Bill > SF423

This bill modifies two existing sections of Iowa's hunting regulations. First, it expands the state's wildlife department's authority to issue permits by adding "deer shooting permits" alongside existing depredation permits, which are available to landowners who have suffered at least $1,000 in crop, horticultural, tree, or nursery damage from wild animals. Second, the bill changes youth deer hunting license regulations by requiring the department to make these licenses available for purchase during the same timeframe as general deer hunting licenses and throughout all established deer hunting seasons. The bill also clarifies that youth hunters can use their license and tag during the season for which it was issued or in subsequent seasons, using the authorized method of take for that specific season. If the tag is filled during any season, the license becomes invalid for future seasons. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to provide more flexibility for youth hunters and landowners dealing with wildlife-related agricultural damage.

Natural Resources And Environment (Senate)

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF423