A bill for an act relating to taking otters on one’s own property.

HF 434 allows Iowa property owners to remove otters from their land at any time without needing a permit. The bill specifically prohibits using shotguns or spears to kill otters and restricts certain trapping methods. This directly affects landowners who encounter otters on their property, providing a clear process for removal while limiting how the animal can be taken. The law amends Iowa Code Section 481A.87, effective upon enactment.