Environment (Wildlife) in Iowa

signed · Iowa · Senate Jun 2, 2026

SF 654: A bill for an act relating to wildlife, including the treatment of beaver dams, identification for traps, snares, and tree stands, maximum fur dealer license fees, and deer depredation, and making penalties applicable.

SF 654 updates wildlife regulations, impacting hunters, property owners, and fur dealers. It requires deer hunting tree stands on public land to display a department-issued identification number, with a $30 fine for non-compliance, and protects stand owners from liability for others' use. The bill permits property owners or drainage districts to alter beaver dams to protect their property without prior permission. Additionally, it allows traps and snares to be labeled with a department ID number and caps annual fur dealer license fees at $50 for both residents and nonresidents.

Topics ✗ Environment

Sub-Topics Public Lands Wildlife

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SF 654: A bill for an act relating to wildlife, including the treatment of beaver dams, identification for traps, snares, and tree stands, maximum fur dealer license fees, and deer depredation, and making penalties applicable.