89th General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
HF 2118: Relating to the taking of black bears, gray wolves, and mountain lions, and providing penalties
Died when the session ended · The General Assembly adjourned on May 24, 2022. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.
What it does
This bill relates to the taking of black bears, gray wolves, and mountain lions. The bill removes wolves from the definition of “fur-bearing animals”. The bill prohibits a person from taking a black bear, gray wolf, or mountain lion unless such take is otherwise authorized. The bill provides exceptions to the prohibition provided taking pursuant to an exception does not violate federal law. The bill provides additional requirements for a landowner or lessee who is a livestock owner who takes a black bear, gray wolf, or mountain lion when such take is immediately necessary to protect livestock.
Sponsors
Not listed
Cost
No fiscal note
Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against
For: Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club; The Humane Society of the United States
In plain words
- January 26, 2022Filed in the House and sent to the Natural Resources committee
From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/89/HF2118