What documentation must accompany a harvested animal before leaving the field?

• A. A photo ID and proof of residency.
• B. A valid license with an attached harvest tag or permit as required by Colorado regulations; ensure the tag is correctly attached and legible.
• C. No documentation is required for field dressing only.
• D. A completed harvest report form from the landowner.

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that you must carry and attach the official harvest documentation to the animal before you leave the field. In Colorado, this means a valid license with the appropriate harvest tag or permit, and that tag must be properly attached to the carcass in a way that is easy to read. This tagging shows that your hunt was legal, that you’re harvesting under the correct permit, and it helps game wardens verify the harvest flow in real time.

A photo ID or proof of residency alone doesn’t authorize the harvest or prove the animal was taken legally, and field dressing doesn’t substitute for the required tag. The idea of a harvest report form from the landowner isn’t the standard requirement you’d carry; the critical item is the attached harvest tag with the license. If the animal isn’t tagged correctly and legibly, transporting it can be a legal issue.