R657-73-5. Tundra Swan and Sandhill Crane Tagging

(1)(a) A person that takes a tundra swan or sandhill crane must tag the carcass, as provided in Sections 23A-4-709 and R657-9-6, immediately upon taking possession of the carcass and reaching a location listed in Subsections (i) through (iii), that is closest to the place where the carcass was first retrieved by the hunter, another person, or a dog: (i) the blind or fixed location in the field where the person taking the tundra swan was set up and from where they shot at the tundra swan; (ii) a vessel available to the person; or (iii) the first area of land free from standing water. (b) "Vessel" means, any type of watercraft used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water. (2) To tag a tundra swan and sandhill crane carcass, a person shall: (a) completely detach the tag from the license or permit; (b) completely remove the appropriate notches to correspond with the date the tundra swan or sandhill crane was taken; or (c) electronically notch the electronic permit appropriately to correspond with the date a tundra swan and sandhill crane was taken and other information required; and (d) attach the physical tag to the carcass so that the tag is securely fastened and visible; or (e) if e-tagging, must have electronic harvest code in your possession. (3) A person may not: (a) remove more than one notch indicating the date; or (b) tag more than one tundra swan or sandhill crane carcass using the same physical or electronic permit. (4) A person may not hunt or pursue a tundra swan or sandhill crane after; (a) shooting and retrieving the tundra swan or sandhill crane; (b) the tag is detached from the permit; or (c) any of the notches have been removed from the tag; or (d) the tag is electronically notched through a state issued application.