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IA Code § 481A.90 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 481A - WILDLIFE CONSERVATION|Section 481A.90 - Disturbing dens.

481A.90 Disturbing dens.   1. A person shall not molest or disturb, in any manner, any den, lodge, or house of a fur-bearing animal or beaver dam except by written permission of an officer appointed by the director.   2. This section does not prohibit the owner from destroying a den to protect the owner’s property.  [C39, §1794.052; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §109.90]  88 Acts, ch 1216, §32; 89 Acts, ch 83, §23  C93, §481A.90  Referred to in §805.8B(3)(d)  For applicable scheduled fine, see §805.8B, subsection 3, paragraph d
IA Code § 481A.91 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 481A - WILDLIFE CONSERVATION|Section 481A.91 - Shooting or spearing.

481A.91 Shooting or spearing.   A person shall not kill a beaver, mink, otter, or muskrat with a shotgun or spear. A person shall not possess a beaver, mink, otter, or muskrat or the carcasses, skins, or parts of any one of those animals that have been killed with a shotgun or spear.  [C31, §1767-c2; C39, §1794.053; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §109.91]  C93, §481A.91  2016 Acts, ch 1073, §137  Referred to in §805.8B(3)(d)  For applicable scheduled fine, see §805.8B, subsection 3, paragraph d
IA Code § 481A.92 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 481A - WILDLIFE CONSERVATION|Section 481A.92 - Traps — disturbing dens — tags for traps.

481A.92 Traps — disturbing dens — tags for traps.   1. A person shall not use or attempt to use colony traps in taking, capturing, trapping, or killing any game or fur-bearing animals except muskrats as determined by rule of the commission. Box traps capable of capturing more than one game or fur-bearing animal at each setting are prohibited. A valid hunting license is required for box trapping cottontail rabbits and squirrels. All traps and snares used for the taking of fur-bearing animals shall have a metal tag attached plainly labeled with the user’s name and address. All traps and snares, except those which are placed entirely under water, shall be checked at least once every twenty-four hours. Officers appointed by the department may confiscate such traps and snares found in use that are not properly labeled or checked.   2. Except as otherwise provided, a person shall not use chemicals, explosives, smoking devices, mechanical ferrets, wire, tool, instrument, or water to remove fur-bearing animals from their dens. Humane traps, or traps designed to kill instantly, with a jaw spread, as originally manufactured, exceeding eight inches are unlawful to use except when placed entirely under water.   3. Conibear type traps and snares shall not be set on the right-of-way of a public road within two hundred yards of the entry to a private drive serving a residence without the permission of the occupant.   4. A snare when set shall not have a loop larger than eight inches in horizontal measurement except for a snare set with at least one-half of the loop under water. A snare set on private land other than roadsides within thirty yards of a pond, lake, creek, drainage ditch, stream, or river shall not have a loop larger than eleven inches in horizontal measurement.   5. All snares shall have a functional deer lock which will not allow the snare loop to close smaller than two and one-half inches in diameter.  [R60, §4381; C73, §4048; C97, §2551, 2558; SS15, §2539, 2551; C24, 27, 31, §1771, 1773; C39, §1794.054; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §109.92]  88 Acts, ch 1216, §33  C93, §481A.92  99 Acts, ch 40, §1  Referred to in §805.8B(3)(c)  For applicable scheduled fines, see §805.8B, subsection 3, paragraph c
IA Code § 481A.93 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 481A - WILDLIFE CONSERVATION|Section 481A.93 - Hunting by artificial light.

