Is this normal?

[rick_iles]

I suppose if a "certain member" on here is stuck in the stone age and believe CO,s are running around "initialing" tags by hand and do not now use scanners to record tags that are invalidated we will get unneeded confusion.It seems pretty common sense to me that is why the tag is left with the butcher to record it being now used,the same way if they checked a camp,found 4 deer hanging with tags filled out they would also scan them into a database.There must be some way the MNR are able to track and record tags filled out.

Well Gilly, there’s 6 moose tags in our group that were initialled and dated by the CO that checked us, there were 5 deer that were checked by the local CO during the shotgun hunt....not one was “scanned”....so, I’m pretty sure you can draw your own conclusion.....especially when the CO said they have no scanners....but then again, drawing a conclusion is likely way above your pay grade....but then again I guess you would have to actually get out and hunt, instead of trolling in this forum.....

[onelessarrow]

I suppose if a "certain member" on here is stuck in the stone age and believe CO,s are running around "initialing" tags by hand and do not now use scanners to record tags that are invalidated we will get unneeded confusion.It seems pretty common sense to me that is why the tag is left with the butcher to record it being now used,the same way if they checked a camp,found 4 deer hanging with tags filled out they would also scan them into a database.There must be some way the MNR are able to track and record tags filled out.

I would suspect that what Skull describes for tag management out of the states is where we're headed.
After the revisions to this years tag requirements, it would be a simple alteration to the tag with an instruction to what piece of the tag must remain.

[trimmer21]

So, ignore the new revisions in the summary and on the tag, because they won't have any practical application like instruction, traceability or requirement.

Instead, we're to believe that the regulations you posted, illustrates that we're now not allowed to skin a deer before we take it to a butcher? Seriously.
Nothing in the regs you reference prohibits the separation of the carcass.
The only reference is on the tag. It now instructs you to keep the head with the carcass. There is no other reason to have that written on the tag other than to instruct those who have separated the carcass.

Many times after dropping a deer a long way from camp,hunters have skinned,quartered and bagged the meat along with the hide and head to carry it out on pack frames.The beauty of the new system requirement is that it's no longer necessary to attach anything as long as the hunter with the invalidated tag is with the meat. AFAIK,this practice is still legal. It will remain to be seen how a CO will handle the situation when checking quarters. Even if a tag is attached to an accompanying head,how is the CO to know that the bagged meat and the head are from the same animal?

[rick_iles]

Many times after dropping a deer a long way from camp,hunters have skinned,quartered and bagged the meat along with the hide and head to carry it out on pack frames.The beauty of the new system requirement is that it's no longer necessary to attach anything as long as the hunter with the invalidated tag is with the meat. AFAIK,this practice is still legal. It will remain to be seen how a CO will handle the situation when checking quarters. Even if a tag is attached to an accompanying head,how is the CO to know that the bagged meat and the head are from the same animal?

Exactly.... but I think the regulation regarding skinning, packing etc. Deals with that....as you and I know, these are always open to interpretation !!!!! Just depends on the LEO...

[onelessarrow]

Its never been against the law to separate the carcass, only that it had to be immediately tagged.
There's no better place to be, then in the field when bringing out quarters if a CO stops you and needs to verify requirements. easy peesy
As far as the CO not knowing if all the parts are from one carcass, unless there's something out of place, like 3 left legs and 1 right, why the hell would they. If its somewhat suspicious, they'll take samples.
Through my work, I've had interaction with the DNA cluster at Trent University here in Peterborough and know for certain the Ministry endlessly submits samples for testing for precisely this reason as well as others.

[Gilroy]

Well Gilly, there’s 6 moose tags in our group that were initialled and dated by the CO that checked us, there were 5 deer that were checked by the local CO during the shotgun hunt....not one was “scanned”....so, I’m pretty sure you can draw your own conclusion.....especially when the CO said they have no scanners....but then again, drawing a conclusion is likely way above your pay grade....but then again I guess you would have to actually get out and hunt, instead of trolling in this forum.....

Almost to funny to believe,so the MNR have brought in a tag that is capable of being scanned but are going to go around the Province initialing and dating tags.
Did it not occur to you that as an investigative technique they may not want you to know they have this aid.BTW did they take your tags back to the truck when they checked you? So I have no reason to disbelieve what my local CO told me they have scanners,but I do disbelieve you because every time you lost ground in this debate you seemed to need to make up a different story,like your butcher asked for the out of doors card.

Your the only guy I have heard of who provides his out of doors card to a butcher and also gets his tags specially initialed by his local CO .LOL
Now no need to worry about my pay grade I have done very well with my paid duties in the GTA over the years and as a result have a beautiful place to hunt with a great camp on a semi private lake.I did get out to hunt and I am shocked that you have not read my 2019 hunting report as you appear to love to read my posts and comment on them ad lib.

I think the forum readers will decide who has been telling porkies on this thread. LOL

[MikePal]

but then again, drawing a conclusion is likely way above your pay grade.....

Like most posts...

[Gilroy]

Well Gilly, there’s 6 moose tags in our group that were initialled and dated by the CO that checked us, there were 5 deer that were checked by the local CO during the shotgun hunt....not one was “scanned”....so, I’m pretty sure you can draw your own conclusion.....especially when the CO said they have no scanners....but then again, drawing a conclusion is likely way above your pay grade....but then again I guess you would have to actually get out and hunt, instead of trolling in this forum.....

QR Code. A QR code (short for "quick response" code) is a type of barcode that contains a matrix of dots. It can be scanned using a QR scanner or a smartphone with built-in camera. ... For example, scanning a QR code with your phone might open a URL in your phone's web browser.

QR code:
• Will be readable only by enforcement officers who will
be able to determine if it has been duplicated.
• Information within the code validates that the tag is the
one that was printed from the system with other
information to link the code back to the licence
summary.

http://www.ofah.org/zonej/wp-content...H_20130313.pdf

[Gilroy]

MikePal,

Vasa vana plurimum sonant

[MikePal]

MikePal,

Vasa vana plurimum sonant

I agree based on the nonsense of your last few posts...