Post by subzero350 on Sept 30, 2024 22:46:28 GMT -5
The hunting guide states:
"Drones with infrared abilities may be used to locate and recover a legally taken wild animal, including deer that have already been lawfully killed."
However, in the DNR email I received today under 'Changes to deer hunting regulations for 2024-25', it states: "Infrared sensors (including a drone) can be used to retrieve a legally taken deer."
Question 1:
Can a hand-held thermal camera (infrared detecting sensor) be used to recover a legally taken wild animal, including a deer that has been lawfully killed? Or does the this thermal/infrared sensor need to be mounted to an unmanned drone to comply with the law?
Question 2:
If a legally shot deer is located using the thermal/infrared camera (or so-equipped drone) but is discovered to still be alive but wounded, what action should be taken to remain in compliance with the law?
"Drones with infrared abilities may be used to locate and recover a legally taken wild animal, including deer that have already been lawfully killed."
However, in the DNR email I received today under 'Changes to deer hunting regulations for 2024-25', it states: "Infrared sensors (including a drone) can be used to retrieve a legally taken deer."
Question 1:
Can a hand-held thermal camera (infrared detecting sensor) be used to recover a legally taken wild animal, including a deer that has been lawfully killed? Or does the this thermal/infrared sensor need to be mounted to an unmanned drone to comply with the law?
Question 2:
If a legally shot deer is located using the thermal/infrared camera (or so-equipped drone) but is discovered to still be alive but wounded, what action should be taken to remain in compliance with the law?
