Cold water kills – wear that PFD
Dan Ladd
April 16, 2021
The number of drownings across the country – anglers, hunters and especially paddlers – is astounding, and these numbers are creeping up again as of late.
Boating
U.S. boat sales hit 13-year high in 2020
Site Staff
January 14, 2021
Boat sales are expected to remain at historic levels in 2021 as manufacturers continue to fill a backlog of orders from 2020.
BoatUS: Don’t make your boat look like a Christmas tree
Site Staff
November 25, 2020
Advises boaters about unsafe decorative lighting when navigating.
Boats I have known
Tom Pink
August 31, 2020
Old photographs can spark memories of outdoor activities and excursions of the past.
DNR-managed boat launches open, although some will not have all amenities for fishing opener
Minnesota DNR Reports
May 8, 2020
Anglers urged to follow new ‘close to home’ guidelines to minimize potential virus transmission.
In Michigan, boaters warned, ticketed for violating stay-home order
Site Staff
April 17, 2020
Michigan DNR conservation officers issued five citations over the weekend to boaters in violation of the governor’s stay-home order, but none of them involved the use of a motorized boat, according to the department. For
Lake Erie’s boat launches remain open
Jeff Frischkorn
March 23, 2020
Ohio DNR closely monitoring situation in light of COVID-19 crisis.
New boating law in New York
Bill Hilts
February 5, 2020
A new boating law in New York, referred to as “Brianna’s Law,” is now in effect as of Jan. 1, 2020. It requires all motorboat operators to complete a boating safety course. New age requirements
Remembering a true legend: Forrest L. Wood
Tim Lesmeister
February 3, 2020
Known as the father of the modern bass boat, Wood helped make competitive fishing mainstream and devoted his career to recreational sport fishing.
