HF 22: Relating to the allocation of nonresident deer hunting licenses and including effective date provisions

What it does

This bill relates to nonresident deer hunting licenses issued by the natural resource commission (NRC). Currently, NRC issues up to 6,000 antlered or any sex deer hunting licenses to nonresidents, which are allocated among zones based on deer populations. Not more than percent of the licenses shall be bow season licenses. land zoned for agricultural purposes in the state. If fewer than 600 nonresidents apply for a reserved license by the application deadline set by NRC, the excess reserved licenses shall be available for purchase in the same manner as other excess nonresident antlered or any sex deer hunting licenses.

House subcommittee · named January 21, 2025

• Rep. Taylor R. Collins (R) · taylor.collins@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Austin Harris (R) · austin.harris@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. J.D. Scholten (D) · j.d.scholten@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 1 for, 4 against

For: Iowa Landowner Freedom Coalition

Against: Iowa Bowhunters Association; Iowa Conservation Alliance; Iowa Sportsmans Club; Izaak Walton League - Iowa Division

In plain words

1. January 14, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Natural Resources committee
2. January 21, 2025House subcommittee named: Collins, Harris and Scholten
3. January 23, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 11, 2025Approved by the House committee
5. February 11, 2025Committee vote: 13–8
6. February 13, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 388