571—15.40(483A) Hunter education program.
	15.40(1) This division clarifies the term “hunting license” as used in Iowa Code section 483A.27 in relation to the hunter education course requirement, and explains the requirements for individuals who wish to demonstrate their knowledge of hunter education so as to be eligible to purchase an Iowa hunting license. For the purpose of this division, a hunting license, pursuant to Iowa Code sections 483A.1 and 483A.24, includes:
	a. 	Hunting licenses for legal residents except as otherwise provided.
	b. 	Hunting licenses for nonresidents.
	c. 	Hunting preserve licenses.
	d. 	Free annual hunting and fishing licenses for persons who are disabled or are 65 years of age or older and qualify for low-income status as described in Iowa Code section 483A.24.
	e. 	Veterans’ hunting and fishing licenses as described in Iowa Code section 483A.24.
	15.40(2) Deer and wild turkey license applications. Individuals are not required to exhibit a certificate showing satisfactory completion of a hunter education course when applying for a deer or wild turkey license.
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