Wanton Waste Law

Wanton waste is defined as not taking as much of the edible meat as reasonably possible after killing an animal. As a hunter, you are legally and ethically obligated to harvest as much of the animal as reasonably possible.

Example Question 1

Is it ethical and legal to just take the antlers from deer you just harvested?

Answer to Example Question 1

No!

Example Question 2

What would happen if you took only the backstraps from a deer?

Answer to Example Question 2

You would receive a citation for not taking as much meat as reasonably possible.