The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking informal comments on administrative rules related to Iowa's wildlife. Executive Order 10 (EO10), signed by Governor Reynolds on January 10, 2023, requires all state agencies to identify which administrative rule chapters will be retained or rescinded. The EO10 process includes public engagement with the opportunity for input.
The Iowa DNR has reviewed chapter 571 Iowa Administrative Code (IAC) Chapters 76 (Unprotected Non-game), 93 (Commercial use of captive-reared waterfowl), 104 (Wildlife Importation, Transportation, and Disease Monitoring), 112 (Hunting Preserves) and 116 (Help Us Stop Hunger program administration). Based on the review, DNR has revised these chapters to modernize processes and improve clarity to customers. The public is invited to provide informal comments on the proposed rule changes. DNR will accept written comments through September 23, 2025. Written comments regarding the proposed rules should be submitted to: Chris.Ensminger@dnr.iowa.gov. Comments should be made to specific portions of a rule.
Drafts of the rules, including a “clean” copy and a version showing revisions, can be found on the DNR webpage: www.iowadnr.gov/about/administrative-rules.