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California Drones & Hunting (2026)

Restricted: Title 14 251/251.1 bars taking or pursuing birds/mammals from motor-driven aircraft (incl. drones), using aircraft to locate big game, and harassing wildlife.

RestrictedVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Drones & Hunting in states bordering California

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 →
NevadaRestricted
Nevada (NRS 503.010) makes it unlawful to harass game mammals or birds with a manned or unmanned aircraft, or to spot/locate game by drone and relay it within 24 hrs for hunting.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: leg.state.nv.us · Full Nevada rule →
OregonRestricted
Oregon (ORS 498.128) prohibits drones for angling, hunting and trapping, and for harassing, tracking, locating or scouting wildlife.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: oregonlegislature.gov · Full Oregon rule →

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