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  1. Mark W

    Drones

    The government is claiming that the DJI software sends back information to the Chinese and we are therefore mapping the whole of the US for them. Surveillance sort of stuff I guess.
  2. Mark W

    Drones

    They already do.
  3. Mark W

    Drones

    Once again, they have to prove intent. Per my prior post, I used my drone to see if my boat hid well and to see what the ducks see flying overhead. That was my intent, and this is what I did. So according to the IL laws, I would be OK. I hate rules such as these where intent is involved...
  4. Mark W

    Hunting from fishing boat without a blind

    Watched a guy at our cabin hunt out of a pontoon boat. He pretended to be fishing, did nothing to conceal himself and would pull out his gun when ducks flew nearby. He was within a certain number of feet from the shore but he was still illegal in WI. He sure had a good time.
  5. Mark W

    Drones

    Never said they can't. All I said is that flying a drone over a WMA or other designated places is not illegal. Local government does not control the airspace. FAA controls it. There are many apps available that show where it is legal to fly and where it isn't. The DJI drones have built in...
  6. Mark W

    Drones

    Airspace is controlled by the FAA. State law cannot override this. I've owned drones for many years and this subject comes up all the time. Especially around National Parks where signs are posted everywhere about flying a drone inside the park. They word the signs very carefully to scare...
  7. Mark W

    Drones

    Got it. Still legal to fly a drone while hunting if you don't do any of what you list. I hate rules/regs like this. To be breaking any of them they would have to prove intent. Like the pic I posted earlier, I just wanted to see how my boat fit in and what the ducks see flying overhead. That...
  8. Mark W

    Drones

    Checking out my boat to see how it looks from the ducks vantage point.
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  10. Mark W

    Drones

    I beieve this is incorrect. You can be hunting and flying a drone to scout. You cannot rally ducks with the drone however. At leat in MN, where absolutely nothing is allowed, you can do this.
  11. Mark W

    Drones

    I'd be interested to see if this is enforceable. The FAA controls all airspzce and for other entities to restrict flying is unlawful. There are many rules. It is very legal to stand on public ground and fly over ares that say you can't fly there. Launching and retrieving from publis spaces...
  12. Mark W

    Drones

    There are different kinds of tests to be a drone pilot. The FAA requires you take a very simple test, very simple. It is called the TRUST test. The FAA also requires you to register a drone over a certain weight. I: think it is 500 grams (or is it 250 Grams. The DJI Min 3,4 and whatver the...
  13. Mark W

    Looking for a new boat

    Looked t the site. I had not considered skin on frame units. The one you metion still weighs 60lbs. I'm shooting for no more than 45 lbs. Mark
  14. Mark W

    Looking for a new boat

    No dog, just me. Many times I am already pulling through snow or over ice. Snow is too much, I ce is a breeze if it is there. Mark
  15. Mark W

    Looking for a new boat

    Flip over shelters for me. ONe for solo fishing, one for fishing with a buddy. After this weekend go check out the Clam page. They are showing their new items this weekend at the Ice Fishing show. Will be curios what you think of their new idea.
  16. Mark W

    To Those That Participate on FB Duck Hunting Groups

    This I understand all too well. Some days I am up for a battle and many days I am not. Medicare screwed up a $180 claim and I don't know if I have the energy nor time to try and get that back. Yes, it can be a PITA. Spent days with TMobile over many mistakes they made on our account. Was...
  17. Mark W

    Looking for a new boat

    I have some medical issues that might make it harder for me than you? I have a kayak cart. More than one actually. To get the boat out of the bed I have to get it out and then assemble the kayak cart. I then have to get the Hoefgen on the cart solo which is a pain. Then have to strap it...
  18. Mark W

    Grumman Sport Boat

    Do you have any idea on what it weighs?
  19. Mark W

    To Those That Participate on FB Duck Hunting Groups

    There is good and bad everywhere. I have found local dck hunting FB pages that have zero ads and spam. Quite a few. Those that have constant ads and other crap I just don't visit. I'm not missing much. As far as being scammed, let your credit card company handle it. If they say they can't...
  20. Mark W

    Looking for a new boat

    Spot on. My issue is that 65 lbs is alot for a 66 year old. Sure, I could make it work with a lot of effort. I'm beyond a lot of effort. I have the 22 lb kayak that I can take anywhere. Issue is I don't want to paddle this a couple of miles or more nor use on realy windy days when waves are...
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