A bill for an act relating to deer depredation.

This bill changes Iowa's eligibility for deer depredation permits. It broadens the requirement from proving physical crop or tree damage to requiring only an economic loss of $1,000+ in agriculture, horticulture, or silviculture due to deer. Landowners and tenants (with landlord approval) can now qualify for permits, expanding access beyond current landowner-only eligibility. Conservation officers are also authorized to issue these permits directly, streamlining the process for affected farmers. The change aims to better support producers facing financial harm from deer damage.