571—51.2(481A) Jurisdiction.

All lands and waters under the jurisdiction of the department are established as game management areas under the provisions of Iowa Code section 481A.6. Use restrictions are established to protect the primary purpose of game management areas, which is to provide fish and wildlife habitat and associated fish- and wildlife-dependent recreation. In addition to the restrictions in this chapter, the department may close portions of game management areas to any use if hazardous or poor conditions warrant. Use restrictions in this chapter do not apply to department personnel, law enforcement officials, or other authorized persons engaged in research, management, or enforcement when in performance of their duties.

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