There was a thread on here where this topic came up. I was wondering if anyone had a resource that lists states that require whole body carcass removal. I hunt multiple states every year and have been adding new states each year and omitting some of the ones that I have previously harvested bucks in ( I still hunt a couple every year no matter what). Truth be told I have a lofty goal of harvesting a legal buck, with a bow, in all states within the USA that allow it. I am having trouble finding a resource that lists states that require a full body removal. I may have accidentally already breached this law. I have been packing deer out when necessary and dragging when not. All that said I would like to know what states require, by law, full carcass removal so that I don't break any laws.
If nothing else maybe we can make this a running thread on states that do and do not require full carcass removal.
I have currently harvested archery bucks in OH, IN, PA, WV, MI, KY, NC, SC, TN and VA. I hunted NY this year but didn't connect, the non resident laws there were a bit confusing but according to the DNR we had everything we needed to hunt bear and deer for about 100 dollars which is wonderful for an out of state hunt. Anyways, I am not wanting to inadvertently break any game laws. So was looking for a bit of help.