481A.93 Hunting by artificial light.   1. A person shall not throw or cast the rays of a spotlight, headlight, or other artificial light on a highway, or in a field, woodland, or forest for the purpose of spotting, locating, or taking or attempting to take or hunt a bird or animal, except raccoons or other fur-bearing animals when treed with the aid of dogs, while having in possession or control, either singly or as one of a group of persons, any firearm, bow, or other implement or device whereby a bird or animal could be killed or taken.   2. This section does not apply to any of the following:   a. Deer being taken by or under the control of a local governmental body within its corporate limits pursuant to an approved special deer population control plan.   b. A person who is totally blind using a laser sight on a bow or gun while hunting, if all of the following apply:   (1) The person’s total blindness is supported by medical evidence produced by an eye care professional who is an ophthalmologist, optometrist, or medical doctor. The eye care professional must certify that the person has no vision or light perception in either eye. The certification must be carried on the person of the totally blind person and made available for inspection by the department.   (2) The totally blind person is accompanied and aided by a person who is at least eighteen years of age and whose vision is not seriously impaired. The accompanying person must purchase a hunting license that includes the wildlife habitat fee as provided in rules adopted pursuant to section 483A.1 if applicable. If the accompanying person is not required to have a hunting license the person is not required to pay the wildlife habitat fee. During the hunt, the accompanying adult must be within arm’s reach of the totally blind person, and must be able to identify the target and the location of the laser sight beam on the target. A person other than the totally blind person shall not shoot the laser sight-equipped gun or bow.   c. A person using an infrared light source to hunt coyotes as long as the infrared light source is mounted to the method of take or to a scope mounted on the method of take. However, no person shall use an infrared light source to hunt coyotes during any established muzzleloader, bow, or shotgun deer hunting season.  [C62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §109.93]  88 Acts, ch 1216, §34  C93, §481A.93  98 Acts, ch 1203, §1; 2008 Acts, ch 1161, §20; 2012 Acts, ch 1096, §3, 23; 2018 Acts, ch 1159, §14, 28; 2020 Acts, ch 1021, §1  Referred to in §805.8B(3)(e)  For applicable scheduled fine, see §805.8B, subsection 3, paragraph e  Subsection 2, NEW paragraph c
IA Code § 481A.94 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 481A - WILDLIFE CONSERVATION|Section 481A.94 - Definition.

481A.94 Definition.   The term “fur dealer” as used in this chapter shall mean any person, firm, partnership, or corporation engaged in the business of buying, bartering, trading, or otherwise obtaining raw hides or skins of fur-bearing animals.  [C39, §1794.055; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §109.94]  C93, §481A.94  Section not amended; editorial change applied
IA Code § 481A.95 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 481A - WILDLIFE CONSERVATION|Section 481A.95 - License — reciprocity.

481A.95 License — reciprocity.   1. A license shall be required of each fur dealer and each employee, agent, or representative of a fur dealer except when the employee, agent, or representative is operating solely on the premises of a licensed fur dealer. A fur dealer shall conduct business only at the location specified on the dealer’s license, at an established fur auction, at the nonadvertised residence of a licensed fur harvester, or at the place of business specified on the license of any fur dealer. A nonresident licensed fur dealer may purchase location permits to operate at locations other than at the location specified on the fur dealer’s license. A resident licensed fur dealer may obtain location permits without fee. Each location permit shall be valid only for the one location specified on the location permit and shall entitle the fur dealer and employee, agent, or representative of the licensed fur dealer to operate at that location. The commission shall, upon application and the payment of the required license fee, if any, furnish the proper license and location permits to the dealer.   2. A resident of another state shall pay the fee provided by statute for the nonresident fur dealer’s license unless that state has a reciprocity agreement with this state. The reciprocity agreement must provide that each state will charge nonresidents from the other state the same fee for the nonresident fur dealer’s license and the fee under the agreement must be less than the statutory fee of this state for nonresidents and higher than the statutory fee of this state for residents.  [C31, §1766-c3; C35, §1794-e1; C39, §1794.056; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §109.95]  84 Acts, ch 1199, §1; 89 Acts, ch 90, §1; 91 Acts, ch 237, §2  C93, §481A.95  Referred to in §805.8B(3)(e)  For applicable scheduled fines, see §805.8B, subsection 3, paragraph e
IA Code § 481A.96 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 481A - WILDLIFE CONSERVATION|Section 481A.96 - Possession by dealer.

481A.96 Possession by dealer.   A licensed fur dealer may have in possession at any time skins or hides of animals which have been lawfully taken.  [C31, §1766-c4; C39, §1794.058; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §109.96]  C93, §481A.96
IA Code § 481A.97 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 481A - WILDLIFE CONSERVATION|Section 481A.97 - Reports.

481A.97 Reports.   Fur dealers shall keep accurate, current records of their transactions. The records shall show the number and kinds of hides and skins which have been purchased, the date of purchase, and the name and address of the seller. Such records shall be open at all reasonable times to inspection by the commission. On or before May 15 of each year, each fur dealer shall file a verified inventory with the commission. The inventory shall include all transactions for the preceding year.  [C31, §1766-c1; C39, §1794.059; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §109.97]  C93, §481A.97  Referred to in §805.8B(3)(d)  For applicable scheduled fines, see §805.8B, subsection 3, paragraph d
IA Code § 481A.98 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 481A - WILDLIFE CONSERVATION|Section 481A.98 - Reporting violations.

481A.98 Reporting violations.   Each fur dealer shall report to the commission, the name of any person if known to the dealer, who attempts to sell any skins or hides which appear to have been unlawfully taken, or possessed by that person.  [C31, §1766-c2; C39, §1794.060; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §109.98]  88 Acts, ch 1216, §35  C93, §481A.98
IA Code § 481A.120 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 481A - WILDLIFE CONSERVATION|Section 481A.120 - Hunting from aircraft or snowmobiles prohibited.

481A.120 Hunting from aircraft or snowmobiles prohibited.   A person, either singly or as one of a group of persons, shall not intentionally kill or wound, attempt to kill or wound, or pursue any animal, fowl, or fish from or with an aircraft in flight or from or with any self-propelled vehicles designed for travel on snow or ice which utilize sled type runners, or skis, or an endless belt tread, or wheel or any combination thereof and which are commonly known as snowmobiles.  [C50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §109.120]  88 Acts, ch 1216, §36  C93, §481A.120  Referred to in §805.8B(3)(e)  For applicable scheduled fine, see §805.8B, subsection 3, paragraph e
IA Code § 481A.121 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 481A - WILDLIFE CONSERVATION|Section 481A.121 - Turtles and crayfish — taking by nonresidents or aliens.

481A.121 Turtles and crayfish — taking by nonresidents or aliens.   It shall be unlawful for any nonresident or alien to take turtles or crayfish in Iowa, by any means or method, except from the Missouri and Mississippi rivers and the Big Sioux river.  [C62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §109.121]  C93, §481A.121
IA Code § 481A.122 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 481A - WILDLIFE CONSERVATION|Section 481A.122 - Hunters’ orange apparel.

481A.122 Hunters’ orange apparel.   1. A person shall not hunt deer with firearms unless the person is at the time wearing one or more of the following articles of visible, external apparel: A vest, coat, jacket, sweatshirt, sweater, shirt, or coveralls, the color and material of which shall be solid blaze orange.   2. A person shall not hunt upland game birds, as defined by the department, unless the person is at the time wearing one or more of the following articles of visible, external apparel: A hat, cap, vest, coat, jacket, sweatshirt, sweater, shirt, or coveralls, the color and material of which shall be at least fifty percent solid blaze orange.   3. This section is not applicable to a person who is legally hunting with a raptor.  [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §109.122]  88 Acts, ch 1216, §37  C93, §481A.122  2004 Acts, ch 1115, §1; 2009 Acts, ch 144, §17  Referred to in §805.8B(3)(d)  For applicable scheduled fine, see §805.8B, subsection 3, paragraph d
IA Code § 481A.124 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 481A - WILDLIFE CONSERVATION|Section 481A.124 - Taking predominantly white deer of the whitetail species prohibited.

481A.124 Taking predominantly white deer of the whitetail species prohibited.   1. A person shall not take a predominantly white deer in this state.   2. This section only applies to whitetail, other than farm deer that are kept as provided in chapter 170.   3. A person violating subsection 1 is guilty of a simple misdemeanor.  88 Acts, ch 1184, §1  C89, §109.124  C93, §481A.124  2003 Acts, ch 149, §17, 23
IA Code § 481A.125 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 481A - WILDLIFE CONSERVATION|Section 481A.125 - Intentional interference with lawful hunting, fishing, or fur-harvesting activities — penalties.

481A.125 Intentional interference with lawful hunting, fishing, or fur-harvesting activities — penalties.   1. As used in this section, “interfere with hunting, fishing, or fur-harvesting activities” means one or more of the following:   a. To intentionally place oneself in a location where a human presence may affect the behavior of a fur-bearing animal, game, bird, or fish or the feasibility of killing or taking a fur-bearing animal, game, bird, or fish with the intent of obstructing or harassing another person who is lawfully hunting, fishing, or fur harvesting.   b. To intentionally create a visual, aural, olfactory, or physical stimulus for the purpose of affecting the behavior of a fur-bearing animal, game, bird, or fish with the intent of obstructing or harassing another person who is lawfully hunting, fishing, or fur harvesting.   c. To intentionally affect the condition or alter the placement of personal property used for the purpose of killing or taking a fur-bearing animal, game, bird, or fish with the intent of obstructing or harassing another person who is lawfully hunting, fishing, or fur harvesting.   2. A person shall not interfere with the lawful hunting, fishing, or fur-harvesting activities of another person in an area where hunting, fishing, or fur harvesting is authorized by a custodian of public property or an owner or lessee of private property.   3. A person who commits:   a. A first offense of interfering with hunting, fishing, or fur-harvesting activities is guilty of a simple misdemeanor.   b. A second or subsequent offense is punishable as a serious misdemeanor.   4. If a person who commits interfering with hunting, fishing, or fur-harvesting activities possesses a license, certificate, or permit issued by the department, the license, certificate, or permit is subject to suspension or revocation pursuant to section 481A.134.   5. This section shall not prohibit a landowner, tenant, or an employee of a landowner or tenant from performing normal agricultural operations or a law enforcement officer from performing official duties.  91 Acts, ch 234, §2  CS91, §109.125  C93, §481A.125  2000 Acts, ch 1076, §1; 2000 Acts, ch 1232, §76, 77
IA Code § 481A.125A (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 481A - WILDLIFE CONSERVATION|Section 481A.125A - Remote control or internet hunting — criminal and civil penalties.

481A.125A Remote control or internet hunting — criminal and civil penalties.   1. As used in this section, “remote control or internet hunting” means use of a computer or other electronic device, equipment, or software to remotely control the aiming or discharge of a firearm or other weapon, allowing a person who is not physically present to take a wild animal, a game bird or ungulate kept on a hunting preserve under chapter 484B, or a preserve whitetail kept on a hunting preserve under chapter 484C.   2. A person shall not offer for sale, take, or assist in the taking of a wild animal, a game bird or ungulate kept on a hunting preserve under chapter 484B, or a preserve whitetail kept on a hunting preserve under chapter 484C, by remote control or internet hunting.   3. A person who violates this section is guilty of a serious misdemeanor. A second or subsequent violation of this section is punishable as a class “D” felony.   4. In addition, any person who violates this section is subject to a civil penalty, which may be levied by the department, of not more than ten thousand dollars for each violation of this section. The moneys collected from imposition of a civil penalty shall be deposited in the state fish and game protection fund.  2007 Acts, ch 156, §1
IA Code § 481A.126 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 481A - WILDLIFE CONSERVATION|Section 481A.126 - Taxidermy.

481A.126 Taxidermy.   1. “Taxidermist” as used in this section means a person engaged in the business of preserving or mounting game, fish, or fur-bearing animals as defined in this chapter.   2. A license is required for the practice of taxidermy. The commission, upon application and payment of the required license fee, shall furnish proper certificates to the applicant. The director may revoke the license for good cause.   3. A licensed taxidermist may possess at any time game, fish, or fur-bearing animals which have been lawfully taken.   4. A taxidermist shall keep accurate records of its transactions showing the numbers and kinds of specimens received for preserving, the date of acquisition, and the name and address of the owner of the specimens.   5. A person shall not put or leave any game, fish, or fur-bearing animal in the custody of another person for the purpose of having taxidermy services performed unless each specimen has a tag attached which is signed by the possessor and states the address of the possessor, the total number and species of the specimens and the date the specimens were killed.   6. All transactions, tags, and specimens left in the custody of the taxidermist by another person shall be open to inspection by a conservation officer at any reasonable hour.  [82 Acts, ch 1010, §1]  C83, §109.126  88 Acts, ch 1216, §39, 40  C93, §481A.126  Referred to in §805.8B(3)(d)  For applicable scheduled fines, see §805.8B, subsection 3, paragraph d
IA Code § 481A.131 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 481A - WILDLIFE CONSERVATION|Section 481A.131 - Judgment — execution.

481A.131 Judgment — execution.   1. In each case of conviction of unlawfully taking, catching, killing, injuring, destroying, or having in possession any fish, game, or fur-bearing animal, the court shall enter a judgment in favor of the state of Iowa for liquidated damages in an amount as provided in section 481A.130. If two or more persons who have acted together are convicted of the unlawful taking, catching, killing, injuring, destroying, or having possession of any fish, game, or fur-bearing animal, the judgment shall be entered against them jointly.   2. Any liquidated damages assessed under this section and section 481A.130 shall be paid to the clerk of court. The clerk of court shall remit the damages paid to the department of natural resources. The department of natural resources shall credit such damages to the state fish and game protection fund.   3. The return of any uninjured fish, game, or fur-bearing animal which has been unlawfully taken, caught, or possessed, to the place where taken or caught or to any other place approved by the commission, shall constitute the discharge of any liquidated damages provided under section 481A.130.   4. Civil suits for the collection of judgments may be prosecuted by the attorney general or by county attorneys.  [C75, 77, 79, 81, §109.131; 82 Acts, ch 1211, §4]  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1854  C93, §481A.131  2012 Acts, ch 1118, §7  Referred to in §716.8
IA Code § 481A.132 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 481A - WILDLIFE CONSERVATION|Section 481A.132 - Service of process or arrest — pendency of damage claim.

481A.132 Service of process or arrest — pendency of damage claim.   Service of process upon or arrest of any person charged with provisions of this chapter for which damages may be assessed pursuant to section 481A.130, shall serve as notice of the pendency of the liquidated damage claim. Trial on the criminal charge may be separated from the determination of the liquidated damage claim in the discretion of the court or by the request of the defendant, but upon conviction of the defendant in the criminal case, the only issue to be determined by the court on the liquidated damage claim is the fact of such conviction.  [C77, 79, 81, §109.132]  C93, §481A.132
IA Code § 481A.133 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 481A - WILDLIFE CONSERVATION|Section 481A.133 - Suspension of licenses, certificates, and permits.

481A.133 Suspension of licenses, certificates, and permits.   A person who is assessed damages pursuant to section 481A.130 shall immediately surrender all licenses, certificates, and permits to hunt, fish, or trap in the state to the department. The licenses, permits, and certificates, and the privileges associated with them shall remain suspended until the assessed damages and any accrued interest are paid in full. Upon payment of the assessed damages and any accrued interest, the suspension shall be lifted. Interest shall begin to accrue as of the date of judgment at a rate of ten percent per year.  90 Acts, ch 1198, §2  C91, §109.133  C93, §481A.133  2007 Acts, ch 28, §16
IA Code § 481A.134 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES|Chapter 481A - WILDLIFE CONSERVATION|Section 481A.134 - Authority to cancel, suspend, or revoke license — point system.

481A.134 Authority to cancel, suspend, or revoke license — point system.   The department shall establish rules pursuant to chapter 17A providing for the suspension or revocation of licenses issued by the department. The rules may include procedures for summary cancellation of a license based on documentation that the licensee failed to pay the applicable fee for the license. For purposes of determining when to suspend or revoke a license issued by the department under this section, the department shall adopt a point system pursuant to chapter 17A for the purpose of weighing the seriousness of violations of the provisions of this chapter or chapter 481B, 482, 483A, 484A, or 484B, or of committing trespass as defined in section 716.7 while hunting deer, other than farm deer as defined in section 170.1 or preserve whitetail as defined in section 484C.1. The weighted scale may be amended from time to time as experience dictates.  90 Acts, ch 1198, §3  C91, §109.134  92 Acts, ch 1160, §19  C93, §481A.134  2004 Acts, ch 1070, §1; 2007 Acts, ch 28, §17  Referred to in §481A.125