South Dakota SB201 authorizes the use of drones by hunters to locate and recover mortally wounded deer and elk.

South Dakota SB201 allows hunters to hire drone pilots to locate and recover deer or elk they have mortally wounded, provided the activity occurs on private land, outside of the hunting season, and with landowner permission. The drone operation must comply with all Federal Aviation Administration regulations. The bill also establishes rules for drone use, including the provision of animal condition information to hunters and mandatory reporting to the Department of Game, Fish and Parks. Violations of these rules are classified as a Class 1 misdemeanor.

South Dakota SB201 authorizes the use of drones by hunters to locate and recover mortally wounded deer and elk.

South Dakota SB201 allows hunters to hire drone pilots to locate and recover deer or elk they have mortally wounded, provided the activity occurs on private land, outside of the hunting season, and with landowner permission. The drone operation must comply with all Federal Aviation Administration regulations. The bill also establishes rules for drone use, including the provision of animal condition information to hunters and mandatory reporting to the Department of Game, Fish and Parks. Violations of these rules are classified as a Class 1 misdemeanor.