91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
HF 195: Relating to the taking of black bears, and making penalties applicable
Died when the session ended · The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.
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.
Sponsors
Rep. David Jacoby (D)
Cost
No fiscal note
Lobbying · 1 for, 1 against
For: Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club
Against: Humane World for Animals
In plain words
- February 3, 2025Filed 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/91/HF195