Iowa Admin. Code r. 571-95.1 - Harvest reporting system

Deer and turkey hunters must report each deer and wild turkey harvested to the department of natural resources (DNR) harvest reporting system. The hunter whose name is on the transportation tag is responsible for making the report. Hunters who do not bag a deer or wild turkey do not report.

(1) Reporting deadlines for deer and turkey. A harvest report must be made by midnight on the day after the animal is tagged or before the animal is taken to a locker or taxidermist, is processed for consumption, or is transported out of state, whichever occurs first.

(2) Method of reporting. Hunters may report the harvest in one of three ways:

a. By calling the DNR toll-free harvest reporting telephone number. The telephone number will be in operation from 6 a.m. to midnight each day during hunting seasons and for the legal reporting period after the season.

b. By reporting through the Internet using the DNR online harvest reporting system. The system will function 24 hours a day, seven days a week during hunting seasons and for the legal reporting period after the season.

c. By visiting an electronic licensing system for Iowa (ELSI) license agent during the license agent's normal business hours. Reports may be made through ELSI whenever hunting seasons are open and for the legal reporting period after the seasons.

(3) Report confirmation. After the report is made, the hunter will be given a confirmation number to write on the harvest report tag to verify that the hunter has reported the kill. The harvest report tag and confirmation number must remain attached to the deer or wild turkey until the deer or turkey is processed for consumption.

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Iowa Admin. Code r. 571-95.1