Iowa HF505 establishes noodling licenses for fishing with bare hands or feet, with specific restrictions.

Iowa HF505 introduces a new section on noodling licenses, defining noodling as fishing for catfish using bare hands or feet. The bill mandates that individuals engaging in noodling must purchase a license, subject to restrictions including daylight hours, a limit of three catfish per license, and a minimum catfish length of ten inches. Special equipment such as scuba gear, fins, and bait are prohibited. The natural resource commission is tasked with setting rules for the license's tenure and fee.

Iowa HF505 establishes noodling licenses for fishing with bare hands or feet, with specific restrictions.

Iowa HF505 introduces a new section on noodling licenses, defining noodling as fishing for catfish using bare hands or feet. The bill mandates that individuals engaging in noodling must purchase a license, subject to restrictions including daylight hours, a limit of three catfish per license, and a minimum catfish length of ten inches. Special equipment such as scuba gear, fins, and bait are prohibited. The natural resource commission is tasked with setting rules for the license's tenure and fee.