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, shoot, or temporarily possess any species of goose if they deem the animal to be a nuisance, similar to the existing provisions for raccoons, opossums, and skunks.

This change permits the removal of geese outside of the designated hunting season, aligning with the current law that allows for the destruction or disposal of certain nuisance animals without prior permission. However, it is important to note that certain species of geese are protected under the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and violations of this act may result in federal penalties.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 481A.87