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Big-game hunters who purchased or were issued a deer or elk tag in 2021 must report their hunt by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, for any hunt that ended by Dec. 31.

Hunters need to report on every 2021 deer, elk, bear, cougar, turkey and pronghorn tag purchased or issued as part of a Sports Pac license, even if they didn’t harvest an animal or go hunting. E-taggers who validated their tag through the app or online also still need to complete a separate report. Hunters should also report any other 2021 big game (cougar, bear, antelope) or turkey tags though there is no penalty for not report...