Hunters
must be registered with the Harvest Information Program (HIP) when pursuing
migratory birds. Hunters must register each year they intend to hunt
migratory birds and must register in each state they intend to hunt. Hunters
purchasing a hunting license and migratory bird hunting privilege in Iowa
will be automatically HIP registered at the time of purchase. Hunters
no longer have to call and register for HIP because of the ELSI (electronic
licensing) system. Your printed license will indicate that you are
HIP registered and you will not have to write a number on your license.
Light
Geese (Light
geese include: white- and blue-phase lesser snow geese and Ross' geese)
Dark
Geese (Dark
geese include: All races of Canada geese, White-fronted geese and Brant)