Re: November 1st mandatory PFD
Too many small boats and not enough law enforcement. Most small boats are out of the water during those months with the exception of the early spring months when small boaters target stripers (mostly). Still, it's the overly-concerned do-good legislators who can't let go of their control. Accidents do happen but not to the extent that the new mandate seeks to eliminate. Give the adults in the room some credit for having responsibility to take care of themselves without interference from "Big Brother". Is this now going to be overseen by the state police or the coast guard or the Div. of F&W? I doubt if all three will be involved. Certainly, the Coast Guard won't be involved unless they are recovering a body or vessel. The state police will patrol the areas close to their home port and not much farther. That leaves F&W that is mostly a land-based operation. If you feel the need to wear a PFD, go ahead. If not, don't fall overboard.
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