New York Officers Use Thermal Drones to Catch Night Salmon Fishing

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation officers used a thermal-imaging drone to record six people fishing for salmon after dark along the Salmon River during an October 3 operation, leading to nine tickets for after-hours fishing, with two anglers also cited for fishing without a license and for using treble hooks illegally, Wired2Fish reports. The tickets are allegations for the local court to decide. The fall run into Lake Ontario's tributaries draws anglers from across the country; check the DEC's special regulations for fishing hours and gear before you go.