States remind hunters of varying tag rules and safety requirements

State wildlife agencies are reminding hunters to check licenses, tags and regulations before heading into the field, with requirements varying by state. Michigan hunters can use paper tags or digital kill tags in the DNR app, and officials urge firearm hunters to identify their target, know what lies beyond it, wear visible hunter orange and handle firearms safely. Missouri officials are emphasizing correct permits, harvest limits and hunter-orange safety as the November firearms deer season begins. South Dakota hunters are being reminded to tag harvested big game properly and follow rules for transporting meat and animal parts, while taking steps to limit the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD). In Wyoming, hunters who submitted deer, elk or moose samples can check CWD test results through the Game and Fish hunter dashboard; confirmed cases allow meat disposal at an approved landfill.