Game Tag


A physical or electronic permit attached to harvested animals, proving a legal take and preventing over-harvest.

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Whitetail Rut


The breeding season for whitetail deer, characterized by increased buck activity and aggression.


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Bag Limit


The maximum number of a species you can legally harvest in a day or season, helping regulate wild...


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Permit


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


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Whitetail Deer


One of the most common North American deer species, easily identified by the white underside of i...


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Possession Limit


The total number of game animals a person can have in their possession at any given time, often s...


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Harvest Record


Documentation of animals taken, used by wildlife agencies for data on population management and e...


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Controlled Hunt


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


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Hunting Seasons


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


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Big Game


Larger species such as deer, elk, or bear, usually requiring specific tags and more restrictive r...


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Tag


A permit (physical or electronic) attached to a harvested game animal, confirming legality and pr...


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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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