Iowa Regulations for Waterfowl Hunting in Damaged Crop Fields

Hunters planning to hunt waterfowl in Iowa  fields damaged by the derecho storm on Aug 10 need to be aware of what has taken place in the field after the fact to stay in compliance with the regulations. Migratory waterfowl is under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service who has issued guidance as it relates to waterfowl hunting fields damaged by the storm. Hunters are allowed to hunt waterfowl over fields that were knocked down by the wind because those fields are considered standing crops. However, hunters may not hunt fields knocked down by the wind, not harvested and... READ MORE