The bill amends Section 481A.87 of the Iowa Code to include geese in the list of animals that can be taken without prior permission by the owner or tenant of agricultural property or an associated residence located outside city limits. Specifically, it allows these individuals to take, capture using a cage trap or dog-proof trap, shoot, or temporarily possess any species of goose if they deem the animal to be a nuisance. This provision is applicable regardless of whether it is an open hunting season for geese.

The bill clarifies that this exception does not apply to animals listed as endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act or by the state commission. It is important to note that while the bill allows for the taking of geese deemed a nuisance, certain species of geese are federally protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and violations of this act may result in federal penalties.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 481A.87