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IA HF866
IA HF866A bill for an act relating to open season exceptions for taking geese.(Formerly HSB 254.)
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Introduced
03/07/2025
03/07/2025
In Committee
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to open season exceptions for taking geese. Under current law, an owner or tenant of agricultural property or an associated residence located outside the corporate limits of the city may destroy or dispose through certain allowable methods any raccoon, opossum, or skunk on the property without prior permission if the owner or tenant in good faith deems the animal to be a nuisance, regardless of whether it is an open season for taking the animal. The bill adds geese to the list of animals that may be taken outside of an open hunting season when deemed a nuisance. Certain species of geese are federally protected under the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act. A person who violates the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act may be subject to penalties under federal law.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to modify Iowa's wildlife control regulations by expanding the existing provisions that allow property owners and tenants to take nuisance animals without prior permission. Specifically, the bill adds "any species of goose" to the list of animals that can be captured using a cage trap or dog-proof trap, shot, or temporarily possessed for the purpose of destruction or disposal on agricultural property or associated residences located outside city limits. The provision applies only when the owner or tenant genuinely believes the animal is causing a nuisance, and it maintains an existing exception that protects endangered species as defined by federal or state law. This change appears to give property owners and agricultural landowners more flexibility in managing goose populations that may be causing damage or disruption to their land.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Natural Resources (House)
Last Action
Referred to Natural Resources. H.J. 896. (on 04/03/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF866 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF866.html |
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