Iowa Admin. Code r. 571-108.9

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 571-108.9 - Accidental capture of a river otter or bobcat during a closed season

A person who accidentally captures a river otter or bobcat during a closed season or in a closed area or after the person's individual bag limit has been reached shall not be penalized provided that:

1. The river otter or bobcat is captured during a legal trapping season or as part of a legal depredation control process; and

2. A conservation officer is contacted within 24 hours and the river otter or bobcat and all parts thereof are turned over to a conservation officer as soon as practical.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 571-108.9

Amended by IAB May 3, 2023/Volume XLV, Number 22, effective 6/7/2023