The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has announced a new law restricting the use of drones while hunting and fishing across the state.
Following the Kentucky Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Energy’s adjournment on Oct. 16, a new administrative regulation took effect making it illegal to use aircraft or unmanned aircraft to take fish or wildlife.
Officials said the rule aims to promote fair, safe, and responsible outdoor recreation for everyone. Hunters can still use drones for scouting wildlife, as long as the device isn’t used to help take an animal. Likewise, drone operators may alert someone to the location of a dead animal for recovery purposes.
However, the law strictly prohibits using drones to hunt, shoot, wound, trap, herd, or guide hunters to live animals spotted by a drone.
The regulation applies statewide, covering both public and private lands.
For additional details, visit the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife’s official page or contact the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Information Center at 800-858-1549.
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