Iowa Admin. Code r. 571-80.2

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, October 2, 2024

Rule 571-80.2 - Game killed by motor vehicle

The following conditions shall apply to a person being allowed to take possession of a game animal that has been accidentally killed by a motor vehicle.

(1) Any person wanting to possess game accidentally killed by a motor vehicle shall immediately notify the nearest conservation officer, Iowa state trooper, or sheriff's department and request a salvage tag prior to taking possession of said game.

(2) When a request is made for game accidentally killed by a motor vehicle, the game shall, when salvageable, be disposed of in accordance with the following priorities:

a. Individuals involved in the accident;

b. Public institutions;

c. Nonprofit organizations;

d. Others.

(3) All game accidentally killed by a motor vehicle shall be tagged with forms provided by the department of natural resources.

(4) All game accidentally killed by a motor vehicle shall be subject to the following possession regulations:

a. A salvage tag is not valid unless signed by the holder and a designee of the director of the department of natural resources.

b. A salvage tag shall not be valid for more than 90 days.

c. A salvage tag shall remain with the game until consumed.

d. It is unlawful to sell or trade any part of the carcass except as provided by law.

e. It is unlawful to process or cut up for preservation any game prior to obtaining a salvage tag or verbal authorization from a conservation officer with the department of natural resources.

(5) The conservation officer is the issuing authority for the salvage tags and is responsible for the county program records.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 571-80.2