Bloomington, IN – Indiana conservation officers say an investigation in District 9 has uncovered illegal hunting activity involving a drone allegedly used to locate and pattern a white-tailed buck before it was harvested.
According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR), officers received multiple complaints about a drone frequently spotted over the same area where a well-known deer was seen. Investigators determined the drone was flown regularly and used to track the animal’s movements leading up to the hunt.
Officials say the hunters allegedly shot the deer over bait and later trespassed to recover it. The DNR notes that all involved individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
DNR officers reminded the public that drones may not be used to search for, scout, or detect deer during the hunting season—or for 14 days prior. They can, however, be used to recover legally taken deer.
For more information on Indiana hunting regulations, check their website.
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