S 9438 New York Senate · 2023 Regular Session

Allows the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in tracking big game

This bill allows licensed hunters to use drones to locate dead, wounded, or injured big game animals. It gives the state department the authority to certify drones and issue permits for their use in tracking these specific animals, including bears. The law does not permit using drones for hunting live game but focuses on finding animals that are already down. Regulations regarding drone safety and operation will be established by the department once the bill becomes effective.
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Introduced May 15, 2024 Last action May 15, 2024
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