What is the required action concerning the tag or collar after harvesting an animal with one?

The correct action after harvesting an animal that has a collar is to return the collar to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). This requirement helps wildlife management efforts, as collars and tags are often used for research, monitoring, and conservation purposes. By returning the collar, hunters contribute valuable data that can assist in understanding animal populations, their movement patterns, and overall wildlife management strategies.

Returning the collar also prevents misuse or unethical practices, ensuring that wildlife laws and regulations are upheld. This fosters responsible hunting practices and reinforces the partnership between wildlife authorities and the hunting community in promoting conservation efforts.

The other options are not aligned with the practices set forth by wildlife management authorities. Disposing of the collar improperly or keeping it as a trophy undermines the intent behind wildlife tracking and monitoring. Additionally, tagging another animal with the harvested collar would be both unethical and unlawful, as each collar is specific to an individual animal and has specific data associated with it.