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Transportation Tag

R12-4-302

G. A person who lawfully takes wildlife with a valid tag and authorizes another person to possess, transport, or ship the tagged portion of the carcass shall complete the Transportation and Shipping Permit portion of the original tag authorizing the take of that wildlife.

R12-4-305

C. A person who has lawfully taken wildlife that requires a valid tag when prescribed by the Commission may authorize its transportation or shipment by completing and signing the Transportation and Shipping Permit portion of the valid tag for that animal. A separate Transportation and Shipping Permit issued by the Department is necessary to transport or ship to another state or country any big game taken with a resident license. Under A.R.S. § 17-372(B), a person may ship other lawfully taken wildlife by common carrier after obtaining a valid Transportation and Shipping Permit issued by the Department. The person shall provide the following information:

  1. Number and description of the wildlife to be transported or shipped;
  2. Name, address, license number, and license class of the person who took the wildlife;
  3. Tag number;
  4. Name and address of the person receiving a portion of the carcass of the wildlife as authorized under subsection (D), if applicable;
  5. Address of destination where the wildlife is to be transported or shipped; and
  6. Name and address of transporter or shipper.
AZGFD Wildlife Manager with a ram's skull and horns

When the head of an animal is separated from the body or someone other than the tag holder transports any parts of the animal, the transportation portion of the tag needs to be filled out and signed. The permit-tag shall remain with the head of the animal; for example, if you take an antlered deer to a taxidermist the tag will stay on the head. When taking the meat to a processor you will need to have your license and tag information available for the processor to document. If the tag holder keeps the head in their possession but leaves the meat with another party, the transportation tag needs to be filled out and left with the meat.

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