Game Tag


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

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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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