Bill > A01109

This bill amends the New York environmental conservation law to prohibit the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which are defined as aircraft operated without direct human intervention, during hunting activities. Specifically, the bill adds a new definition for UAVs to the existing law and introduces a new provision that explicitly forbids hunters from using drones or similar remote-controlled aerial devices to assist in hunting or taking wildlife. By making this practice illegal, the bill aims to maintain fair hunting practices and prevent technological advantages that could disrupt traditional wildlife management and hunting ethics. The legislation would take effect immediately upon enactment, making it unlawful for any person to use an unmanned aerial vehicle as a tool or aid in hunting across the state of New York.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1109