The bill amends the allocation process for special nonresident deer hunting licenses in Iowa, specifically changing the distribution from being determined solely by the Department of Natural Resources to a defined allocation of 40 licenses to Iowa conservation organizations and 10 licenses to the governor. The governor has the discretion to accept all, part, or none of the allocated licenses, and any licenses not accepted by September 1 will be reallocated to the conservation organizations. This change aims to enhance the promotion of Iowa's natural resources to nonresident guests and dignitaries.

Additionally, the bill provides a definition for "conservation organization," specifying that it must be incorporated and managed under Code chapter 504, with a mission focused on natural resource conservation or science-based management. It also clarifies that local or state chapters of national or international conservation organizations are eligible. The bill maintains that the special licenses are in addition to the standard nonresident licenses and waives the hunter education certificate requirement for nonresidents receiving these special licenses.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 483A.24