Michigan Could Ban Use of Hunting Drones

Drones have been causing controversy since they were first introduced to the public as bringers of swift and anonymous death to terrorists in the Pakistani highlands. While their use during war caused considerable national and international outrage, the backlash against drones intensified after they were introduced to hobbyists and began to become popular with everyday civilians. With drones getting more and more use in everyday life and from hobbyists, the people who are controling the drones have faced backlash from dirty looks to attacks when all they’re trying to do is have fun, not spy on people. That being said, some drone use is seen as reasonable, such as using drones to help hunters find and track prey as well as those who want to use drones to find and track hunters to make sure they’re not breaking any laws. Unfortunately, these new adoptions have continued to cause controversy with claims of harassment and illegal activities flying from both sides.

The US state of Michigan is now weighing on banning the use of drones during hunting do to complaints from both hunters and wildlife activists. Two bills have entered the House of Representatives; one would make the use of hunting drones a crime and the other would make using drones to harass hunters a crime. While there have been no reports of drones being used for either, this is a good way to nip any issues in the bud; especially since organizations like PETA actively promote the use of drones to track hunters and make sure nothing illegal (such as drinking while holding a gun or wounding an animal and not pursuing it) is going on. With remote and computer-assisted hunting already illegal in Michigan, the banning of drones is simply a continuation of the law that’s simply adapting to new technologies as they come along. While the ruling probably wouldn’t apply to hobby drones taking pictures from above that just happen to catch hunters, it is meant specifically prevent the intentional buzzing and harassment of hunters.

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