{"id":630,"date":"2022-12-05T21:31:14","date_gmt":"2022-12-05T21:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\/?p=630"},"modified":"2022-12-05T21:49:21","modified_gmt":"2022-12-05T21:49:21","slug":"can-you-use-drones-for-hunting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\/can-you-use-drones-for-hunting\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Use Drones For Hunting? Which States Allow It?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"630\" class=\"elementor elementor-630\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6c01a2d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6c01a2d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2e0ba63\" data-id=\"2e0ba63\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1411e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d1411e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>It is no secret that drones have become increasingly popular in recent years, with a wide range of applications in both personal and professional spheres. One such application is hunting, which has stirred up some controversy regarding its legality. Can you use drones for hunting turkey? What about using drones for other game?<\/p><p>In this article, we&#8217;ll explore whether can you use drones for hunting and the moral implications it has for those within the industry.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7574925 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7574925\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>TL;DR<\/strong> &#8211; No, you can&#8217;t use drones for hunting in most states. They are a nuisance to wildlife, and create an overwhelmingly unfair advantage.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7dab8d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7dab8d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/drone-flying-in-the-wilderness.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-646\" alt=\"drone flying in the wilderness\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/drone-flying-in-the-wilderness.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/drone-flying-in-the-wilderness-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc99d53 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fc99d53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Why You Can&#8217;t Hunt Using a Drone in Almost Every State<\/h2><p>Since drones became widely available to the general public, people have been looking for new and innovative ways to use them. One such way that has gained some popularity is using drones for hunting. The problem is, drones are disruptive to wildlife.<\/p><p>However, before you go out and buy a drone for your next hunting trip, you should know that 45 out of 50 states currently have laws against using drones for hunting purposes. Only Connecticut, Kentucky, Maryland, Oklahoma, and Rhode Island have laws that permit the use of drones, but some have not specified the type of usage the drone is allowed for.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-5718e62 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5718e62\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-f55e052\" data-id=\"f55e052\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1012cc4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1012cc4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>The Disruptive Nature of Drones in Wildlife Areas<\/h3><p>In recent years, there has been an increasing trend of people using drones for recreation and commercial purposes. As technology becomes more accessible and affordable, the number of people using drones is only expected to grow. Along with this increase in drone use comes increased potential for disruption of wildlife.<\/p><p>As a result, states have enacted laws regulating drone use to minimize the impact on wildlife. These laws vary from state to state, but they typically dictate when and where drones can be flown.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-d0b343d\" data-id=\"d0b343d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4664dd8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"4664dd8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=VQ8C6snF2W8&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-video .elementor-widget-container{overflow:hidden;transform:translateZ(0)}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper{aspect-ratio:var(--video-aspect-ratio)}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper iframe,.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper video{height:100%;width:100%;display:flex;border:none;background-color:#000}@supports not (aspect-ratio:1\/1){.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper{position:relative;overflow:hidden;height:0;padding-bottom:calc(100% \/ var(--video-aspect-ratio))}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper iframe,.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper video{position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0}}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-open-inline .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay{position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0;background-size:cover;background-position:50%}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay{cursor:pointer;text-align:center}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay:hover .elementor-custom-embed-play i{opacity:1}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay img{display:block;width:100%;aspect-ratio:var(--video-aspect-ratio);-o-object-fit:cover;object-fit:cover;-o-object-position:center center;object-position:center center}@supports not (aspect-ratio:1\/1){.elementor-widget-video .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay{position:relative;overflow:hidden;height:0;padding-bottom:calc(100% \/ var(--video-aspect-ratio))}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay img{position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0}}.elementor-widget-video .e-hosted-video .elementor-video{-o-object-fit:cover;object-fit:cover}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-video,.e-con>.elementor-widget-video{width:var(--container-widget-width);--flex-grow:var(--container-widget-flex-grow)}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dcb4be elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2dcb4be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Additionally,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dronesvue.com\/usa-national-parks-are-you-allowed-to-fly-a-drone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">many national parks do not allow drones<\/a>\u00a0because of the potential disturbance to the animals and the natural surroundings.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6e4840 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e6e4840\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>The Impact of Drones on Wildlife<\/h2><p>There are a few different ways that drones can potentially impact wildlife.<\/p><p>First, there is the issue of noise pollution. Drones are not precisely silent machines, and their noise can be disruptive to animals and humans alike. This noise pollution can disturb animals and disrupt their natural behavior patterns in wildlife areas.