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SF 179

A bill for an act relating to special deer hunting licenses available to nonresident family members.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Klimesh

Bill SF 179 allows nonresident family members of Iowa residents to obtain discounted deer hunting licenses, promoting family bonding and boosting local hunting participation.

Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Bennett, and De Witt.
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Bill Summary · SF 179

Summary of Bill SF 179

Title: A bill for an act relating to special deer hunting licenses available to nonresident family members.
Introduced: February 03, 2025
Status: Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Bennett, and De Witt
Classification: Bill
Subject: Deer, Families, Hunting, Natural Resource Commission, Nonresidents, Residence

Purpose and Intent

Bill SF 179 aims to create a special deer hunting license for nonresident family members of Iowa residents. The intent is to facilitate family hunting experiences by allowing nonresident family members to participate in deer hunting in Iowa under specific conditions.

Key Provisions

  1. Eligibility for Nonresident Family Members:

    • Nonresidents who are family members of Iowa residents can apply for a special deer hunting license.
    • The license will allow them to hunt antlered or any sex deer, subject to specific zones and annual quotas.

  2. License Fee:

    • The fee for the nonresident family member deer hunting license will be set at half the cost of a standard nonresident deer hunting license, as determined by the Natural Resource Commission.

  3. Hunting Conditions:

    • Nonresident family members must hunt in the company of a resident family member on property where the resident has obtained deer hunting licenses.
    • The nonresident family member license grants the same privileges as a resident deer hunting license, including participation in party hunting.

  4. Exemptions from Quotas:

    • The nonresident family member license is not subject to the same quotas and requirements imposed on other nonresident hunters.

  5. Annual Hunting License Requirement:

    • Nonresident family members are required to purchase an annual nonresident hunting license to qualify for the special deer hunting license.

  6. Definition of Family Member:

    • The bill defines "family member" to include parents, stepparents, children, stepchildren, siblings, stepsiblings, grandparents, grandchildren, and spouses.

Impact

  • Who is Affected:

    • This bill primarily affects nonresident family members of Iowa residents who wish to participate in deer hunting.
    • It also impacts Iowa residents who can now share hunting experiences with their nonresident family members.

  • Potential Benefits:

    • Encourages family bonding through hunting activities.
    • Increases participation in hunting, which can have positive effects on local economies and wildlife management.

Procedural Aspects

  • The bill was introduced and referred to the Natural Resources and Environment committee on February 3, 2025.
  • It is currently under consideration by a subcommittee consisting of members Rozenboom, Bennett, and De Witt.

This summary provides an overview of Bill SF 179, outlining its purpose, key provisions, and potential impacts on hunting practices in Iowa.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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