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Why do hunters mark sign with flagging tape or tissue while trailing a wounded animal?

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  1. To mark the spot for other hunters to avoid
  2. To show the path and direction the animal traveled
  3. Because the law requires it

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References

  1. Massachusetts Hunter Education Lesson 17: Big Game Recovery www.mass.gov/doc/lesson-17-big-game-recovery/download Checked 2026-10-08.
  2. TPWD Hunter Education Online Course: After the Shot tpwd.texas.gov/education/hunter-education/online-course/hunting-skills-1/after-the-shot Checked 2026-10-08.

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