Iowa Code § 481A.4: Fish hatcheries — game farms.

The commission may establish and control the state hatcheries and game farms, which shall be used for the purpose of stocking the waters of the state with fish and the natural covers with game birds to the extent of the means provided for that purpose; and for impartially and equitably distributing all birds, eggs, and fry raised by or furnished to the state, or for the state through other sources, in the streams, lakes, and natural covers of the state.