Iowa DNR News
Conservation and Recreation

For immediate release May 8, 2007


PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS PROPOSED CHANGES TO FURBEARER SEASONS

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will host a public meeting to accept comments on an amended rule that would, in part, allow for a limited bobcat trapping season. A copy of the proposed changes is available online at www.iowadnr.com/nrc/07apr/11.pdf.

The proposed season would allow trappers to harvest one bobcat from the following counties: Adams, Appanoose, Clarke, Davis, Decatur, Des Moines, Fremont, Henry, Jefferson, Lee, Lucas, Mills, Monroe, Montgomery, Page, Ringgold, Taylor, Union, Van Buren, Wapello and Wayne.  The quota for the total bobcat harvest is 150 from the above counties.  

The proposed season would be from Nov. 3 through Jan. 31, or until the quota is reached. 

The formal public hearing on the amended furbearer rule is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon, May 30, in the fourth floor conference room west, Wallace State Office Bldg., in Des Moines.  The other major change includes closing the beaver trapping season on April 1, instead of April 15.

The DNR will also accept written comments on the proposal.  Written comments may be sent to Wildlife Bureau Chief, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Wallace State Office Bldg., 502 E. 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0034.  Comments must be submitted on or before May 17, 2007. 

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