Bill
HSB 275
Overview: HSB 275, A bill for an act relating to the allocation of special nonresident deer hunting licenses, Subcommittee: Collins, Gearhart and Scholten, Introduced March 03, 202
Overview: HSB 275, A bill for an act relating to the allocation of special nonresident deer hunting licenses, Subcommittee: Collins, Gearhart and Scholten, Introduced March 03, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to modify the allocation of special nonresident deer hunting licenses. The intent is to adjust the distribution of these limited licenses to provide more opportunities for nonresident hunters.
Key Provisions:
- Increases the percentage of special nonresident deer hunting licenses allocated through a random drawing from 75% to 85%
- Decreases the percentage of licenses allocated through a preference point system from 25% to 15%
- Maintains the overall cap on the total number of special nonresident deer hunting licenses issued
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Nonresident deer hunters, who will have a greater chance of obtaining a special license through the random drawing
- Resident deer hunters, who may face slightly reduced odds of obtaining a special nonresident license through the preference point system
- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources, which will need to adjust its license allocation procedures
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill has been assigned to a subcommittee for further review and discussion
- If passed, the changes to the nonresident deer hunting license allocation would take effect for the 2026 hunting season
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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