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Once game and fish has been taken home and processed there are no identification requirements for gifting. We do suggest that you put your name, the species and the fact that you are giving the meat away as a gift on any gifted meat, but it is not required.
There are labeling requirements when shipping game. In addition to state regulations there are federal regulations that apply when shipping waterfowl. The following information must be on the package label when shipping game or fish.
Note: The total number of game or fish shipped in any season may not exceed a possession limit.
The Department provides a labeling form that may be used when shipping. Completing and attaching this form to the package meets the North Dakota and federal labeling requirements.
If I reached my daily limit but then gift some of that game to someone else, can I continue to hunt?
No. Once you have reached your daily limit, you cannot continue to hunt that species regardless of whether you keep them or gift them.
If I gift game in the field, how does it affect my possession limit?
Your possession limit is different than your daily limit. You can reduce your possession limit by giving them to someone else for their use, provided it is done legally.
I accepted game from a friend, but that game was not properly labeled. Can I get in trouble for that?
No. The responsibilities associated with giving game are on the person who is giving it, not on the person who is receiving it.