Statewide, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is advising hunters that it inadvertently left out a new rule for handicapped people when it printed the latest rule book.
According to DNR officials, the printed version of the 2019-20 Iowa Hunting, Trapping and Migratory Game Bird Regulations unintentionally omitted the language from a new state law that allows hunters with a nonambulatory deer license to hunt during any open season until the license is filled, using the method of take allowed for that season.
The error was discovered too late for the print edition. It has been corrected in the online copy available at https://www.iowadnr.gov/Hunting/Hunting-Licenses-Laws
Mick Klemesrud with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources says that they were aware of the legislative change but simply missed it during the review process. He says it’s the DNR’s goal to provide the most accurate information to hunters and they will take steps to prevent it from happening again.
The Iowa DNR is sending letters noting the law change and oversight to all hunters who have purchased a nonambulatory deer license in the last five years.
Resident deer hunting licenses and tags go on sale on August 15th.
