Colorado Town May Shoot Down Drones

The town of Deer Trail, Colorado, population 559 will consider an ordinance on August 6 that would create a license and bounty for hunters to shoot down drones.

Deer Trail resident Phillip Steel drafted the proposed ordinance.  He said "They fly in town, they get shot down."

The proposal suggests a $25 drone hunting license and describes "Rules of engagement" for hunters who wish to shoot down the unmanned craft. The proposal is worded as follows:

"The Town of Deer Trail shall issue a reward of $100 to any shooter who presents a valid hunting license and the following identifiable parts of an unmanned aerial vehicle whose markings and configuration are consistent with those used on any similar craft known to be owned or operated by the United States federal government."

Steel said "I do not believe in the idea of a surveillance society, and I believe we are headed that way."  The licenses could be a big moneymaker for the town.  Town clerk Kim Oodfield said that the down may host the world's first drone hunt.