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Title: Second bear tag?
Post by: Rob on June 23, 2021, 11:28:46 AM
I filled my spring bear tag last month and I was looking to pick up a second bear tag.  I don't see it listed on the website as available for purchase.  Anyone know if they add that in closer to the opening of the general season, or does one need to go in person to a dealer?

Title: Re: Second bear tag?
Post by: jrebel on June 23, 2021, 11:40:57 AM
I believe it gets added July 1st.  Pretty sure that is the date…..but yes it does get added after the spring bear season.   Not sure why they do it that way. 
Title: Re: Second bear tag?
Post by: Rob on June 23, 2021, 12:01:52 PM
Gotcha.

My guess is to keep someone from shooting a spring bear, notching the tag, putting it all in the freezer and going after a second one!
Title: Re: Second bear tag?
Post by: D-Rock425 on June 23, 2021, 12:08:52 PM
Was wondering about this myself the other day.
Title: Re: Second bear tag?
Post by: dilleytech on June 26, 2021, 11:04:59 AM
Gotcha.

My guess is to keep someone from shooting a spring bear, notching the tag, putting it all in the freezer and going after a second one!

The second bear tag shows second bear tag on it similar to 2nd turkey so you might aswell not tag it if that was your plan. So Maybe they do it because so many people don’t know the laws and will think they can buy a second spring tag if the option was available.
Title: Re: Second bear tag?
Post by: BKMFR on July 04, 2021, 04:59:24 PM
During the fall season can you have 2 tags in our pocket and shoot two bears, or do you have to harvest one first, then buy second tag....
Thanks!
Title: Re: Second bear tag?
Post by: Alan K on July 04, 2021, 05:17:20 PM
No need to fill your first tag prior to purchasing your second.
Title: Re: Second bear tag?
Post by: emac on July 04, 2021, 05:34:48 PM
No need to fill your first tag prior to purchasing your second.
Incorrect information

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Title: Re: Second bear tag?
Post by: Alan K on July 04, 2021, 05:52:33 PM
I've got two in my pocket, have before the opener for a few seasons now. Must be magic. :dunno:
Title: Re: Second bear tag?
Post by: HillHound on July 04, 2021, 08:12:16 PM
Yeah I’ve definitely bought my second one before I filled my first one. Not the case this year since I actually drew a spring bear tag and filled it
Title: Re: Second bear tag?
Post by: tgomez on July 06, 2021, 10:21:50 AM
2nd bear tags were avalible as of July 1st.
Title: Re: Second bear tag?
Post by: emac on July 06, 2021, 11:05:22 AM
Sorry I read that wrong I thought it said you need to fill your first on.  My bad...

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