Was out yesterday! saw two deer briefly way off in the woods, no chance for a shot. During the downpoor which according to the news wasn't supposed to come later in the day, I kicked up a coyote. Thought about it but what would I do with a dead coyote?
I've seen deer running all over, back yards, across busy roads. Yesterday, I saw a doe and a 6 pointer in the woods behind a local hardware store which was busy as all heck selling christmas trees and what not. this was about noon. Ticks are still out!
during archery you use your archery tag.
during regular season, you use the big game tag or the dmp tag.
I don't think you can use the Bow/MZ cause it isn't Bow/MZ season...this is speculation of course