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Post by arlowe13 on Aug 8, 2016 12:19:52 GMT -5
There is a large bean field next to our campground on the Ohio River in Milton, KY. I see deer in the beans just about every evening and morning, but was able to finally see how they would react to my drone flying over them. I have seen upwards to 20 deer at a time feeding in this field, but only 3 this evening.
The drone is fairly loud, so I'm sure the deer can hear it from 100+ yards away, but it seems like if high enough, they don't really care about it. You'll see if it gets low enough, they don't appreciate the buzzing, haha.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2016 12:38:28 GMT -5
I used my son's drone last year for scouting pre and after season. A great way to scout without being in the woods. I learned a lot of the paths through the fields from patch to patch. In the after season, I could see the paths in the woods. It was a great learning. I could see the neighbors woods/field and see how they moved from farm to farm. Don't worry, the neighbor was with us.
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on Aug 8, 2016 12:52:27 GMT -5
I think they're cool, but I'll probably never use one. The only thing I'd want to see where I hunt is the bedding area, but I don't have permission there ...so I won't.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2016 13:03:21 GMT -5
I think they're cool, but I'll probably never use one. The only thing I'd want to see where I hunt is the bedding area, but I don't have permission there ...so I won't. I would have been the same way, but my son last year brought it down to learn how etc. Without knowing, the video he shot of the farm was awesome. That's when we realized it was a great tool to use. There are two great bed areas, one on the farm and one a 150 yards off the farm. We could see the paths in and out from bed to bed to feed areas. I changed my stand location last year to be in-between to two beds downwind on NE winds. Worked out great and saw many bucks and finally took the 10 pointer. I had no idea of the other bed area close by off the farm.
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Post by wesb81219 on Aug 8, 2016 15:15:20 GMT -5
That's pretty cool. if you got a high end drone the camera might have a good zoom feature but nonetheless that is a pretty awesome tool to have in your arsenal.
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Post by steiny on Aug 8, 2016 15:59:22 GMT -5
Those drones are cool, been thinking about getting one.
I suspect we will begin seeing a few cases of poaching related to drone use in upcoming years since theya re so readiliy available and cheap to purchase. This could give a guy a real unfair edge by locating a holed up animal from overhead, then slipping in on him.
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Post by firstwd on Aug 8, 2016 16:04:59 GMT -5
Those drones are cool, been thinking about getting one. I suspect we will begin seeing a few cases of poaching related to drone use in upcoming years since theya re so readiliy available and cheap to purchase. This could give a guy a real unfair edge by locating a holed up animal from overhead, then slipping in on him. With the current regulations, I lean more sooner than later.
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on Aug 8, 2016 16:43:52 GMT -5
I think they're cool, but I'll probably never use one. The only thing I'd want to see where I hunt is the bedding area, but I don't have permission there ...so I won't. I would have been the same way, but my son last year brought it down to learn how etc. Without knowing, the video he shot of the farm was awesome. That's when we realized it was a great tool to use. There are two great bed areas, one on the farm and one a 150 yards off the farm. We could see the paths in and out from bed to bed to feed areas. I changed my stand location last year to be in-between to two beds downwind on NE winds. Worked out great and saw many bucks and finally took the 10 pointer. I had no idea of the other bed area close by off the farm. I bet I could see a lot from the edge of my property; we share the property line of the bedding area.
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Post by duff on Aug 8, 2016 18:42:00 GMT -5
that is cool. the sky really is the limit. we purchased a service for work. the guy took facility photos and included heat loss detection and a few other cool tricks. i doubt anyone will buy that for a deer but if it was available....maybe. not sure what insurance would allow on the real pricey models
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Post by INhuntin on Aug 8, 2016 20:17:51 GMT -5
A little caution on your new found scouting tool. I would hate to see them banned because of misuse. Is there any rules in place for the scouting/hunting use of drones? Just like any tool the use possibilities are wide open, but they can & will be misused by those with less hunting ability. I think that if you use them while hunting to move/heard deer is not proper use. Or if you scout someone others hunting property (without permission)to gain knowledge of any larger deer would be wrong.
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Post by duff on Aug 8, 2016 20:29:49 GMT -5
The satellites used by google maps is incredible along with pics from the road in street view. Not sure why a drone with a camera is considered a violation.
I get the herding or pushing deer.
