| Be an Ethical Angler | ||
Ethical Anglers: Know and obey the fishing regulations.Keep only the fish they can use and release all others.Pass on the tradition by taking a child fishing.Leave a place cleaner than it was found.Do not transfer fish or plants between bodies of water Report violations and pollution.Do not litter!Dispose of fishing line properly.Do not trespass.Are courteous of others.Lend a helping hand. |
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| Trip Check List | ||
| Each person onboard a boat must have a readily accessible U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (life jacket).Carry your current license and boat registration with you.Check your boat’s trailer and navigation lights, and fuel before leaving home.Carry a first aid kit, insect repellent, sunscreen, extra clothing, food and drinking water.Be aware of and abide by all fishing regulations.Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return. Boats with enclosed areas that may trap gas or vapors are required to be equipped with a USCG approved fire extinguisher.Coast Guard (USCG) approved Type I, II, III or V (hybrid) personal floatation device (life jacket) in good condition (no rips/tears). Type V (hybrid) devices are acceptable only when worn and securely fastened. Each vessel, except for Class A vessels, canoes and kayaks, must be equipped with at least one type IV (throwable) device. All children under age 10 must wear an appropriately sized USCG approved life jacket while on a moving boat, whether it is by drifting, sailing or mechanical power. |
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