AO tag question
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The other hunters are correct. You cannot take a doe with an AO tag - it is for bucks only. You need an A22 or G13 to take a doe.
One other piece of info for you. The AO uses D16 boundaries. A22 has different boundaries.
Seriously spend a bunch of time reading the regs. It will save you someday
Seriously spend a bunch of time reading the regs. It will save you someday
Thanks again guys.
one more question...if AO is for bucks only then why does it ask what gender was harvested “male or female”?
It also says to attach to ear if the deer doesn’t have antlers.
Tried calling a warden or verification...message left no response yet.
one more question...if AO is for bucks only then why does it ask what gender was harvested “male or female”?
It also says to attach to ear if the deer doesn’t have antlers.
Tried calling a warden or verification...message left no response yet.
The AO (Archery-Only) tag allows hunting with archery equipment only during the archery and general seasons in A, B, or D zones and Hunt G10 (military only). To hunt during an X zone or C zone archery season, you must have an Area-Specific Archery Hunt tag for the appropriate zone. You may not possess a firearm or crossbow when hunting under the authority of an Archery-Only deer tag except as otherwise provided.
For does you need an area specific tag
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I'm sure it's because the harvest reports/ tags are standardized. Everyone gets the same piece of paper to fill out. Otherwise they'd have to create a different form for each of the specific hunts.
Also. If any AO tag was good for buck or doe, what would the point be in having the A series archery hunts for either sex? That would be redundant.
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no worries, some states are simpler or clearer in their laws and wording. Sometimes I think California intentionally makes things difficult/convoluted. Good luck!
Hell yea Jon went to the forums!! Told ya! Gonna be getting my a22 next year hopefully. A lot more opportunity
