A bill for an act relating to deer depredation.

This Iowa bill (SF 83) allows landowners who suffer $1,000 or more in crop, horticultural product, tree, or nursery damage from deer to obtain depredation permits. It establishes a dedicated deer hunting season from January 11-31 annually for permit holders, permitting the use of rifles (with department-approved cartridges), shotguns, muzzleloaders, handguns, crossbows, or bows. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources must issue these permits to qualifying landowners. The law directly affects agricultural property owners facing significant deer-related damage.