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Illinois Drones & Hunting (2026)

Restricted: Illinois' Wildlife Code makes it unlawful to take, pursue, or intentionally harass wild birds or mammals by use or aid of an unmanned aircraft (520 ILCS 5/2.33).

RestrictedVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Official source: ilga.gov →

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Drones & Hunting in states bordering Illinois

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

IndianaRestricted
Indiana bars knowingly using a drone to search for, scout, locate, or detect game as an aid to taking it, during season and the 14 days before (IC 14-22-6-16).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: iga.in.gov · Full Indiana rule →
IowaRestricted
Iowa bars killing, wounding, or pursuing wildlife from or with an aircraft in flight; DNR applies this to drones used while hunting (Iowa Code 481A.120).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: legis.iowa.gov · Full Iowa rule →
KentuckyRestricted
Kentucky Fish & Wildlife regulation (301 KAR 3:140, 2025) prohibits using an aircraft or unmanned aircraft system to fish, hunt, take, drive/herd, or harass wildlife.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov · Full Kentucky rule →
MissouriRestricted
Missouri's Wildlife Code (3 CSR 10-7.410) bars pursuing, taking or molesting wildlife from any motor-driven air conveyance, including drones.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: s1.sos.mo.gov · Full Missouri rule →
WisconsinRestricted
Wisconsin (29.083) bars using a drone to harass wild animals or impede hunters; the DNR also bars aircraft-aided hunting.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov · Full Wisconsin rule →

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