State: IA

On July 10, state legislators from across the Midwest came together with representatives from the sportsmen’s community to discuss priorities for hunting conservation organizations for the 2018 Farm Bill reauthorization. The reception took place during the Council of State Governments Midwestern Legislative Conference held in Des Moines, Iowa. Iowa Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Representative Terry …

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An important piece of legislation, Iowa H 574, is currently in the House Ways and Means Committee for consideration. H 574 would increase hunting and fishing license fees to provide additional support for professional fish, wildlife, and natural resource management by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). This bill is sponsored by the House …

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On March 14, the Iowa Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a luncheon and panel discussion which included conservation experts from across the state who spoke about the future of hunting and fishing in Iowa. Members of the caucus, representatives from local sportsmen’s groups, and industry partners were in attendance. The panel, which included representatives from the …

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On July 15, members of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) gathered in Des Moines, Iowa for a reception hosted by the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF). Held in conjunction with the National Governors Association (NGA) Summer Meeting, this reception provided a venue for governors and stakeholders to come together in support of conservation and share achievements, …

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Last week, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus former Co-Chair and current member Governor Terry Branstad (IA) signed two pro-sportsmen’s bills into law, advancing the interests of sportsmen and women in the Hawkeye State. On March 30, Gov. Branstad signed into law House Bill 2342, authorizing the electronic signing of all hunting, fishing and fur harvester licenses. This …

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Recently, the Iowa Legislature passed HF 2279 – a bill legalizing the ownership of firearm suppressors in the Hawkeye State. The bill will now be sent to the Governor’s desk for final approval. HF 2279, formally known as HB 2043, passed through the House on February 23 (with a vote of 74-24) and the Senate …

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On April 8, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) Co-Chair, Governor Terry Branstad signed SB 392, creating Iowa’s first apprentice hunting program, which allows interested hunters 16 years old or older to hunt with a mentor for two seasons before having to complete a hunter safety course. This “try before you buy” approach has been adopted in …

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Governor Terry Branstad (IA), Co-Chair of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) since 2014, has been a stalwart leader for the sportsmen and women of Iowa, and his actions today exhibit that his commitment to our time-honored traditions remain strong as ever. On April 1, Governor Branstad signed a proclamation officially recognizing September 26, 2015 as …

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On February 18, the Iowa Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus welcomed national and state-based sportsmen’s group representatives, along with Iowa Department of Natural Resources staff, to a luncheon celebrating the many and varied benefits that our outdoor heritage provides to the state. Co-Chair, Senator Dick Dearden, commented, “I appreciate everyone coming together in a bipartisan and bicameral …

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Click here to download a PDF of this article. May 11, 2012 – Governor Terry Branstad, a member of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus, signed an executive order today permanently rescinding a provision of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources dove season rule that prohibits the use of traditional ammunition. The executive order was a result …

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