Bill > HF205

This bill modifies existing Iowa hunting regulations to clarify the deer hunting license provisions for nonambulatory (physically unable to walk) hunters. Specifically, the bill adds the word "firearm" to specify that nonambulatory resident hunters can be issued a special one-deer hunting license that allows them to hunt deer using shotguns, muzzleloading rifles, or specific handguns and rifles during established firearm deer hunting seasons. To obtain this license, the hunter must complete a form verified by a physician confirming their nonambulatory status. The license remains valid only for the season in which the deer tag is filled, meaning the hunter cannot use the same license in subsequent hunting seasons. This modification appears to provide a specific hunting accommodation for residents with physical mobility limitations, ensuring they have an opportunity to participate in deer hunting while maintaining existing licensing requirements.