States Look to Ban PETA's Spy Drones

by
posted on March 6, 2014
dogs_ah2015_fs.jpg (16)

As reported here, anti-hunters are attempting to use spy-drone technology to videotape—or perhaps the more appropriate word would be "harass"—hunters. My favorite such incident involves an anti whose drones were shot down four straight times. In a prior incident the same buffoon was arrested for paragliding over goose pits in an effort to frighten away birds and intimidate hunters.

One loon was really nothing to worry about. However, last fall the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance (USSA) reported that PETA had acquired drones for the purpose of stalking hunters. With a potentially more organized effort looming, several states are now mulling legislation to expressly ban the use of drones to harass sportsmen. According to USSA, Illinois has already passed a drone prohibition, while Alabama, Tennessee, New Jersey and Hawaii are considering similar laws.

Given that the USSA, NRA and others have already successfully gotten hunter harassment laws passed in all 50 states, I suspect that PETA's plans were already illegal. But it never hurts to give such laws added teeth.

My other question is this: If a private entity—without a warrant, of course—flies a drone over private property, do you not have legal authority to destroy it? I'd consult an attorney before taking such action, of course, but I doubt a $325 PETA drone would be any match for a well-placed load of No. 2 shot.

Latest

JTH The First Deer Hunt Lead
JTH The First Deer Hunt Lead

The First Deer Hunt: From Mentorship to Magazine

The only hunters in his family were his grandfathers, one of whom he never met and the other too old to take to the field by the time the author came of age. So the offer by a family friend to take him hunting was too good to be true for a youngster.

Federal Ammunition Adds Train + Protect 10mm Ammo

Federal Premium recently added a new line extension to its Train + Protect product line—featuring packaging that honors any shooter’s birthright to bear arms—with a new load in 10mm Auto.

First Look: Redding Reloading Equipment Die Sets for 400 Legend

Redding Reloading Equipment has introduced a 3-Die Set for the 400 Legend.

#SundayGunday: Benelli M2 Field

Get a closer look at the Benelli M2 Field, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

Review: Trijicon Specialized Reflex Optic (SRO)

With an old bull in spitting distance and his target bull still hidden, Brad Fenson needed a combination of precision and situational awareness to keep life and limb together, much less take his trophy. For this, the Trijicon SRO2 came in clutch. Read on for his full experiences with the optic.

First Look: Kent Cartridge Fasteel+ Shotshells

Kent Cartridge has introduced Fasteel+, a hard-hitting shotshell line for waterfowlers.

Interests



Get the best of American Hunter delivered to your inbox.