Hunting Seasons
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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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Legal Shooting Hours
The specific times of day (e.g., half hour before sunrise to half hour after sunset) during which...
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Hunting Zone
A defined geographic area (game management unit) with specific regulations, bag limits, and hunti...
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Hunting License
Official authorization from a state wildlife agency to hunt certain species; often requires hunte...
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Open Season
The legal timeframe when a particular game species can be hunted, established to manage wildlife ...
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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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DNR (Department of Natural Resources)
A state agency managing wildlife, issuing hunting licenses, and enforcing conservation laws.
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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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Muzzleloader Season
A special period allowing only muzzle-loading firearms, often extending hunting opportunities for...
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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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