State Bans Hunting Through Use of Internet

[Hunt_News]

New laws signed by Governor Granholm ban computer-assisted hunting in our state. One law makes it illegal to use a computer to remotely control a firearm or crossbow, or operate such a facility.

The other 2 new laws set up penalties for violators. More than a dozen states are considering similar bans after a Texas man created a website designed to let hunters shoot exotic animals and wild pigs on his ranch using remote-controlled guns activated over the internet.

[oohdale]

New Internet Hunting?

Sounds like a great Idea to me, since a good Buddy of mine can't hunt anymore here in Missouri because, he has a real bad time walking now. He is in his early 70's too, so it would fun again for him. I will get him here, now that we have a Hunting Forum now. :D

I have been a member of the Fishing Forum forever it seems and now we have a great Hunting forum too, Thanks Guys! :)

[Hunt_News]

Gov. George E. Pataki has signed legislation that outlaws "on-line" hunting in New York State, whereby people are able to use the internet to fire real weapons at targets or animals in remote locations.

"On-line hunting is an inappropriate and potentially dangerous activity that does not reflect the true sport of hunting," Pataki said. "Hunters play an important role in environmental conservation, but these remote hunting games serve no useful purpose. By signing this legislation, we will uphold the proud tradition of hunting in the Empire State, while also preventing senseless accidents."

Under the law, it is illegal for any person or corporate entity to own or operate a shooting gallery or shooting range for the purpose of the on-line shooting or spearing of targets or animals. The law also prohibits the creation, maintenance or utilization of a website from any location within New York State for on-line hunting.

On-line shooting and spearing means the discharge of a hunting firearm, bow and arrow, or mechanically-propelled blade, pike or harpoon from a remote location using a computer, an internet website, or a service or business.

Anyone who violates this law is subject to a fine of up to $2,500. The legislation was prompted by a website in another state that allows people to on-line hunt over the internet, using real ammunition to shoot targets and animals.

The law takes effect immediately. 9-26-05

[co_hunter]

New Internet Hunting?

Sounds like a great Idea to me, since a good Buddy of mine can't hunt anymore here in Missouri because, he has a real bad time walking now. He is in his early 70's too, so it would fun again for him. I will get him here, now that we have a Hunting Forum now. :D

I have been a member of the Fishing Forum forever it seems and now we have a great Hunting forum too, Thanks Guys! :)


Hello oohdale,
I tend to agree, although I personally would not have an interest in hunting online I can see the application for a hunter who is no longer able to physically participate in the sport.

Notice the last reply not only outlawing the hunting but even the target shooting online. I was not really aware this even went on but must admit I thought doing an online virtual shooting match at targets sounded fun. I even went so far as to look it up to see how much they were getting for this, and honestly if its not illegal in Colorado yet I may just give'r a go just to say i tried it before it was illegal??? :confused:

[tundraben]

I voted yes becuase i like the info you can find on hunting through use of the internet. i wasn't aware that people were using it for shooting game. I wasn't aware that there was even a way to do so. Perhaps we can fire a few rounds to the terrorist websites.

[Flagmanonice]

I think the question should be reworded !! I thought it meant that a person used it to find guides or areial veiws and so on !! I'm totally against it to take game !!!

.Flagmanonice

[davetclown]

I agree with Flagmanonice on this one, it is poorly worded, hence my voting wrong way.

as much as I hate agreeing with grandholm our fearless leader of michigan, she is right on this one. there is no call for this not even for handy caped hunters. it is totaly void of the hunting experience, no fresh air, no smell of the wild, no nothing that makes it hunting.

you may as well hook an electrode to the animal on the ranch and call it uthinizing.

I have real doubts that the texas rancher is a valid hunt at all, I see it more as a ploy for him to sell his game with out having to deal with any one walking on his ranch.

[Old Ironsights]

I don't think it should be "illegal" so much as severely frowned upon - mainly because it isn't "hunting".

99.99% of hunting is getting out in the field. Reducing it to the .01% "trigger time" bastardizes the Lifestyle.

There are ways and groups for disabled hunters to get field time - IMO if they just want to pull the trigger, they should be playing "Doom" - but we don't need another "law" to do that.

[hornbow]

I don't think it should be against the law. They aren't hurting anyone. As long as they use what they kill, I don't have a problem with it. Someone like my 90 yr old grandfather who is wheelchair bound, more than half deaf and blind could still kill game he could eat. I mean, you still can't buy venison in the grocery (in most places).

Just because you don't agree with it philosophically doesn't mean it should be illegal.