Drone deer recovery

[kyle1974]

Gotcha, that makes sense. Fwiw, I think helicopter surveys are really fun but they undercount way more than most people realize. I am pretty sure we only count 60% of our deer.
I can't find a statute that would make it unlawful to use a drone to look for a carcass.

I agree, I'm to the point that helo surveys really do nothing but give you a joy ride for about $5000. I can come up with better counts using trail cameras and blind surveys, it just takes a few days to gather the data.

the last couple surveys, we have known deer that are regulars that are not seen during the survey and the counts are always less than what we observe from the blinds.

I wish the state would clarify this drone business. Not that I would know, but I think putting a drone in the air to find a dead deer would be nothing but postive.

as said earlier.. we have cellular cameras that will text live photos. For that matter, There is no law against setting up live streaming video cameras for deer.... but you can't use a drone? silly.

[Landrover]

never say never as things have changed faster in the last 15 years in hunting than they have in 50.

[samj]

They have changed in the last 5 years. Better get ahold now, or forever sit down and shut your mouth and obey the Almighty Govt. Cody JOHNSON - "Until You Can't" is a good montra to live by .
Sam J.

[Howard]

https://youtu.be/nJSAFWbLE6A

Most recent video. Again - amazing footage. At end they find the wounded deer still alive. The zoomed in lighted pics are amazing and the deer has no clue they are on it


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[Bard]

The Wardens will soon be watching you with the same tech, maybe having a couple cold ones around the campire and they buzz your hanging rack. Should get interesting.

[kyle1974]

The Wardens will soon be watching you with the same tech, maybe having a couple cold ones around the campire and they buzz your hanging rack. Should get interesting.

I'm sure they already are. The border patrol has all kind of drones with thermal cameras

[Howard]

The Wardens will soon be watching you with the same tech, maybe having a couple cold ones around the campire and they buzz your hanging rack. Should get interesting.

Fine with me …. Ain’t doing anything wrong ….. be a waste of their time. Our ranch is directly next door to a huge billionaire ranch …. Has airstrip and runway for his king air jet , planes, and choppers. Maybe there is restricted drone air space [emoji23]


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[Bear Charge]

If it works

[Beargrasstx]

I was against drones...not a huge fan I believe they infringe on landowners rights or privacy...

However, I can't help but admit how great they would be to find wounded game and take deer surveys. A true game changer and I would quit my job and do this as a business if legal. Imagine working year round with as many exotics as we have, wild hogs, and then deer season. Hit me up if anyone thinks about going in business one day.

The drone set up and accessories are going to be 18k to 20k to mimic what the guy from deer drone recovery is doing, so it is has to be a full on business to justify that kind of expense.

[Greenheadless]

I was against drones...not a huge fan I believe they infringe on landowners rights or privacy...

However, I can't help but admit how great they would be to find wounded game and take deer surveys. A true game changer and I would quit my job and do this as a business if legal. Imagine working year round with as many exotics as we have, wild hogs, and then deer season. Hit me up if anyone thinks about going in business one day.

The drone set up and accessories are going to be 18k to 20k to mimic what the guy from deer drone recovery is doing, so it is has to be a full on business to justify that kind of expense.

We started doing our annual surveys with one a year or two ago.

It has been a game changer (no pun intended).

Sure beats the driving and spotlighting.

[Beargrasstx]

We started doing our annual surveys with one a year or two ago.

It has been a game changer (no pun intended).

Sure beats the driving and spotlighting.

How much do they charge to conduct a deer survey? Do they do it in one day or over several days and avg results?

[Hockley]

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Drones should NOT be allowed for any hunting and/or recovery purposes.

[Greenheadless]

How much do they charge to conduct a deer survey? Do they do it in one day or over several days and avg results?

We have a guy that has an FAA license and has a drone inspection business who is a member.

Multiple days, just like the traditional surveys were.

[chillymac]

What about for hogs in the off season

[tvc184]

What about for hogs in the off season

From TPWD:

Except with permits issued by Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, the use of drones to hunt, drive, capture, take, count or photograph any wildlife is unlawful. This includes locating wounded animals as well.