Bill > SF83

This bill addresses deer depredation (damage caused by wild deer) by modifying existing Iowa state law to provide landowners with more options for managing deer that cause significant damage to their property. Specifically, the bill directs the department of natural resources to issue deer shooting permits to landowners who can demonstrate at least $1,000 in crop, horticultural, tree, or nursery damage caused by wild animals. The bill establishes a new annual deer depredation season that runs from January 11 through January 31, during which individuals with a valid depredation license, tag, or deer shooting permit can use a variety of hunting methods to address deer damage, including rifles with approved cartridges, shotguns, muzzleloaders, handguns, crossbows, and bows. This legislation aims to provide farmers and landowners with a structured and legal mechanism to protect their property from deer-related agricultural and horticultural damage during a specific time frame each year.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF83