SF 91 (LSB 1890XS (1) 88)

SENATE FILE 91

BY  SHIPLEY

A BILL FOR

An Act allowing an atlatl as a legal method of take during deer bow hunting seasons.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  Section 483A.8, Code 2019, is amended by adding the following new subsection:
   NEW SUBSECTION.  9.  The commission shall adopt a rule permitting a person to use an atlatl during any season that is designated for taking deer by bow and arrow.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with
the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   Under current law, the natural resource commission is authorized to establish seasons for taking deer and may limit the method of take used in a particular season. This bill requires the commission to adopt a rule to allow a person to use an atlatl during any deer bow hunting season established by rule.