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New Mexico Drones & Hunting (2026)

Restricted: New Mexico Game Commission rule bars using an aircraft or drone to spot/locate and relay game location, and bars hunting on drone-gained information (NMAC 19.31.10.11).

RestrictedVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Drones & Hunting in states bordering New Mexico

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

ArizonaRestricted
Drones count as 'aircraft' under AZ Game & Fish rules: taking wildlife from an aircraft is barred (ARS 17-301(B)) and drones can't be used to take, locate or scout game.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: azleg.gov · Full Arizona rule →
ColoradoRestricted
CPW regulation makes it unlawful to use a drone to look for, scout or detect wildlife as an aid in hunting; CRS 33-6-124 also bans airborne spotting of game (2 CCR 406-0).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: sos.state.co.us · Full Colorado rule →
OklahomaRestricted
Oklahoma (ODWC, Title 29) bars taking or harassing wildlife with the aid of any motor-driven air conveyance, which covers drones used to scout, locate or take game.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: wildlifedepartment.com · Full Oklahoma rule →
TexasRestricted
Texas (31 TAC 65.152) makes using a drone to hunt, drive, capture, take, count or photograph wildlife unlawful without a TPWD Aerial Management Permit; a Class A misdemeanor.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: tpwd.texas.gov · Full Texas rule →
UtahRestricted
Utah (Admin. Code R657-5-14) bars using a drone/aircraft to take protected wildlife, and (July 31–Jan 31) to locate or observe protected wildlife.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: adminrules.utah.gov · Full Utah rule →

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