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Is scouting defined as 'for the purpose of hunting'? I would interpret it to be. And if there is game there, are they being harassed?
Is scouting defined as 'for the purpose of hunting'? I would interpret it to be. And if there is game there, are they being harassed?https://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=220-413-070PDFWAC 220-413-070Hunting with aid of aircraft, boats or other vehicles.(1) It is unlawful to use aircraft, including unmanned aircraft, to spot, locate or report the location of wildlife for the purpose of hunting; except as authorized by a permit issued by the director.(2) It is unlawful to hunt wildlife from a vehicle, aircraft, including unmanned aircraft, except as authorized by a permit issued by the director, or from a boat propelled by motor unless the motor of such boat has been completely shut off and its progress has ceased.(3) It is unlawful to use a vehicle, aircraft, unmanned aircraft, or motor-propelled boat for the purpose of pursuing, concentrating, or harassing any wild animal or wild bird, except as authorized by the department to aid in addressing wildlife conflict.(4) It is unlawful to hunt big game on the day one was airborne in an aircraft, except on a regularly scheduled commercial airline flight.(5) It is unlawful to hunt game animals, game birds, or migratory birds on the day one has operated an unmanned aircraft.[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.040, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, 77.12.210, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.570, 77.12.800, 77.15.245, 77.32.007, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, 77.32.370, and 77.32.530. WSR 18-11-061 (Order 18-76), § 220-413-070, filed 5/11/18, effective 6/11/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-05-112 (Order 17-04), recodified as § 220-413-070, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 82-04-034 (Order 177), § 232-12-057, filed 1/28/82; WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-057, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-150.]
How would they prove that flying a drone in the summer was for the "purpose of hunting"?
Quote from: Bob33 on November 05, 2019, 12:41:37 PMHow would they prove that flying a drone in the summer was for the "purpose of hunting"?I doubt the authorities could prove it, but it would seem like an obvious intent. If I had an expensive drone, I sure wouldn't go flying it in and around the woods. I'd find a lot better location with less obstacles that could cause a crash.
Quote from: N7XW on November 05, 2019, 12:45:25 PMQuote from: Bob33 on November 05, 2019, 12:41:37 PMHow would they prove that flying a drone in the summer was for the "purpose of hunting"?I doubt the authorities could prove it, but it would seem like an obvious intent. If I had an expensive drone, I sure wouldn't go flying it in and around the woods. I'd find a lot better location with less obstacles that could cause a crash. Why would it be obvious? There are plenty of people with drones who don't hunt.
Quote from: Bob33 on November 05, 2019, 12:41:37 PMHow would they prove that flying a drone in the summer was for the "purpose of hunting"?Back to (3)? I would find better options to use my time and resources. Others can fight the battle.
Quote from: Ghost Hunter on November 05, 2019, 12:47:37 PMQuote from: Bob33 on November 05, 2019, 12:41:37 PMHow would they prove that flying a drone in the summer was for the "purpose of hunting"?Back to (3)? I would find better options to use my time and resources. Others can fight the battle. Perhaps, although it is more or less harassing than someone motoring around the woods in an ATV to scout?I don't plan to do it or necessarily endorse it, but I find it difficult to believe that someone could be successfully prosecuted for it if the activity occurred distinct from a time when hunting was legal.
It's pretty common for people to scout with airplanes. Doesn't seem to be an issue with that.
Quote from: bobcat on November 05, 2019, 12:56:45 PMIt's pretty common for people to scout with airplanes. Doesn't seem to be an issue with that.The guy who had the Governor's elk tag a few years ago got in trouble for scouting from an aircraft, didn't he? Or, at least the guide got in trouble.
First off if you never have flown a drone, you dont understand how noisy they are. Yes they are electric but the tiny propellers are moving at such a high rate of speed that they produce lots of sound. Unless your very high off the ground it will spook animals. Then if you're that high you wont have any detail of your drainage that a google earth imagery could show. Also if you see that bedded elk and it gets up and runs away, I'd say that's a pretty easy case to prove Wildlife harassment. Drones are also banned from wilderness areas of national forests. Guys shooting 900 yards like it's nothing, chasing animals with drones, shooting from the truck, doesnt anyone care about fair chase and conservation anymore ? It seems like everyone just wants their facebook likes and to have their face out their with all the manufacturers pics.
Pretty sure they are invasive. So I would guess it’s the same as coyote
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When is enough enough with technology.
Must be a mellennial thing.