I need some input on this one. PETA is supposedly selling drones to people who want to use them to harass hunters. Question: Aren't they going to be somewhat expensive and wouldn't they be exposed to gunfire if they actually got close enough to harass anything?

I can just see the elated look on a teenagers face after a hard day of pheasant hunting; "Hey dad, look, I got my limit of roosters and two drones!"

Wouldn't shock me, they got more than enough money from donations from people stupid enough to give it to em

don't shoot them up too bad, may be a good market for spare parts.

Paul:
This was tried with in the last two years and yes, someone shot one
down.

pick65

Most Game Departments have strict 'no harassment' laws on the books, but I doubt that they have provisions for the use of drones. If you shoot one down, be ready to be on the 6 o'clock News, I would guess the drones are armed with cameras.

I wouldn't want to be the numbskull who suggested that at a board meeting:
"Yeahh, let's put some hugely expensive aircraft near hunters carrying guns. What could go wrong?"

...on second thought, knowing PeTA's grasp on reality, it was probably received with huge enthusiasm!

"Looked like a Canada Goose to me. My sincere apologies to PeTA on the loss of their $50,000 toy. Words cannot express the depths of my sympathy."

So, if a guy ( any guy ) was thinking of arming one of these drones and sending it somewhere ( like the HSUS headquarters, just as an example, of course ) how much would this cost? ( For each member of Trapperman ADC, just as an example, of course )

It is my understanding that drones can fly both back and forth; depending on who was at the controls. I have noticed that we are always reactive but maybe it's time to get proactive. Why wait until some stupid Anti-group bombs the NRA headquarters. With the right technique, we could drop skunk essence on all of the oppositions headquarters and render them ineffective for years!

If this works, I want full credit. ( And if not, my name is Vinke )

Im in Paul.

States Mulling Legislation to Ban Drones

Posted on February 14, 2014

Several states are considering legislation to protect hunters, anglers and trappers from harassment by unmanned, aerial drones while exercising their legal right to pursue and take wildlife. As reported by U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance (USSA) in October of last year, PETA has offered small drones for sale and is encouraging its members to utilize them to monitor sportsmen in the field.

Following the example set last year by Illinois, which passed a law to prohibit the use of drones to interfere with sportsmen, the USSA is seeing similar bills put forward in other states early in 2014. Bills to outlaw harassment of sportsmen with drones are currently being considered in Alabama and Tennessee. While in Hawaii, a broader bill addressing unmanned aerial vehicles contains a prohibition against causing a nuisance with drones, and a New Jersey bill increases the penalties for harassing a person legally taking wildlife.

“It is encouraging to see legislation arising that takes a stand against the extreme actions of the animal rights lobby,” said Nick Pinizzotto, USSA’s president and CEO. “Hunters are the driving force behind wildlife conservation in this country and should not be painted as criminals by radical anti-hunting organizations.”

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You know, though, there have been really quiet days sitting in the old duck blind when I would have welcomed a nice flock of drones.

Are they given them drones away for free? Where do I sign up?

They do make smaller "Hobby" type drones for a lot cheaper. One went for a joy ride I think in new York and almost hit somebody awhile ago.

I hope they have drone liability insurance.

Drones are only $600 bucks or so. 2k if decked out with a go pro with a stabilizer for shooting video and relaying to a computer.

Thanks Jerry. After careful consideration, I realized that I've never blasted anything worth 600 bucks, much less 2 grand, out of the air. You may have gone a long way to re-pique my interest in wing-shooting. I'm thinking about starting the very first senior drone shooting league.

What size shot? would have to be big. BBB or maybe buckshot.

You are absolutely right ADC. For many years we could not buy or shoot buckshot in Wisconsin. After I started shooting it, I can understand why. This stuff is like shooting a dozen .22s at the same time. Great for people with vision problems. Under the right conditions you could probably take out out an entire flock of drones with three shots.

he he he