Controlled Hunt


A limited-entry hunt requiring a draw or lottery, used to regulate harvest pressure or manage special populations.

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Game Tag


A physical or electronic permit attached to harvested animals, proving a legal take and preventin...


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Hunting Seasons


Scheduled periods when hunting specific species is permitted, designed to manage populations and ...


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Permit


An official document granting specific hunting privileges, such as antlerless harvest or special ...


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Regional Hunting Regulations


Rules that differ from one area or management unit to another, dictating season lengths, bag limi...


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Undersubscribed Tags


Licenses or tags left over after the initial lottery or sale, often made available on a first-com...


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