Correct. He used his regular tag, whether it is Archery, Shotgun, Rifle or Muzzy, that is your BUCK tag. Not always a either or tag, that depends on area. BONUS tags can ONLY be put on antlerless deer and you can only use 1 “regular” tag per year, per hunter. Unless something has changed, that is how it has been forever. The wording below, is where it says “1” either tag per year…
HUNTER CHOICE DEER AREAS
All hunters are limited to taking one either-sex deer total per year in one hunter choice deer area. There is no application for permits. If you hunt in a hunter choice deer area, your license is valid for an either-sex deer. Bonus permits are not valid in hunter choice deer areas. Refer to page 71 for a list of hunter choice areas.