Valid permit to carry

[JNRBRONC]

I'm guessing they wrote the hunting regs before the July 1 law took effect? Now, a person doesn't need a valid permit to carry. Or is this regulation stricter than state law?

"Cannot carry a handgun while hunting with a bow tag, unless hunter has an unfilled transportation tag for a season that allows handguns or a valid permit to carry."

Not that I really care that much, I don't plan on carrying, but there might be some confusion on this headed into season.

 

[DGorman]

They added that part a few years back when they were forced to allow permit holders to have handguns on them while bowhunting. I assume they won't change it and will require a valid permit for all the things the DNR has historically been against. I don't generally feel the need to carry while bowhunting but it's one of many factors someone may choose to renew their permit even though it isn't "required" any longer.

 

[srjdsmith]

Iowa has always gone with the most restrictive regulation. That means that CCW laws that allow you to carry a 3” .380, but you can’t hunt with a 3” or a .380, therefore you can’t have it in the woods while deer hunting (even though it would be legal to carry while not hunting). The July 1 change does not effect anything in fish and game laws, therefore, there’s really nothing new.

The law changed years ago to exclude weapons that aren’t allowed during a given season. I had to quit carrying a .22 (for squirrels) while bow hunting. To be safe, I carry a handgun that would be legal for both the season I’m hunting and for general carry.


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[meyeri]

Iowa has always gone with the most restrictive regulation. That means that CCW laws that allow you to carry a 3” .380, but you can’t hunt with a 3” or a .380, therefore you can’t have it in the woods while deer hunting (even though it would be legal to carry while not hunting). The July 1 change does not effect anything in fish and game laws, therefore, there’s really nothing new.

The law changed years ago to exclude weapons that aren’t allowed during a given season. I had to quit carrying a .22 (for squirrels) while bow hunting. To be safe, I carry a handgun that would be legal for both the season I’m hunting and for general carry.


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I'm pretty sure you can carry a handgun while hunting even if it's not allowed during the season as long as you're a concealed carry permit holder. The "or" means if you have a CC license you're good to go.

I'm not sure if the current legality for non permit holders now that the new constitutional carry law has passed.