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Washington Drones & Hunting (2026)

Restricted: Washington (WAC 220-413-070) makes it unlawful to use aircraft, including unmanned aircraft, to spot/locate wildlife for hunting, or to hunt game the same day one operated a drone.

RestrictedVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Drones & Hunting in states bordering Washington

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

IdahoRestricted
Idaho makes it unlawful to use any unmanned aircraft system to molest/drive game or to spot-and-locate game from the air and relay the location to hunters (Idaho Code 36-1101).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: legislature.idaho.gov · Full Idaho 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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