Bill > HF65

This bill addresses deer depredation (damage caused by wild deer) by modifying existing Iowa law to provide landowners with more options for managing deer that cause significant agricultural or horticultural damage. The bill directs the department of natural resources to issue deer shooting permits to landowners who can demonstrate at least $1,000 in damage from wild animals, and establishes a specific deer depredation season from January 11 through January 31. During this designated season, individuals with a valid depredation license, tag, or deer shooting permit may use various hunting methods to address deer-related damage, including rifles with approved cartridges, shotguns, muzzleloaders, handguns, crossbows, and bows. This legislation aims to provide farmers and landowners with a structured mechanism to protect their crops, trees, and other agricultural assets from deer-related destruction while maintaining controlled and regulated hunting practices.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF65