Colorado Hunter Education Practice Exam

What does it mean to 'tag' a harvested game animal?

1. Record the hunt details in a hunting journal

2. Attach a state-issued identification tag to the animal

3. Mark the animal with spray paint for identification

4. Use a GPS tracker on the animal before hunting

The correct answer is: Attach a state-issued identification tag to the animal

Tagging a harvested game animal means attaching a state-issued identification tag to the animal. This is typically required by state regulations in order to properly document the kill and ensure that it was done legally. Recording the hunt details in a hunting journal (A) may be a personal preference, but it is not the same as tagging the animal. Similarly, marking the animal with spray paint (C) is not a valid form of tagging and could result in a legal penalty. Using a GPS tracker (D) may be useful for locating the animal after the kill, but it is not the same as tagging it with a state-issued identification tag.