Relating to nonresident deer hunting licenses

Sponsored by the Senate Natural Resources and Environment Committee

Topics:Environment & natural resources

Same legislation: SSB 3127

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Where it is now

Done: IntroducedFebruary 9, 2026
Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 9, 2026
Done: Senate committeeFebruary 12, 2026
Done: Passes the SenateFebruary 24, 202648–0
Done: House committeeMarch 18, 2026
Done: Passes the HouseApril 23, 202686–0
Done: To the GovernorMay 5, 2026
Done: Signed into lawMay 15, 2026

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What’s in it

AI summary People from outside of Iowa who buy a license to hunt deer with antlers will no longer be forced to buy an extra license for deer without antlers. This change only applies if the hunting area is in a zone where the commission says the extra license isn't needed.¹

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Under current law, a nonresident who purchases an antlered or any sex deer hunting license is required to purchase an antlerless deer only deer hunting license at the same time. This bill requires the purchase of an antlerless deer only deer hunting license unless the zone in which the nonresident is purchasing the antlered or any sex deer hunting license is designated by the commission as not required.

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House subcommittee

Named February 26, 2026. On March 3, 2026 it recommended passage.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§483A.8

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Lobbying

2 for · 0 against · 6 undecided · Who →

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SSB 3127Renumbered

91st General Assembly

SF 2318Became lawfrom SSB 3127