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New Kentucky law takes effect restricting drone use when hunting and fishing - WNKY News 40 Television
The regulation bans aircraft use in hunting and fishing to ensure ethical practices and supports enforcement, with exceptions for agency and authorized commercial activities.
- On Oct. 28, 2025, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife announced 301 KAR 3:140 took effect, making it unlawful to use aircraft or unmanned aircraft in taking fish or wildlife in Kentucky.
- Maj. David Marques with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Law Enforcement Division said the regulation provides guidance on using aircraft, including drones, while hunting, fishing or participating in other outdoor activities and that it "has been needed for some time."
- Regulations now bar using an aircraft to fish, hunt, drive, herd or harass wildlife but allow Kentucky Fish and Wildlife employees and contractors, authorized landowners, and commercial fishers limited exceptions.
- The rule establishes a framework for Kentucky Game Wardens to investigate and enforce potential violations, with Kentucky Fish and Wildlife invoking KRS 150.010 to define 'take'.
- For questions, the public may contact their local Kentucky Game Warden or the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Information Center at 800-858-1549, weekdays 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Eastern.
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Kentucky bans drones from being used to take fish or wildlife
Kentucky is banning the use of aircraft or unmanned aircraft, like drones, in hunting and fishing. (Photo provided by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources)Kentucky is banning the use of aircraft or unmanned aircraft, like drones, for hunting and fishing. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources said the new regulation, which went into effect earlier this month, bans people from using aircraft or unmanned aircraft syst…
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