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TWRA previews drone-for-deer-recovery rule with narrow limits, public comment open
Summary
TWRA staff previewed a draft rule authorizing drones solely to locate and recover mortally wounded or dead deer, limited to private property with landowner permission, night use from 30 minutes after sunset until midnight, FAA‑certified pilots, ReadyOp registration for commercial pilots, and a Jan. vote expected in Dyersburg.
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency staff previewed a proposed rule permitting use of drones only to find and recover deer believed to be mortally wounded or dead, saying the measure responds to recent state legislation and will be voted on at the January commission meeting in Dyersburg.
TWRA Colonel Dale Grandstaff said the General Assembly authorized drone use for recovery with an effective date of 08/01/2026 and emphasized the agency’s intent to limit operations. “This is a rule preview for drones for deer recovery,” he said, adding the presentation was informational and no vote was taken at the December meeting.
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