LifeJacket Requirement

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Sharpefly
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2011/09/28 11:31:45 (permalink)

LifeJacket Requirement

Has anyone seen that as of Nov 2012 all boats 16ft and under also kayaks and canoes from Nov 1 to April 30 will be required to wear lifejackets. This was passed at the PBFC meeting Sept 27 2011.
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    bulldog1
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    RE: LifeJacket Requirement 2011/09/28 12:40:52 (permalink)
    I think that's been mentioned before. Not really a bad idea, but not sure it should be legislated...
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    RE: LifeJacket Requirement 2011/09/28 13:04:16 (permalink)
    I'm just glad that my canoe is 16 feet 4 inches. I'll never buy a boat under 16 feet 1 inch now....

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    RE: LifeJacket Requirement 2011/09/28 13:20:25 (permalink)
    ORIGINAL: RhnstnCowboy

    I'm just glad that my canoe is 16 feet 4 inches. I'll never buy a boat under 16 feet 1 inch now....


    ...careful, the way I read it is; all canoes & kayaks - regardless of length.

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    RE: LifeJacket Requirement 2011/09/28 13:35:16 (permalink)
    It appears that you are correct. That is really unfortunate. Looks like I won't be taking my canoe out until May from now on, or alternately, I just won't fish in PA between November 1 and April 30. I am getting ever closer to not even buying a PA license anymore.


    post edited by RhnstnCowboy - 2011/09/28 13:36:44

    "Part of being a Leftist is the smug conviction that you and people like you are smart, while everyone else is stupid and/or evil"
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    crappiefisher
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    RE: LifeJacket Requirement 2011/09/28 13:58:58 (permalink)
     Last yr. ov Waterfowl for me. Too hard shootin' with all the bulk while tied off in swamp/cattails

    crappy 
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    RE: LifeJacket Requirement 2011/09/28 14:38:40 (permalink)
      Guess I'll eat deer liver instead ov duck startin' next yr. Bet a lot of  used decoys/calls/camo/boat blinds & miscellaneous waterfowl stuff will be on the market next yr.

    crappy
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    RE: LifeJacket Requirement 2011/09/28 15:18:47 (permalink)
     Crap,

    Figures I just threw out my very expensive camo coveralls PFD approved like new this weekend & the garbage truck came today 

    crappy
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    RE: LifeJacket Requirement 2011/10/24 16:58:08 (permalink)
    Been wearing a life jacket on my kayak every day since I got it. Alot of my release tools are in the pockets anyways. Always thought people were crazy to not wear them when the water temps are below 50 degrees.
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