Originally Posted by
DOS
Ya know what. When I first read this post my initial reaction was, of course the tag must remain attached till prepared for consumption. I seem to remember reading this in the past. So I pulled out the regs and sure enough it only says immediately and while transporting so I can see the OPs reasoning here. Where I see a problem is with the peel and stick tags. You can not remove them for a picture then re attach them. The ones attached with a Zip Tie could be done. I would not nor would I suggest it to anyone. I would suggest you call a CO, here is one # for the Midhurst branch 1-705-435-0959.
If the idea was to tag the deer at the kill site, drag him out to say the field edge or some scenic place for a photo op, take the tag off for some pictures, re attach the tag and continue on to the hunt camp or butcher. The answer is definitely NO. But if it was attached and transported to the hunt camp then removed for the group shot before butchering, I don't know.
I remember having the discussion before. What happens if you take a nice buck, skin it and cape it out. You take the cape and horns to the Taxi, and the carcass to the butcher, where does the tag stay?...
Lets be civil here people..
Dan
Ask the CO, best bet for proper answer