CreamySmooth
CGN frequent flyer
Only during hunting season.
Opinions of using drones for scouting terrane in new areas?
- Thread starter CanadianBaconPancakes
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Only during hunting season.
bearkilr
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Nowhere, ......just past the middle
Photographing game is not considered hunting. It's as ludicrous as the myth that you can't hunt your own property if you post it "no hunting".
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- Prince Albert, Sk
Hunting: includes taking, wounding, killing, chasing, pursuing, worrying,capturing, following after or on the trail of, searching for, shooting at,trapping, setting snares for, stalking or lying in wait for any wildlife, whether or not the wildlife is subsequently captured, wounded or killed.
Page 19 of the 2015 Sask hunting regs.
Personally, out here I likely wouldn't use a drone.
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bearkilr
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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Use your head and common sense. If you're only "armed" with a camera, nobody will ticket you for hunting.
If you're trolling for a lengthy argument, I don't feel like playing.
Heres BC'S definition:
hunt & hunting - includes shooting at, attracting, searching for, chasing, pursuing, following after or on the trail of, stalking, or lying in wait for wildlife or attempting to do any of those things, whether or not the wildlife is then or subsequently wounded, killed or captured:
(a) with intention to capture the wildlife, or
(b)while in possession of a firearm or other
weapon.
Here's the BC hunting synopsis take on drones pg 15:
27: It's unlawful to use a helicopter, including a drone, while on a hunting expedition.
There's the law. A lot of speculation here.
I wouldn't hesitate to fly one in the bush, lots of different reason to. I wouldn't use one for hunting myself though. I feel like I'm cheating enough with google earth. The fines associated with drone "hunting" are a minimum $2500 up to $250,000 and a year in jail.
hunt & hunting - includes shooting at, attracting, searching for, chasing, pursuing, following after or on the trail of, stalking, or lying in wait for wildlife or attempting to do any of those things, whether or not the wildlife is then or subsequently wounded, killed or captured:
(a) with intention to capture the wildlife, or
(b)while in possession of a firearm or other
weapon.
Here's the BC hunting synopsis take on drones pg 15:
27: It's unlawful to use a helicopter, including a drone, while on a hunting expedition.
There's the law. A lot of speculation here.
I wouldn't hesitate to fly one in the bush, lots of different reason to. I wouldn't use one for hunting myself though. I feel like I'm cheating enough with google earth. The fines associated with drone "hunting" are a minimum $2500 up to $250,000 and a year in jail.
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How is he trolling for an arguement? He's telling you the goods, to save you an arguement.
My provincial regs are cut and dry, regarding drones. It's my job to know the regs, yours too.
Nothing to argue.
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- Prince Albert, Sk
Using my head and common sense.Not wanting an argument.
Not trolling at all, simply saying it is a fine line and if someone wants to push you can and will be charged.Someone wants to make a complaint it has to be investigated.I have been followed, reported and investigated for hunting violations, simply because people think "you don't need to hunt". I have also been reported by "fellow" hunters.
People will use anything they can to make you look bad or cause major drama in your life.All you need is an official wanting to make a name for themselves or being connected to the one filing the complaint.
I know I won't be ticketed but it is the pain in the arse from someone being malicious just to ruin your day.
It is very serious , just like someone interfering with one of us hunting.
Not trolling at all, simply saying it is a fine line and if someone wants to push you can and will be charged.Someone wants to make a complaint it has to be investigated.I have been followed, reported and investigated for hunting violations, simply because people think "you don't need to hunt". I have also been reported by "fellow" hunters.
People will use anything they can to make you look bad or cause major drama in your life.All you need is an official wanting to make a name for themselves or being connected to the one filing the complaint.
I know I won't be ticketed but it is the pain in the arse from someone being malicious just to ruin your day.
It is very serious , just like someone interfering with one of us hunting.
bearkilr
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Nowhere, ......just past the middle
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Couldnt find that anywhere, link?
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2016FLNR0150-001340
"The Province amended the Wildlife Act hunting regulation, making it illegal for people to operate or possess a drone, or use data obtained by a drone, while on a hunting or trapping expedition. It is also now illegal for a third party to use a drone to help a hunter or trapper."
bearkilr
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Nowhere, ......just past the middle
My bad, I read out of context.
I'd like to say it won't happen again...
That's fine, my reply was definitely a bit harsh. Sometimes it's hard to convey actual thoughts in writing without adding a bunch of silly emojis.
Damn thing crashed on my property. No clue how that happened. Here's the bill for cleanup LOL See your point but when there is 4 of the wife's horses tearing around a 1/2 acre paddock because of it hovering within feet my property is in jeopardy. Not that I would loose sleep over something unfortunate happening to the lawn ornaments some days. Joy of the country is your neighbour can pull a boner and we don't take it personally or get to pissed
Thanks, good to know.
It's not that easy to see game via the iPad screen. I have replayed the low resolution video and seen turkeys running from it however.
It works great for scouting terrain. I have found ravines, etc. on property I've never actually walked. Plus range is unbelievable. 3 miles one way is routine I'm told. Plus it makes a great long distance target camera.
It works great for scouting terrain. I have found ravines, etc. on property I've never actually walked. Plus range is unbelievable. 3 miles one way is routine I'm told. Plus it makes a great long distance target camera.
the spank
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Where do you see photographing in that list? Guess you better not take any more pictures of bigfoot or evidence of bigfoot or go looking for bigfoot since it would be considered hunting bigfoot!! Give your head a shake and root out the termites. Clearly they have eaten into that block of wood on your shoulders!
