R58-18-9. Identification

  (1) All elk shall have two forms of identification attached to each animal.

  (2) Each animal shall be permanently identified with a tamper-resistant electronic identification tag (RFID) or USDA metal tag.

  (3) If the identification method chosen to use is the RFID tag, a reader must be made available, by the owner, to the inspector at the time of any inspection to verify electronic identification number. The RFID tag shall be placed in the right ear.

  (4) Each newly purchased elk will not need to be re-tagged using the RFID tag if they already have this type of identification.

  (5) Any purchased elk not already identified shall have the RFID tag applied within 30 days after arriving on the premises.

  (6) All calves shall have the RFID tag applied within 15 days after weaning or in no case later than January 31st or before leaving the premises where they were born.

  (7) In addition to the RFID tag an additional form of identification either a metal tag with a number unique to the farm, or a visible dangle ear tag within 15 days after weaning or in no case later than January 31st or before leaving the premises where they were born or within 30 days after arriving on the premises.