Drone deer recovery

[tvc184]

Probably should but I doubt they will. I had a lengthy conversation with a couple of game wardens about it at a youth hunt I was at with my son. They were very against it and said they would fight it as game wardens. Their rationale was it would make their jobs harder to catch people poaching at night and increase people who do poach at night. I just said it was a **** shame and didn't argue with them.

The logic of government thinking….

Let’s stop mass murders by limiting magazine capacity. That’ll stop ‘em! Using Texas as an example, no one who is intentionally about to face death or life without parole as the only options, will dare risk being caught with an illegal magazine.

So poachers who are willing to lose their firearms and equipment to seizure, being jailed and paying huge fines and replacement fees, won’t use drones because……. why again?

[justletmein]

Tracking is a lost art. I can't believe how lazy "hunters" have gotten.

[Krautzy]

Drones shouldn't be allowed for any sort of recovery. It is a very slippery slope. Who's to stop a fella from taking a shot he would never take on an animal because he has the comfort of a thermal drone to go find it for him?

Not only that, lets say he wounds the animal and sees where its bedded. The deer may not be mortally wounded but you're telling me, him knowing where that deer was seeking safe harbor isn't now in the guys head? where's the first place he's gonna set up for his next hunt.... and whats that called? Scouting

[tvc184]

Drones shouldn't be allowed for any sort of recovery. It is a very slippery slope. Who's to stop a fella from taking a shot he would never take on an animal because he has the comfort of a thermal drone to go find it for him?

Not only that, lets say he wounds the animal and sees where its bedded. The deer may not be mortally wounded but you're telling me, him knowing where that deer was seeking safe harbor isn't now in the guys head? where's the first place he's gonna set up for his next hunt.... and whats that called? Scouting

“Who's to stop a fella from taking a shot he would never take on an animal because he has the comfort of a DOG to go find it for him?”

What’s to stop a guy from taking aerial photos of his property or lease? He isn’t hunting or scouting, he is merely taking scenic photographs.

[Krautzy]

Comparing using a dog and a thermal drone for deer recovery is comical my friend, you must have not seen any of these deer recover videos

[M16]

Probably should but I doubt they will. I had a lengthy conversation with a couple of game wardens about it at a youth hunt I was at with my son. They were very against it and said they would fight it as game wardens. Their rationale was it would make their jobs harder to catch people poaching at night and increase people who do poach at night. I just said it was a **** shame and didn't argue with them.

Typical game warden bs. You need to have a thermal drone to operate at night. It has lights showing exactly where it is. It would make their job easier spotting a drone flying around in the air. Furthermore I don’t believe there is a thermal drone that you can legally fly without a pilots license. Laws are not about making their job easier. As a matter of fact I don't think you could make their job an easier no matter what. They don't enforce laws we have now. Look at all the illegal stuff being done by illegal aliens on the coast. No fishing license, undersize fish, catching game fish with a cast net. No problem and no ticket. Too lazy to track them down if they give them a ticket and they don't pay or show up for court. Hand them an outdoor annual that printed in English and call it good. Even though the don't understand English. Heaven help you if you are an American citizen with a job and an address. Keep them on the border where they actually have to earn their pay.

[tvc184]

Comparing using a dog and a thermal drone for deer recovery is comical my friend, you must have not seen any of these deer recover videos

I made no comparison.

Your point was taking a shot with the comfort of finding a wounded deer. A deer that may not be mortally wounded.

On a bow hunting site no less…..

[Howard]

Sure it can be abused just like anything else can ….those saying what would stop this and that …. Same thing that stops anyone from doing illegal things already - good morals and ethics. I’m all for it - love watching the guys goofy YouTube channels and some of the amazing recoveries. I’m sure dog guys hate it but there is time and place for both. Many wounded deer that would probably live get shot after bayed by a good dog - this would eliminate that too. Take a look at deer , back off and let it be if going to make it and sleep better that night

guy saying people have become lazy or poor at tracking …..some have sure. I enjoy the challenge and skill at tracking a deer but I also would go the extra step and expense when I fail ….. vs same guy against technology probably say oh well plenty more deer. I have taken off and stayed several extra days or drove home and then right back several hours one way just to look more cause passengers had to be back for work etc

I still think it’s greatest thing since sliced bread and been flying a drone a lot lately and absolutely love it! Would love to get a thermal and better one

[Tejas Wildlife]

I saw this on another message board, and I’m all for it. I have fence line/property line hunting neighbors on three sides of my place in OK, and I have to give them permission to trespass at least once every year. I’d dang sure rather someone fly over with a drone than have several people and usually a d*mn dog traipsing through my place.

Why do you "HAVE" to give them access? I understand being a good neighbor & always allowed wounded game retrieval on my ranch. They being said, my understanding is a landowner can refuse access if they so wish.

[gtsticker]

Probably should but I doubt they will. I had a lengthy conversation with a couple of game wardens about it at a youth hunt I was at with my son. They were very against it and said they would fight it as game wardens. Their rationale was it would make their jobs harder to catch people poaching at night and increase people who do poach at night. I just said it was a **** shame and didn't argue with them.

Trust me the game wardens don't make those decisions. It will be the legislators or the TPWD commission that will have to make a decision of that magnitude.

[RWNJRB]

But you can call in a tracking dog at night bay up deer and go shoot at night with a flashlight. Right? Am I missing something?

[Howard]

But you can call in a tracking dog at night bay up deer and go shoot at night with a flashlight. Right? Am I missing something?

Any some of these are non fatal hit but get killed by dog owner and great dog bays it anyway …. Drone can check it and leave never pushing it off bed or property. So many pros and only cons involve ethics and morals

[Jay-J]

So Is deer drone recovery legal in Tx or not?

[Howard]

So Is deer drone recovery legal in Tx or not?

it is not …. In fact it’s not even legal to take a photo of a deer or pig or wildlife with a drone ….even if not harrasssing it Under the current law anyway but GW I talked to said it’s going to be addressed soon

[donpablo]

Listed under illegal activities: use aircraft (including drones, except by activity-specific permit) to hunt, locate (including wounded animals), manage, harass, drive, trap or photograph any wild animal.
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Did they ever address this? Also, wouldn't this make helicopter hog hunts illegal?