HF 175: Relating to the taking of black bears, and making penalties applicable

What it does

This bill relates to the taking of black bears. The bill designates black bears as a fur-bearing animal. The natural resource commission may allow for the hunting or trapping of black bears upon the acquisition of a fur-harvester license and subject to limitations the commission imposes by rule. A person who unlawfully takes a black bear is subject to a scheduled fine dependent on the matter of the offense relating to an unlawful take or attempt to take. Additionally, a person who is convicted of unlawfully taking a black bear shall pay civil damages in the amount of $2,500. A black bear taken unlawfully is subject to seizure by the director of the department of natural resources.

Senate subcommittee · named January 8, 2024

• Sen. Ken Rozenboom (R) · ken.rozenboom@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott (D) · sarah.trone.garriott@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Dan Zumbach (R) · dan.zumbach@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 5 for, 2 against

For: Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation; Iowa Catholic Conference; Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club; Iowa Conservation Alliance; Izaak Walton League - Iowa Division

Against: Animal Rescue League Iowa, Inc.; The Humane Society of the United States

In plain words

1. February 1, 2023Filed in the House
2. February 9, 2023Passed the House, 90–5
3. February 13, 2023Arrived in the Senate
4. January 8, 2024Senate subcommittee named: Rozenboom, Trone Garriott and Zumbach