Iowa SF203 regulates the taking of black bears, gray wolves, and mountain lions, with exceptions and penalties.

Iowa SF203 amends state law to prohibit the taking of black bears, gray wolves, and mountain lions unless authorized. Exceptions include taking to protect a person or livestock, by law enforcement or veterinarians, or if authorized by federal law. Violators face an aggravated misdemeanor and civil penalties up to $2,000 per violation, with funds deposited in the state fish and game protection fund. The bill also removes wolves from the definition of "fur-bearing animals.

Iowa SF203 regulates the taking of black bears, gray wolves, and mountain lions, with exceptions and penalties.

Iowa SF203 amends state law to prohibit the taking of black bears, gray wolves, and mountain lions unless authorized. Exceptions include taking to protect a person or livestock, by law enforcement or veterinarians, or if authorized by federal law. Violators face an aggravated misdemeanor and civil penalties up to $2,000 per violation, with funds deposited in the state fish and game protection fund. The bill also removes wolves from the definition of "fur-bearing animals.