Robotic deer continue to snare illegal poachers

by Sal McCloskey November 18, 2013, 2:20 AM 1.5k Views

Robotic wildlife has been used as a tool to catch illegal poachers for many years. The animals can be remotely controlled to move their tail, ears, or head and have been an extremely effective tool for law enforcement.

For many years, robotic wildlife has been used as a honeytrap, catching poachers for violating hunting rules. In the latest case, a man was arrested after shooting a mechanical deer from a Florida road. He faces a $2,500 fine and a year in prison for dual infractions: hunting out of season and discharging a firearm from the roadway.

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Sal McCloskey is a tech blogger in Los Angeles who (sadly) falls into the stereotype associated with nerds. Yes, he's a Star Trek fan and writes about it on Uberly. His glasses are thick and his allergies are thicker. Despite all that, he's (somehow) married to a beautiful woman and has 4 kids. Find him on Twitter or Facebook,