HSB 251 Iowa House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act relating to the allocation of nonresident deer hunting licenses.

This bill limits nonresident deer hunting licenses in Iowa to 6,000 antlered or any sex licenses annually. It reserves 500 of these licenses specifically for nonresidents who book with registered outfitters (businesses providing transportation, lodging, or guiding services) that maintained registration since July 2024. Applications must include proof the reservation aligns with the license's validity period, and bow season licenses cannot exceed 35% of both reserved and regular licenses. After the 6,000 limit is reached, only antlerless deer licenses for nonresidents will be available.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Last action Mar 3, 2025
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Committee
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Mar 3, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
legislature
Feb 25, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 03/03/2025 12:00PM House Lounge.
legislature
Feb 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee: Collins, Gearhart and Scholten.
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Natural Resources.
lower
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