New measures are officially in place in Kentucky, following adjournment of the Kentucky Interim Joint Committee earlier this month, that is designed to restrict drone usage in hunting and fishing.
The new administrative regulation makes it so the ‘taking’ of fish or wildlife using aircraft or unmanned aircraft is unlawful in the state of Kentucky. Specifically, drones or other aircraft cannot be used to hunt or drive any wildlife to a specific area for the purpose of fishing or hunting, or to harass any wildlife.
What those aircraft could be used for include addressing matters of human safety, law enforcement, research, management or other needs approved by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. Also, they can be used by commercial fishers for use in locating or removing invasive carp.
Anyone with questions or concerns can contact their local Game Warden or Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Information Center at 800-858-1549.