Post by Woody Williams on Dec 14, 2009 10:37:05 GMT -5
Officials brush up on waterfowl hunting rules
Waterfowl hunters throughout Indiana are being reminded by Indiana conservation officers to wear life jackets.
Michael Crider, director of the Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division, said there are reasonably priced inflatable life vests offered by a number of manufacturers that are comfortable and nonrestricting, with most available in camouflage. Prices range from $50 to $150.
Those who want a device that offers more protection from the elements, yet still acts as a life jacket can try a float coat or jacket, which are available in camouflage. Prices range around $150. Float coats and inflatable vests can be purchased through sporting goods stores or catalog retailers and would be a great Christmas gift for a waterfowl hunter, he said.
Indiana law requires there be one Coast Guard-approved wearable life jacket per person in any boat. It also requires that boats more than 16 feet in length have one throwable life-saving device on board.
Waterfowl hunters throughout Indiana are being reminded by Indiana conservation officers to wear life jackets.
Michael Crider, director of the Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division, said there are reasonably priced inflatable life vests offered by a number of manufacturers that are comfortable and nonrestricting, with most available in camouflage. Prices range from $50 to $150.
Those who want a device that offers more protection from the elements, yet still acts as a life jacket can try a float coat or jacket, which are available in camouflage. Prices range around $150. Float coats and inflatable vests can be purchased through sporting goods stores or catalog retailers and would be a great Christmas gift for a waterfowl hunter, he said.
Indiana law requires there be one Coast Guard-approved wearable life jacket per person in any boat. It also requires that boats more than 16 feet in length have one throwable life-saving device on board.