Post by greghopper on Feb 11, 2024 5:49:44 GMT -5
“If a deer is unfit for human consumption, DNR staff would be able to issue an authorization to take an antlerless deer in its place that will not count toward the statewide bag limit or county limit.”
Looks like no one gets to shoot a second Buck even if it's unfit for human consumption.
312 IAC 9-3-2: Replacement deer for deer harvested and determined to be unfit for consumption
The DNR proposes a rule that would allow a replacement deer to be taken if a deer that was legally taken and has meat that is unfit for human consumption under 312 IAC 9-3-2(bb). An individual taking a deer that is unfit for human consumption occurs often during deer season, with a peak during firearms season. Currently, department staff examines photographs, evaluates the meat condition based on observations by biologists and conservation officers, or both. A decision is made whether to allow a person to take another deer if the staff determines the deer is inedible based on department guidelines. If an individual is concerned with the condition of an antlerless deer, and there is evidence of systemic infection, department staff allow the individual to take another antlerless deer on the current license used to hunt a deer. The only issue determined by the department is the usability of the meat to the individual. However, when an individual calls regarding the condition of a buck (antlered deer), there is often an issue regarding the desirability of the antlers to that individual. Department staff have found that some individuals who are dissatisfied with the antlers on their buck will call asking to be able to take another buck on their license if they can find something wrong with the carcass. Additionally, some individuals see this as another opportunity to take a second buck if the meat of the first buck is not edible and believe they will get two sets of antlers for the year. If department staff determines that a buck is unfit for human consumption, they are required to make arrangements to collect the antlers. The process is lengthened because the individual must decide if they are willing to live with the antlers, but not have meat from the deer. The willingness of an individual to give up antlers often helps department staff to determine whether the individual is trying to get another opportunity to shoot a second buck, or whether the individual has an honest concern about the condition of the meat. Currently, department staff does not allow individuals who have shot a deer that is unfit for human consumption to keep the antlers. The change would allow DNR staff to offer to replace the meat with an antlerless deer privilege, making the response more uniform for the individual. This approach would replace the meat portion of the deer without needing to take away the antlers on the buck that was taken. If the department suspects a disease, such as bovine tuberculosis, department staff confiscate the whole deer and allow the individual to take another deer on that same license. This process is different from that described previously and will remain in place for a deer the department confiscates for disease reasons.
www.in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/rule-regulation-changes/
Looks like no one gets to shoot a second Buck even if it's unfit for human consumption.
312 IAC 9-3-2: Replacement deer for deer harvested and determined to be unfit for consumption
The DNR proposes a rule that would allow a replacement deer to be taken if a deer that was legally taken and has meat that is unfit for human consumption under 312 IAC 9-3-2(bb). An individual taking a deer that is unfit for human consumption occurs often during deer season, with a peak during firearms season. Currently, department staff examines photographs, evaluates the meat condition based on observations by biologists and conservation officers, or both. A decision is made whether to allow a person to take another deer if the staff determines the deer is inedible based on department guidelines. If an individual is concerned with the condition of an antlerless deer, and there is evidence of systemic infection, department staff allow the individual to take another antlerless deer on the current license used to hunt a deer. The only issue determined by the department is the usability of the meat to the individual. However, when an individual calls regarding the condition of a buck (antlered deer), there is often an issue regarding the desirability of the antlers to that individual. Department staff have found that some individuals who are dissatisfied with the antlers on their buck will call asking to be able to take another buck on their license if they can find something wrong with the carcass. Additionally, some individuals see this as another opportunity to take a second buck if the meat of the first buck is not edible and believe they will get two sets of antlers for the year. If department staff determines that a buck is unfit for human consumption, they are required to make arrangements to collect the antlers. The process is lengthened because the individual must decide if they are willing to live with the antlers, but not have meat from the deer. The willingness of an individual to give up antlers often helps department staff to determine whether the individual is trying to get another opportunity to shoot a second buck, or whether the individual has an honest concern about the condition of the meat. Currently, department staff does not allow individuals who have shot a deer that is unfit for human consumption to keep the antlers. The change would allow DNR staff to offer to replace the meat with an antlerless deer privilege, making the response more uniform for the individual. This approach would replace the meat portion of the deer without needing to take away the antlers on the buck that was taken. If the department suspects a disease, such as bovine tuberculosis, department staff confiscate the whole deer and allow the individual to take another deer on that same license. This process is different from that described previously and will remain in place for a deer the department confiscates for disease reasons.
www.in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/rule-regulation-changes/