(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking informal comments on administrative rules related to the salvage of accidentally killed, confiscated, and found fish and game (including “deadheads” and shed antlers). 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on January 10, 2023, requires all state agencies to identify which administrative rule chapters will be retained or rescinded.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, providing an opportunity for input.
The Iowa DNR has reviewed Chapter 571, Iowa Administrative Code (IAC) Chapter 80 (Salvage of Fish and Game). Based on the review, DNR has revised this chapter to eliminate redundancies and improve efficiency and clarity. The public is invited to provide informal comments on the proposed rule changes. DNR will accept written comments through June 16, 2025. Written comments regarding the proposed rules should be submitted to: matt.bruner@dnr.iowa.gov. Comments should be made to specific portions of the rule.
After receiving and reviewing informal comments, the DNR will create a draft Regulatory Analysis and draft Notice of Intended Action.
Drafts of the rules, including a “clean” copy and a version showing revisions, can be found on the DNR webpage: www.iowadnr.gov/eo10.
