Drones

[rangerod]

I think this is a serious issue. On You Tube I see many videos of deer hunters using drones to find deer. You can even use thermal image drones to find deer. Is this going to far? Membership thoughts?

 

[southdakbearfan]

Already illegal in my state.

 

[michiganmuzzy]

seems a bit unfair to me. I think some states already don't allow drones for locating game to hunt. I would use it to find a deer i had shot and couldn't find. But i wouldnt feel good about using it to target animals.

 

[Rvrrat14]

In Texas, you must have a permit from Texas Parks & Wildlife to photograph, track, search for wounded animals using any type of aircraft; unmanned aircraft - DRONE. You cannot spot game animals.

The kids have ruined a great technology.

 

[phalanx]

Illegal here in VA too

 

[deermanok]

I don't recall seeing anything about drones in the Oklahoma hunting field guide. So, I'm not sure if they're legal or not.

 

[rangerod]

I really don't know what the regs are here in Iowa but it's worth checking out. Kudos for the states that have outlawed this practice. I like the old fashioned way of finding deer. Boots on the ground.

 

[HC]

Illegal in indiana

 

[CatamountRob]

Already illegal in VT as is scouting from any aircraft.

 

[CatamountRob]

According to this, 45 states have already banned them for hunting purposes. No idea how accurate that is.
https://dronesvue.com/can-drones-be-used-for-hunting/

 

[michiganmuzzy]

Im not sure if this is accurate or current, i was in Alaska in 98-99 and was told that you can not hunt there within 24 hours of being on a plane or helicopter. So we went ice fishing (for my first time) for 2 days.

 

[CatamountRob]

Im not sure if this is accurate or current, i was in Alaska in 98-99 and was told that you can not hunt there within 24 hours of being on a plane or helicopter. So we went ice fishing (for my first time) for 2 days.

That’s been the case for a long time there.

 

[Teeroy]

High brass 7.5 seemed to work best on them.

 

[52Bore]

Piss Poor Hunters!

 

[rangerod]

I guess I didn't realize all of the states that have banned drones for hunting. I should have looked for myself. My bad.

 

[snapbang]

Good targets.

 

[ElDiablo]

That’s been the case for a long time there.

Alaska regs have changed a bit over time. It’s currently illegal to hunt big game (with some exceptions) until 3 am the day after flying.

 

[morehops]

Not legal in PA. Shouldn't be anywhere IMO

 

[retrieverman]

I’m all for the use of drones to find lost or wounded deer, because it’s much less invasive than having a tracking dog and handler trampling through your property.

I get a call at least once a year from the folks that hunt around my place in OK seeking permission to trespass to find a wounded deer, and I always say yes in an effort to be a good neighbor. It still aggravates me that they set up their stands right on my property line and then act surprised when wounded deer travel back on to my place.

 

[michiganmuzzy]

We have a ‘neighbor’ who shows up on our game cameras more than any other animals. Been warned off dozens of times, sets up on the property line, cries that we “dont need all that property”, but will not let us track deer onto his land. We even offered to let him buy into the lease. He declined. I may get a drone and buzz his blinds next opening days.