<\/p><p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\/turkey-hunting-camo\/\">Best Turkey Hunting Camo<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>Another potential issue is physical disturbance. When hunting with a drone, there is always the potential that the drone will scare away the game or otherwise disturb the natural surroundings. This disturbance can have a negative impact on both animals and plants alike.<\/p><p>Additionally, crashes are always a possibility\u2014and a crashed drone can cause significant physical damage to an area (especially if it contains hazardous materials).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-af5fb67 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"af5fb67\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4c1e0b4\" data-id=\"4c1e0b4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc23056 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"cc23056\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/tm5Fkr4wdjk&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-a71686a\" data-id=\"a71686a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4ea0db elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d4ea0db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Finally, there is also the issue of privacy invasion. Many people enjoy going to nature areas to get away from it all and feel like they have some privacy.<\/p><p>However, drones have the potential to invade this privacy by taking pictures or videos without people&#8217;s knowledge or consent. This invasion of privacy can be especially problematic in sensitive areas such as national parks.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3210e9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3210e9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>The Dark Side of Drones in Hunting<\/h3><p>Most states regulate hunting to ensure everyone has a fair chance at harvesting the game. Allowing drones would give some hunters an advantage over others not using them. Drones can be used to scout ahead and find a game that might be otherwise difficult to find.<\/p><p>They can also be used to track animals after they have been wounded, making it more likely that the animal will be killed. This is not fair to those hunters who are not using drones and are adhering to traditional hunting methods.<\/p><p>In addition, drones can be very disruptive to animals and their natural behavior patterns. The noise from the drone can cause animals to flee from an area, making them more difficult for all hunters to find. Drones can also be used to harass animals, which is cruel and illegal in many states. If drones are allowed for hunting, there will likely be more instances of illegal hunting as well.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d10b78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d10b78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>The Use of Drones in Hunting: Pros and Cons<\/h2><p>The use of drones has become increasingly popular in a variety of industries. However, using drones in hunting is a contentious issue, with many arguing that it gives hunters an unfair advantage and takes away from the traditional skillsets required for hunting.<\/p><p>Now, let&#8217;s weigh the pros and cons of using drones in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\/\">hunting turkey<\/a>, or any other animal, to help you make an informed decision about whether or not this practice is proper for you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-948b0e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"948b0e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>The Pros of Using Drones in Hunting<\/h3><p>There are a few key advantages to using drones in hunting.<\/p><ol><li>First, drones allow you to cover more ground quickly and efficiently. If you&#8217;re looking for a specific type of animal, you can use your drone to scan a large area in a shorter amount of time than it would take you to search on foot.<\/li><li>Second, drones can help you get a better vantage point when trying to spot a game. If you&#8217;re struggling to see an animal from where you&#8217;re standing, a drone can help you get a better view from above.<\/li><li>Finally, drones can be equipped with thermal cameras, which can be incredibly helpful for spotting animals at night or in dense brush.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67d941a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"67d941a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>The Cons of Using Drones in Hunting<\/h3><p>While there are some clear advantages to using drones in hunting, there are also some disadvantages that should be considered.<\/p><ol><li>First and foremost, the use of drones takes away from the traditional skills required for hunting. Hunters need to know how to track and spot games independently to be successful. Hunters risk losing these essential skills by relying on drones to do this work for them.<\/li><li>Additionally, using drones often leads to more extended hunts because animals are more difficult to approach when they can see or hear a drone overhead.<\/li><li>And finally, some people argue that using drones takes away from the excitement and challenge of hunting, which is one of the main draws of the sport.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1339f88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1339f88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Hunting and Electronic Devices<\/h2><p>As technology progresses, we are sure to run into more devices that are extremely advances, like drones. Heck, we have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\/electronic-turkey-calls\/\">electronic turkey calls right<\/a> now that sound identical to whatever call your turkey is using.<\/p><p>The main problem is the unfair advantage, and this advantage is so big it brings into account ethics. I&#8217;m not saying electronic devices are good or bad, I&#8217;m simply stating the arguments for both sides.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb4b6ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bb4b6ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Summary &#8211; Hunting With The Aid of a Drone<\/h2><p>Overall, using drones in hunting is a controversial issue that elicits strong opinions on both sides. While there are some clear advantages to using drones in hunting, such as increased efficiency and improved visibility, many people believe this practice takes away from the traditional skills required for hunting and can lead to more extended hunts with fewer results.<\/p><p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theturkeyhunt.com\/turkey-hunting-calls\/\">The Best Turkey Hunting Calls<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>Ultimately, whether or not you decide to use drones in your hunting will depend on your personal preferences and beliefs about this sport. But do remember, it is illegal in 45 out of 50 states, so be sure to check the laws in your area before you use a drone for hunting.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is no secret that drones have become increasingly popular in recent years, with a wide range of applications in both personal and professional spheres. One such application is hunting, which has stirred up some controversy regarding its legality. Can you use drones for hunting turkey? What about using drones for other game? 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