Well the DEC returned my e mail with a call and stated that technically they are doing nothing wrong as the social distancing is suggested and not the law and single employee businesses are exempt. I do know I will never recommend any guide I see on the at this point. Taking this situation too lightly while I am at work taking care of people who could be and are infected just does not sit well with me.

Well my message was given to me by my wife who admitted she did not listen closely. I followed up with a call and was told that. The DEC is STRONGLY suggesting boat launches are closed unless people can prove they are from the same household. If you are caught breaking social distancing protocols you can be fined in some circumstances. So yes they technically could guide, but if they are caught closer than 6 feet they could face circumstances as guiding is nonessential. Most are staying home and that is good news, but there are a few going rogue and if they are shame on them

I agree all guides and charters should NOT be allowed to operate. Many, many working people have been shut down and feeling the hardships of closures, why in the world a close contact guide should be exempt is beyond me. If those who feel differently because of financial loss, well look around at how many people are in the same situation. They are entitled to the same unemployment benefits as the rest of the others.

I feel STRONGLY, they should NOT close boat launches. It's kinda throwing a blanket over everyone who is doing things right to limit those who are not.
There is no reason I shouldn't be allowed to take my boat out fishing alone or with the woman I lay my head next to every night.
Marina's and private clubs should absolutely be closed.
I don't right now know how my striper season is going to go this year. I have no plans of putting my boat in at the marina this season.
I'm making preparations at launching daily and possibly anchoring out in the back channels of the river overnight .
I'm also preparing the jon boat for daily launching out back and camping on one of the state islands.

Sk I called and e mailed oswego co health today about this. Left message. Now low and behold It seems I am hearing that the guides have finally been shut down. Have not heard it officially though

Clint, it's the main reason I'm not docking my boat this striper season. I spoke with friends who charter and they are scheduled to go in 3 weeks. I'm good friends with guides and charters and understand tough times . Lots of people are affected although I don't see people slowing down who aren't sick. Until folks really need understand there is no get away from it I'm just trying to do my thing, go fishing and limit people until things pass. Unfortunately, 2020 will be a year I'd like to probably forget.

So I continue to hear people and guides complain about this. I just watched a video of a guide high 5ing both clients on a boat after a catch, yep real social distancing. I hear if I'm not sick and there no sick what's the issue. Welp you dont need to feel sick to be contagious and even if you TEST NEGATIVE on Monday by Wednesday you could be infected and contagious. Everybody is hurting , everybody scared , everybody should do their part and not be selfish because they think they are more important than the other guy sitting home.

Clint here is what I'm seeing in my county.
More people than ever out and about.
With the mass exodus out of NYC and the massive layoffs happening our county is at capacity of people who normally are working or still in NYC. So what do all these people do but flood the shopping centers and public places with their masks and rubber gloves on. NOBODY is staying in there own homes or property lines.
Now, finally retail stores are starting to limit the amount of people inside the stores at 1 given time. The backlash is there are lines of people forming waiting their turn. It may take an hour just to get inside.
We've got a long way to go before things get better.

Our house last weekend decided there will be absolutely NO news media allowed to be watched, researched or discussion about coronavirus except for the governor press conference release of any mandates put into order. I will watch his daily press conference at 11:30 am just to gather any pertinent information. As for the numbers and cases, I don't want to know.
We've been watching a lot of artists doing their live in house concerts.
Garth Brooks was awesome last night.
Stay safe and be well folks
Peace and tuna

Yes I am only reading our daily updates from the hospital. (18 employees now infected) .

Just got the news that all biat launches for recreation are closed. Already got people looking for exceptions saying "it doesn't say private launches" This happens because people are still going out with friends and folks who do not love eith them. Come on people

Humm. There are hundreds of unimproved dec launches, not including state parks launches. What does this mean Clint ?
I seriously doubt unless tickets are issued the dec launch behind my house will not be utilized.