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District of Columbia Drones & Hunting (2026)

Restricted: No drone-hunting rule because hunting is prohibited District-wide: DC has no open hunting seasons and all wildlife is protected (DCMR Title 19 1560.1).

RestrictedVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Drones & Hunting in states bordering District of Columbia

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

MarylandRestricted
Maryland (Nat. Res. 10-410(j)) prohibits hunting or attempting to hunt wild birds or mammals from an aircraft (incl. drones); a misdemeanor.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: mgaleg.maryland.gov · Full Maryland rule →
VirginiaRestricted
Virginia (DWR rule 4VAC15-20-240) makes it unlawful to use a drone to hunt, take, kill, drive, herd or harass wild animals, or to hunt the same day after using a drone to locate wildlife.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: law.lis.virginia.gov · Full Virginia rule →

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