571—80.2(481A) Game killed by motor vehicle.

1. 80.2(1)  Any person wanting to possess game accidentally killed by a motor vehicle on a highway shall immediately contact the nearest conservation officer, Iowa state trooper, sheriff’s department, or police department to request and receive a salvage tag prior to taking possession of said game. The whole carcass of the game animal must be removed from the scene.

2. 80.2(2)  When a request is made for game accidentally killed by a motor vehicle, the game shall, when salvageable, be disposed of in accordance with the following priorities:

   1. a. Individuals involved in the accident;
   2. b. Public institutions;
   3. c. Nonprofit organizations;
   4. d. Others.

[ARC 0270D, IAB 5/13/26, effective 6/17/26]