You may be right, but if so, why would you ever put the tag in your pocket for the first trip out? Why not just attach it with the first load?

If you keep it in your pocket, wherever you are, you will be in possession of the tag and can take the officer to the remainder of the meat.

This is always confusing as they do not address it in the regs brochure. I have sent an email to the CO DOW and will post their reply.