Bill > HSB608

This Study Bill, concerning the purchasing of a youth deer hunting license and tag in Iowa, mandates that the state's wildlife department must make these licenses available for purchase at the same time general deer hunting licenses are offered, and this availability must extend through all established deer hunting seasons. This means young hunters will have the same purchasing window as adult hunters, ensuring they can obtain their licenses and tags for any of the designated deer hunting periods. The bill also clarifies that a youth deer hunting license and tag can be used during any established season, provided the hunter follows the rules for that specific season's method of taking deer; however, once the tag is used to harvest a deer in one season, the license becomes invalid for any subsequent seasons.