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IA SF423

Bill

Status

Passed

5/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Natural Resources And Environment

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to issue depredation permits and deer shooting permits to landowners who suffer $1,000 or more in damage to crops, horticultural products, trees, or nurseries caused by wild animals

  • Mandates that youth deer hunting licenses be available for purchase during the same time period as general deer hunting licenses, including throughout all established deer hunting seasons

  • Allows youth deer hunting license holders to use their license and tag during the season for which it was issued or in any subsequent established deer hunting season

  • Permits youth hunters to use any method of take authorized by rule for the specific season being hunted

  • Once a youth deer tag is filled during any season, the license becomes invalid for subsequent seasons

  • Effective date: July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to deer hunting, including deer depredation and the purchasing of a youth deer hunting license and tag. (Formerly SF 331.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.

Last Action

Signed by Governor. S.J. 943.

5/6/2025

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