Tagging of game

Tagging of game. (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 sub. (1) (a) to (e) may leave the carcass unless the carcass tag has been attached to the carcass. (b) The pelt tag shall be attached to a bobcat 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. (c) The carcass tag shall be attached to a wolf when it is killed and before it is carried by hand or transported in any manner. The carcass tag shall remain attached to the pelt following separation from the carcass until removed by a fur dresser or taxidermist at the time of preparation. (5) Removal and retention. A carcass tag attached as required in sub. (4) (a) 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.