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Vermont Drones & Hunting (2026)

Restricted: Vermont (Fish & Wildlife rule, 10 V.S.A. App. 20) makes it unlawful to take wild animals by drone, or to use a drone to locate, surveil, drive or harass wildlife for taking.

RestrictedVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Drones & Hunting in states bordering Vermont

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

MassachusettsRestricted
Massachusetts bars hunting any bird or mammal by the aid or use of any aircraft; a drone is an unmanned aircraft, so drone-aided hunting is prohibited (M.G.L. c.131 65).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: malegislature.gov · Full Massachusetts rule →
New HampshireRestricted
New Hampshire (Fis 312.02) bars using a drone/UAV to locate, surveil, or aid or assist in the taking of wildlife.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: gencourt.state.nh.us · Full New Hampshire rule →
New YorkRestricted
New York (ECL 11-0901) bars hunting deer or bear with the aid of aircraft of any kind; DEC also restricts drone use to take/harass wildlife.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: nysenate.gov · Full New York rule →

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