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Post by medic22 on Aug 8, 2016 20:37:02 GMT -5
A little caution on your new found scouting tool. I would hate to see them banned because of misuse. Is there any rules in place for the scouting/hunting use of drones? Just like any tool the use possibilities are wide open, but they can & will be misused by those with less hunting ability. I think that if you use them while hunting to move/heard deer is not proper use. Or if you scout someone others hunting property (without permission)to gain knowledge of any larger deer would be wrong. There was a law introduced last year to ban the use of drones as an aid while hunting. I dont recall what happened to it.
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Post by firstwd on Aug 8, 2016 20:39:16 GMT -5
A little caution on your new found scouting tool. I would hate to see them banned because of misuse. Is there any rules in place for the scouting/hunting use of drones? Just like any tool the use possibilities are wide open, but they can & will be misused by those with less hunting ability. I think that if you use them while hunting to move/heard deer is not proper use. Or if you scout someone others hunting property (without permission)to gain knowledge of any larger deer would be wrong. There was a law introduced last year to ban the use of drones as an aid while hunting. I dont recall what happened to it. It passed and is included in this year's Hunting Guide
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Post by arlowe13 on Aug 8, 2016 21:01:51 GMT -5
A little caution on your new found scouting tool. I would hate to see them banned because of misuse. Is there any rules in place for the scouting/hunting use of drones? Just like any tool the use possibilities are wide open, but they can & will be misused by those with less hunting ability. I think that if you use them while hunting to move/heard deer is not proper use. Or if you scout someone others hunting property (without permission)to gain knowledge of any larger deer would be wrong. Like previously stated, yes, there is an Indiana law described in the guide: "In other legislative action, state law now prohibits the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (i.e., drones) to search for, scout, locate, or detect a wild animal as an aid to taking that animal during the hunting season, and for 14 days prior to the hunting season for that animal." This video I took was in Kentucky, where there are no such laws. Even if I were in Indiana, we are still many days away from being 14 days out. Now, there is some interpretation included in that law, where it seems like you can legally fly during season if you are not going to actively hunt that animal.
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on Aug 8, 2016 21:25:46 GMT -5
I'd like to have one just to fly it around. I use to have a couple helicopters and they were lots of fun. I'd probably just use mine to replace my selfie stick.
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Post by arlowe13 on Aug 9, 2016 4:17:10 GMT -5
I'd like to have one just to fly it around. I use to have a couple helicopters and they were lots of fun. I'd probably just use mine to replace my selfie stick. They are really easy to fly and very fun!
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Post by GS1 on Aug 9, 2016 7:20:49 GMT -5
Is that a DJI? I've been wanting a Phantom 4.
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Post by steiny on Aug 9, 2016 7:30:27 GMT -5
Somebody mentioned using one for work. Check your insurance coverage. Our business insurance strictly states that we are not covered for drone usage. Talked to them about it and there is serious concern in the insurance industry that these drones could lead to huge claims hitting power lines, aircraft, etc.
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Post by jjas on Aug 9, 2016 7:34:58 GMT -5
I have a feeling that drone usage is going to end up being a bigger issue than many people think.
You have to wonder how long it will take for someone to get p*ssed off @ their neighbor for ignoring the property lines and "scouting" the neighboring properties with a drone? I would imagine that more than one drone will be shot out of the sky this year.
And during the hunting season, I won't be surprised to read about anti-hunters (or people who don't want their neighbors killing "their" buck) flying drones over or "near" neighboring properties to deliberately try and chase the deer off.
Finally....when does technology present an unfair advantage and violate the rules of fair chase?
People run cameras 24/7/365 and only have to go into the woods to replace batteries as the cameras are accessible from their phones and computers. Now we're going to "scout" deer from the air?
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Post by GS1 on Aug 9, 2016 8:19:48 GMT -5
I have a feeling that drone usage is going to end up being a bigger issue than many people think. You have to wonder how long it will take for someone to get p*ssed off @ their neighbor for ignoring the property lines and "scouting" the neighboring properties with a drone? I would imagine that more than one drone will be shot out of the sky this year. And during the hunting season, I won't be surprised to read about anti-hunters (or people who don't want their neighbors killing "their" buck) flying drones over or "near" neighboring properties to deliberately try and chase the deer off. Finally....when does technology present an unfair advantage and violate the rules of fair chase? People run cameras 24/7/365 and only have to go into the woods to replace batteries as the cameras are accessible from their phones and computers. Now we're going to "scout" deer from the air? All of which have already happened.
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