Louisiana proposes letting hunters use drones to find wounded prey, but not shoot them

By: Elise Plunk

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: February 6, 2026

Words: 573

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Hunting regulators in Louisiana are considering a change to state rules to allow the use of drones to help hunters locate prey after it’s been shot, but would have to step lightly so as not to fly in the face of a federal law that bans hunting by air.

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission is considering changes to state 2026-28 hunting season regulations that currently prohibit the use of drones to find hunted …

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