Iowa Admin. Code r. 571-99.8

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

Rule 571-99.8 - Means and method of take

(1)Permitted weapons. In accordance with the type of license issued, wild turkey may be taken by shotgun and muzzleloading shotgun not smaller than caliber .410 and shooting only shot sizes number 4 through 10 lead or nontoxic shot; and by longbow, recurve, or compound bow shooting broadhead or blunthead (minimum diameter 9/16 inch) arrows only. No person may carry or have in possession shotshells containing shot of any size other than number 4 through 10 lead or nontoxic shot while hunting wild turkey. Arrows with chemical or explosive pods are not permitted.

(2)Prohibited devices. The use of live decoys, horses, motorized vehicles, aircraft, bait and the use or aid of recorded or electronically amplified bird calls or sounds, or recorded or electronically amplified imitations of bird calls or sounds are prohibited. Paraplegics and single or double amputees of the legs may hunt from any stationary motor-driven land conveyance. "Paraplegic" means an individual afflicted with paralysis of the lower half of the body with the involvement of both legs, usually due to disease of or injury to the spinal cord. "Bait" means grain, fruit, vegetables, nuts or any other natural food materials; commercial products containing natural food materials; or by-products of such materials transported to or placed in an area for the intent of attracting wildlife.

Amended by IAB June 6, 2018/Volume XL, Number 25, effective 7/11/2018

Amended by IAB January 11, 2023/Volume XLV, Number 14, effective 2/15/2023