[henry]

I'm not sure when this was, but I've been using two way radios during hunting for about 20 years. Before I go any further, I actually talked to two CO's before I used them to make sure I was legal. They both said it was perfectly legal. I've since talked to three other CO's who said the same thing. Maybe you are talking before that time frame....

I can't remember what the time frame was. I should probably say to pursue deer . Coyote hunters always used radios I assume legally.

Using them while hunting and using them "to pursue" would be 2 different things.

 

[cy912]

I'm not sure when this was, but I've been using two way radios during hunting for about 20 years. Before I go any further, I actually talked to two CO's before I used them to make sure I was legal. They both said it was perfectly legal. I've since talked to three other CO's who said the same thing. Maybe you are talking before that time frame....

Yea I think henry was referring to actually using the radios to tell other hunters of deer sightings or locations of deer. But having a radio in your possession is not illegal. It is perfectly fine to use one to contact other hunters in your party for general communication, but NOT for telling them that a big buck is coming their way. It's a tough law to enforce, but I do know some guys who got a ticket because a warden was listening in on several channels and caught them screaming on the radio to each other that a big buck was coming their way and happen to see them near the road doing a deer drive so it was an easy catch.

 

[rat]

What I remember was using 2-way radios to intentionally coordinate a hunt was illegal but not sure if there ever was an official rule or not. Just communicating was ok IIRC

 

[Refuze2falo]

A lot of the folks I run deer drives with use morse code on pots and pans. Last thing you want is a deer overhearing the game plan on a 2-way radio

 

[rat]

A lot of the folks I run deer drives with use morse code on pots and pans. Last thing you want is a deer overhearing the game plan on a 2-way radio

We used to fly paper airplanes with braille but the wind had to be just right. It was quite a bother.

 

[cy912]

Would a drone be able to carry a 6 pack?:

A roll of TP yes. 6 pack...we're working on it. If I could build one, would you buy it? lol :wave:

 

[trapperBR549]

If anybody runs across the actual rule please post a link. I know in other states it is illegal but I was unaware of any rules in Missouri forbidding the use of radios, etc. to aid in the pursuit of game.

 

[Redonthehead]

The drones I have been around were dang loud - too loud for spying on deer. Maybe some are quieter now...

 

[callaojoe]

Can't wait for a Drone season.... :

Love the realistic "russian" accent this guy has..

 

[LegDragger]

The drones I have been around were dang loud - too loud for spying on deer. Maybe some are quieter now...

We've used a Phantom 4. It's a bit noisy when it's within 50 feet or so of you. Above that it's tough to even notice it.

 

[sandals]

Without looking I want to say the current law says electronic devices are illegal to aid in hunting. Pretty sure you can't use calls are even 2 way radios. I would think drones may fall in there.

IT's not all electronic devices... or else mojo would be out of business.

I've got a drone, I use it to scout the property in early spring before the leaves pop. Never really thought of using it during hunting season. I've often been tempted to fly one low through a duck park on a slow day, but I doubt I'd be able to make it past many blinds.

 

[cy912]

The drones I have been around were dang loud - too loud for spying on deer. Maybe some are quieter now...

Yea the newer Phantoms and even the Phantom 3's aren't that loud once they're above the trees. We've flown over a field full of deer and they never spooked, some just stared at the drone for a few minutes than went back to eating.

 

[Yahoo]

I'd get one, but only with an x-gun on it, for the real archery experience

 

[henry]

A lot of the folks I run deer drives with use morse code on pots and pans. Last thing you want is a deer overhearing the game plan on a 2-way radio

We always used jammers so the deer couldn't listen to us on their scanners.

 

[Rack_Hunter]

My feeling is its imoral just like real time camera footage telling you deer are by your stand. B&C would not recognize it. On another note its illegal to fly anything without permission over Federal property. Not sure about MDC lands, it may fall into the special use policy.

Correct, you need a special use permit for radio controlled vehicle use.

http://huntfish.mdc.mo.gov/permits/special-use-permits

 

[itsb]

My thoughts exactly. We are becoming more and more reliant on technology these days to do things for us instead of doing it the "old school" way (cellular cameras, personal gps, the internet, and now drones). Or worst, we rely on someone else to do the hard work and we just sit and reap the rewards without learning how to do it ourselves (canned hunts, hunting someone's stand/property, calling your buddy or dad or uncle Bob to find your deer because you have no clue what to do after the shot). It's amazing the number of hunters out there who can't read a compass or a topo map. Man I can go on, but yes I agree there are many guys out there who rely too much on technology to replace basic woodsman skills.

ya I rember when I was a kid listening to the old timers talking about gerin pictures of there deer on there cell phones and putin them on the internet and havin to walk to town (before the invent of autombiles) to get their topo maps from the forest service. O-the good old days :

 

[cy912]

ya I rember when I was a kid listening to the old timers talking about gerin pictures of there deer on there cell phones and putin them on the internet and havin to walk to town (before the invent of autombiles) to get their topo maps from the forest service. O-the good old days :

I think you meant old timers taking pictures with disposable cameras. I took a pic of my first deer with a disposable camera. I then had to wait until the roll was finished before taking it in to get developed. I couldn't afford the 1 hr developing fee, so I opted for the 5 day service. I remember that wait, it seemed like an eternity to get the pictures so I can show my friends.

 

[sharps4590]

We couldn't afford a Kodak Brownie...for those who know what that is.

 

[trapperBR549]

How far away from the remote can these be flown, ball park?

 

[BackyardBandit]

How far away from the remote can these be flown, ball park?

Farther than you need it for a deer drive.