HF 2484: Relating to the use of deer depredation licenses

What it does

This bill relates to the use of deer depredation licenses. Current law requires the department of natural resources (DNR) to allow deer depredation licenses to be used in the months of September, October, November, and December.8(9), even if the county in which the license is used does not qualify for the January antlerless deer only hunting season. The bill also creates a designated deer depredation season from September through September 15. A person possessing a deer depredation license and tag may use a rifle with an approved cartridge, a shotgun, a muzzleloader, a handgun, a crossbow, or a bow during the designated season.

Senate subcommittee · named March 7, 2024

• Sen. Tom Shipley (R) · tom.shipley@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Annette Sweeney (R) · annette.sweeney@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott (D) · sarah.trone.garriott@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 1 for, 2 against

For: Iowa Farm Bureau Federation

Against: Iowa Bowhunters Association; Iowa Conservation Alliance

In plain words

1. February 13, 2024Filed in the House
2. February 29, 2024Passed the House, 70–23
3. March 4, 2024Arrived in the Senate
4. March 5, 2024Senate subcommittee named: Rozenboom, Shipley and Trone Garriott
5. March 7, 2024Senate subcommittee named: Shipley, Sweeney and Trone Garriott
6. March 11, 2024Subcommittee recommended against it