SSB 1184: SSB 1184

What it does

This bill establishes crop loss deer hunting permits and seasons. The bill allows an owner or tenant of a farm unit, or a family member of the owner or tenant, to apply to receive crop loss deer hunting permits and tags for use on the owner’s farm unit. An application shall be accompanied with proof of substantial yield loss due to deer. Upon application, the department of natural resources shall issue a crop loss deer hunting permit and tags for use on the farm unit. Six crop loss deer hunting tags are available for use during an early split crop loss deer hunting season, which shall encompass the months of September and October, and six crop loss deer hunting tags are available for use during a late split crop loss deer hunting season, which shall encompass the months of November and December.

Senate subcommittee · named February 22, 2023

• Sen. Dan Zumbach (R) · dan.zumbach@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Claire Celsi (D)
• Sen. Rocky De Witt (R)

Lobbying · 2 for, 3 against

For: Iowa Farm Bureau Federation; Ravin Crossbows, LLC

Against: Iowa Bowhunters Association; Iowa Conservation Alliance; Lakeside Inc.

In plain words

1. February 22, 2023Filed in the Senate and sent to the Natural Resources and Environment committee
2. February 22, 2023Senate subcommittee named: Zumbach, Celsi and De Witt
3. February 27, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. March 6, 2023Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 531