Frequently Asked Questions
Are Drones Legal in Indiana?
Use of Drones
State law prohibits the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) to search for, scout, locate, or detect a wild animal as an aid to take that animal during the hunting season and for 14 days prior to the hunting season for that animal. There are a few exceptions for purposes such as agricultural production, nuisance wild animal control, and scientific research.
An “unmanned aerial vehicle” means an aircraft that does not carry a human operator and is capable of flight under remote control or autonomous programming. Drones may be used in the attempt to locate deer that have already been lawfully killed. Drones are not permitted on a DNR property without special permit from the property.
Source: https://www.eregulations.com/indiana/hunting/general-information
*Law was amended to include the use of Infrared for Retrieval in March of 2024.
If the shot wasn’t fatal, can we give you information regarding location of the game?
Absolutely Not! If the animal has a non-mortal injury, no information on location will be given to the hunter. The search will stop immediately. We adhere to the State law.
Disclaimer: All parties will be required to safely store all weapons in their vehicles or camp site. No Weapons will be permitted in the presence of the Pilot in operation.