This is why Robo-Deer sting operations probably give poachers nightmares
- 8 years ago
LEONARDTOWN, MARYLAND — Wildlife officials nationwide have been putting out mechanical decoys to catch poachers hunting illegally. The robotic animals have been effective at catching people and forcing them to think twice before they shoot.
The decoys are made from taxidermied deer. The body is fitted with a radio-control system that moves the head, ears and tail independently.
Wildlife officials set up the Robo-Deer by the side of the road and then wait nearby for someone to take the bait. A remote control is used to move the decoy deer and make it look more realistic.
The Washington Post reports that two men in Maryland were recently caught in October after shining flashlights at a Robo-Deer and then shooting at it with crossbows. Officers found two crossbows, two flashlights, marijuana and a glass pipe in their car.
Similar to other cases, charges filed against them included: having a loaded weapon in their car, shooting from the road, and shining a light at the deer. While all charges were dropped last Thursday, the Post reported, both men received a 30-day prison sentence.
According to the Post, the Maryland Natural Resources Police owns not just mechanical deer, but also mechanical turkeys and bears as well. The mechanical animals are built to be shot and can withstand many "injuries," so a single decoy can be used repeatedly.
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The decoys are made from taxidermied deer. The body is fitted with a radio-control system that moves the head, ears and tail independently.
Wildlife officials set up the Robo-Deer by the side of the road and then wait nearby for someone to take the bait. A remote control is used to move the decoy deer and make it look more realistic.
The Washington Post reports that two men in Maryland were recently caught in October after shining flashlights at a Robo-Deer and then shooting at it with crossbows. Officers found two crossbows, two flashlights, marijuana and a glass pipe in their car.
Similar to other cases, charges filed against them included: having a loaded weapon in their car, shooting from the road, and shining a light at the deer. While all charges were dropped last Thursday, the Post reported, both men received a 30-day prison sentence.
According to the Post, the Maryland Natural Resources Police owns not just mechanical deer, but also mechanical turkeys and bears as well. The mechanical animals are built to be shot and can withstand many "injuries," so a single decoy can be used repeatedly.
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