DNR TO HOST PUBLIC MEETING APRIL 27 ON PROPOSED WILDLIFE RULES
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a public meeting
to discuss a number of new proposed regulations including changes to
waterfowl seasons, and the antlerless deer season quotas [and expansion of
the bobcat zone]. The meeting will be conducted over the Iowa Communications
Network (ICN) on April 27, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The proposed changes include reducing the antlerless deer license quota in
27 counties, increasing the antler deer license quota in three counties,
expanding the bobcat season zone in western Iowa and increasing the harvest
quota. Other topics include proposed waterfowl season and the proposed deer
hunting seasons.
Any interested person may make written suggestions or comments on the
proposed amendment on or before April 27, 2010. Written comments may be
directed to the Wildlife Bureau's website at www.iowadnr.com or may be sent
to the Wildlife Bureau Chief, Department of Natural Resources, Wallace State
Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0034; fax (515)281-6794. Persons who
wish to convey their views orally should contact the Wildlife Bureau at
(515)281-5034 or at the Wildlife Bureau offices on the fourth floor of the
Wallace State Office Building.
There will be public hearings held via the Iowa Communications Network on
April 27, 2010 [see list below]. At the public hearing, persons may present
their views either orally or in writing. Participants will be asked to give
their names and addresses for the record and to confine their remarks to the
subject of the amendments. Any persons who intend to attend the public
hearing and have special requirements such as those related to hearing or
mobility impairments should contact the Department of Natural Resources and
advise of specific needs.
Chapter 108, Mink, Muskrat, Raccoon, Badger, Opossum, Weasel, Striped Skunk,
Fox (Red and Gray), Beaver, Coyote, River Otter, Bobcat, Gray (Timber) Wolf
and Spotted Skunk Seasons - NOIA
The Commission is requested to approve this Notice to amend Chapter 108,
"Mink, Muskrat, Raccoon, Badger, Opossum, Weasel, Striped Skunk, Fox (Red
and Gray), Beaver, Coyote, River Otter, Bobcat, Gray (Timber) Wolf and
Spotted Skunk Seasons.
The amendments add Adair, Cass, Guthrie, Keokuk, Louisa, Madison, Mahaska,
Marion, Warren and Washington counties to the open area for taking bobcats
and increase the quota from 200 to 250.
NATURAL RESOURCE COMMISSION [571]
Notice of Intended Action
Pursuant to the authority of Iowa Code subsection 455A.5(6), the Natural
Resource Commission hereby gives Notice of Intended Action to amend Chapter
108, "Mink, Muskrat, Raccoon, Badger, Opossum, Weasel, Striped Skunk, Fox
(Red and Gray), Beaver, Coyote, River Otter, Bobcat, Gray (Timber) Wolf and
Spotted Skunk Seasons," Iowa Administrative Code.
Chapter 108 sets the season dates, bag limits, possession limits and areas
open to hunting or trapping furbearers.
The amendments add Adair, Cass, Guthrie, Keokuk, Louisa, Madison, Mahaska,
Marion, Warren and Washington counties to the open area for taking bobcats
and increase the quota from 200 to 250.
This amendment is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 481A.6, 481A.38,
481A.39, 481A.87, and 481A.90.
The following amendments are proposed.
ITEM 1. Amend subrule 108.7(2) as follows:
108.7(2) Open area. River otters may be taken statewide. Bobcats may be
taken in the following counties: Adair, Adams, Appanoose, Cass, Clarke,
Davis, Decatur, Des Moines, Fremont, Guthrie, Harrison, Henry, Jefferson,
Keokuk, Lee, Lucas, Louisa, Mills, Madison, Mahaska, Marion, Monona, Monroe,
Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, Ringgold, Taylor, Union, Van Buren,
Wapello, Warren, Washington, Wayne, and Woodbury.
ITEM 2. Amend 108.7(3)"b" as follows:
b. Quotas. The quota for the number of river otters that may be taken is 500
statewide. The quota for the number of bobcats that may be taken is 250 in
the open area. The season shall end for river otters when the number of
river otters trapped, as determined by the harvest reporting system, reaches
500. The season shall end for bobcats when the number of bobcats taken, as
determined by the harvest reporting system, reaches 250. Trappers shall be
allowed a 48-hour grace period after the quota is reached to clear their
traps of river otters or bobcats. River otters or bobcats found in traps
during the grace period may be kept even though the quota is exceeded
provided that the trapper has not reached the trapper's personal bag limit.
River otters or bobcats trapped after the grace period or in excess of the
seasonal bag limit must be turned over to the department; the trapper shall
not be penalized.
The DNR will have staff members from the wildlife bureau at each site to
answer questions, and to take any written comments.
ICN Locations:
Ames, Ames High School, 20th and Ridgewood
Calmar, South Winneshiek High School, 203 W South Street
Cedar Rapids, National Guard Armory, 10400 18th Street SW
Centerville, National Guard Armory, R.R. 1 Dewey Road
Clinton, Clinton Community College, 1000 Lincoln Boulevard
Council Bluffs, Iowa Western Community College, 2700 College Road
Creston, Southwestern Community College, 1501 West Townline Road
Dubuque, Keystone Area Education Agency, 2310 Chaney Road
Fort Dodge, St. Edmond High School, 501 N 22nd Street
Iowa City, Public Library, 123 South Linn Street
Johnston, Heartland Area Education Agency, 6500 Corporate Drive
Marshalltown, Iowa Valley Community College, 3702 South Center Street
Mason City, North Iowa Area Community College, 500 College Drive
Ottumwa, National Guard Armory, 2858 N Court Road
Sergeant Bluff-Luton, Sergeant Bluff-Luton Senior High School, Port Neal
Road
Sheldon, Northwest Iowa Community College, 603 W Park Street
Spencer, Public Library, 21 East Third Street
Waterloo, National Guard Armory, 3306 Airport Boulevard
West Burlington, Southeastern Community College, 1500 West Agency
Media Contact: Willie Suchy, Supervisor, Wildlife Research Section, Iowa
DNR, 515-281-8660.
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