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 out of the 50 licenses, 40 will be allocated to Iowa conservation organizations and 10 to the governor. The governor has the discretion to accept all, part, or none of the allocated licenses, and any that are 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 defines "conservation organization" as an entity incorporated and managed under Code chapter 504, with a mission focused on natural resource conservation or science-based management. This definition includes local or state chapters of national or international conservation organizations. The bill also waives the hunter education certificate requirement for nonresidents issued a license under this subsection, and it prohibits the use of media from hunting visits for political campaign purposes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 483A.24