The bill amends Section 483A.8 of the Iowa Code regarding nonresident deer hunting licenses. Under current law, nonresidents purchasing an antlered or any sex deer hunting license are mandated to also buy an antlerless deer only hunting license at the same time. The new provision stipulates that this requirement will only apply if the specific zone where the nonresident is purchasing the antlered or any sex license had antlerless deer only licenses available for purchase in the previous year, as determined by the commission.

This change aims to provide more flexibility for nonresident hunters by eliminating the mandatory purchase of an antlerless license in zones where such licenses were not available in the prior year. The bill reflects a shift in policy to better align hunting regulations with the availability of deer licenses in different zones, potentially making it easier for nonresidents to participate in deer hunting in Iowa.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 483A.8