The bill amends the allocation process for special nonresident deer hunting licenses in Iowa, changing the current system where the Department of Natural Resources determines the allocation. Instead, the bill specifies that 50 nonresident deer hunting licenses will be divided between Iowa conservation organizations and the governor, with 40 licenses allocated to conservation organizations and 10 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.

Additionally, the bill defines "conservation organization" as an entity incorporated under Code chapter 504 that focuses on natural resource conservation or science-based management. This definition includes local or state chapters of national or international conservation organizations. The bill maintains that the licenses are intended to promote Iowa's natural resources to nonresident guests and dignitaries, while also waiving the hunter education certificate requirement for nonresidents issued these licenses.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 483A.24