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Post by esshup on Oct 18, 2013 12:43:22 GMT -5
I'm a little bit fuzzy on the proper procedure and would like a little help. I read here that once the deer processing has started, that the hunter no longer has to keep the temp transportation tag with the check-in confirmation number on it. When storing meat in the freezer, I was under the impression that the permanent registration tag (if NOT using the on-line system) has to be kept with the meat. Does this mean that there is different long term meat storage requirements for the check IN game registered deer vs. the traditional check in registered deer? In other words, once the deer processing process has started, the temp tag along with the confirmation number does not need to be kept with the meat for on-line registered deer? (or does the confirmation number minus the temp tag have to be kept with the meat?) Thanks. |
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Post by morrison on Oct 20, 2013 16:28:48 GMT -5
The permanent tag or the online registration must remain with the deeer until processing begins. There are not two different requirements. I know that several hunters will maintain the permanent tag with the meat just in case it is brought into question at a later date but this is not required. I apologize for any confusing that this may caused you. I personally would keep either the permanat tag or the onlin number with the deer until it was completely processed and in a state of storage whether it was canned, frozen, or whatever. It just assist the hunter in a situation where the legality of the deer being obtained can more easily be confirmed. However, that is not required according to the Indiana Administrative Rule. I have posted the rule below for your reading enjoyment.
(p) When a deer is registered, the following:
(1) At an official deer checking station, the checking station operator must record the permanent seal number on the log, collect the piece of paper described in subsection (m), and give the seal to the individual. The individual must immediately affix the seal:
(A) between a tendon and bone;
(B) through a section of skin or flesh; or
(C) around a branched antler;
to prevent its removal (without cutting the seal or the body part to which it is affixed). The seal must be maintained until processing of the deer begins.
(2) Using the department's electronic harvest reporting system, the individual who took the deer must record the confirmation number on the piece of paper described in subsection (m). This confirmation number must be maintained with the deer until processing of the deer begins.
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