Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Natural Resources
NR 1-99 - Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation
Chapter NR 10 - Game And Hunting
Subchapter I - General Provisions
Section NR 10.085 - Tagging of game

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง NR 10.085

Current through August 26, 2024

(1) Requirements for the tagging of game in this section apply to all of the following species:

(a) Bear.

(b) Elk.

(c) Sharp-tailed grouse.

(e) Bobcat.

(h) Wolf.

(2) VALIDATION. Any person who kills any of the species identified in this section shall immediately validate the carcass tag by separating a designated portion of the tag or by marking it as designated by the department on the tag. Failure to completely validate the carcass tag renders possession of the animal illegal and the carcass tag invalid.

(3) DISPLAY. No person may refuse or fail to display a validated carcass tag or registration verification number to the department or its wardens upon request.

(4) ATTACHMENT.

(a) No person who kills any of the species identified in this section may leave the carcass unless the tag has been attached to the carcass.

Note: Tags may be attached using string, plastic ties, wire or in any manner which results in the tag being secured to the carcass in a visible manner. Carcass tags may be protected from environmental elements in sealed clear plastic bags.

(b) The pelt tag shall be attached to a bobcat or wolf when it is killed and before it is carried by hand or transported in any manner. Failure to attach the pelt tag invalidates the permit. The pelt tag shall remain attached to the pelt until removed by a fur dresser or taxidermist at time of preparation.

(5) REMOVAL AND RETENTION. A carcass tag attached as required in this section may be removed from the carcass at the time of butchering or when prepared by a taxidermist, but the person who killed or obtained the animal shall retain all tags until the meat is consumed. The validated carcass tag shall be retained by the person who possesses the carcass until it is consumed.

In addition to registering harvested animals, the department also requires reporting of bobcat, fisher, otter, or wolf harvest. Additional information on bobcat, fisher, and otter harvest in s. NR 10.145.

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