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New York Drones & Hunting (2026)

Restricted: New York (ECL 11-0901) bars hunting deer or bear with the aid of aircraft of any kind; DEC also restricts drone use to take/harass wildlife.

RestrictedVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Drones & Hunting in states bordering New York

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

ConnecticutRestricted
No statewide drone-hunting statute, but DEEP bars drones on all state parks, forests and other DEEP lands (incl. wildlife/hunting areas) absent a Special Use License.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: portal.ct.gov · Full Connecticut rule →
MassachusettsRestricted
Massachusetts bars hunting any bird or mammal by the aid or use of any aircraft; a drone is an unmanned aircraft, so drone-aided hunting is prohibited (M.G.L. c.131 65).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: malegislature.gov · Full Massachusetts rule →
New JerseyRestricted
New Jersey makes using a drone to take or assist in taking wildlife a disorderly persons offense (N.J.S.A. 2C:40-28(d); Fish & Game Code N.J.A.C. 7:25-5.22).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: pub.njleg.state.nj.us · Full New Jersey rule →
PennsylvaniaRestricted
Pennsylvania bars hunting with the aid of aircraft or other devices prohibited by the Game and Wildlife Code (34 Pa.C.S. 2308), and expressly bans launching or operating drones on State Game Lands (58 Pa. Code 135.41); the Game Commission applies these to drone scouting and recovery.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: legis.state.pa.us · Full Pennsylvania rule →
VermontRestricted
Vermont (Fish & Wildlife rule, 10 V.S.A. App. 20) makes it unlawful to take wild animals by drone, or to use a drone to locate, surveil, drive or harass wildlife for taking.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: legislature.vermont.gov · Full Vermont rule →

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