Iowa SF83 establishes a deer depredation season and permits for landowners with significant crop damage.

Iowa SF83 creates a designated deer depredation season from January 11 through January 31 for landowners with crop, horticultural product, tree, or nursery damage of $1,000 or more due to wild animals. The Department of Natural Resources will issue deer shooting permits to affected landowners. During the season, permit holders can use approved firearms or archery equipment to address the damage.

Iowa SF83 establishes a deer depredation season and permits for landowners with significant crop damage.

Iowa SF83 creates a designated deer depredation season from January 11 through January 31 for landowners with crop, horticultural product, tree, or nursery damage of $1,000 or more due to wild animals. The Department of Natural Resources will issue deer shooting permits to affected landowners. During the season, permit holders can use approved firearms or archery equipment to address the damage.