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Boating in NH New Hampshire is a boater’s paradise! You’re never more than a short drive away from a boatable lake, pond or river in the Granite State. There are more than 400 public federal and state-owned launch sites where you can get your motorboat, kayak or canoe into the water—not to mention town-owned ramps that you can check out. If you’re a paddler, you’ll find hundreds of great destinations in New Hampshire—some whitewater for the adrenaline-rush crowd, some glassy expanses for the stereotypical Sunday driver, and lots and lots in between. Bring your binoculars, because many of the most fantastic waterbodies are inside of state parks and NH Fish and Game-owned Wildlife Management Areas; depending on the season and time of day, you may find more than just a nice place to launch your people-powered craft. And, of course, don’t forget your fishing rod and tackle box! Check www.WildNH.com for a listing of water access sites around the state, and watch the site for a new printed NH boating and fishing public access map coming in 2010. Register Your Boat • Which boats? All motorboats of any size must be registered, in addition to sailboats and sailboards 12 feet or longer. Canoes, kayaks and small sailboats do not need to register. • New boat: The boat owner must register in person at any NH Department of Motor Vehicles substation. Some marinas, sport shops and town halls also can provide boat registrations; call first. The owner will be asked to show proof of ownership (such as a bill of sale) and a photo ID. • Renewal: Once a boat is registered, registrants will receive a renewal form in the mail in subsequent years; boat registrations may be renewed by mail or in person. Reciprocity Any vessel that is registered in another state may operate on New Hampshire waters for 30 consecutive days or less without a NH boat registration. Operators must have the appropriate Safe Boating Certificate. GENERAL BOATING INFORMATION NH Department Of Safety (603) 293-0091 Marine Patrol Headquarters (603) 293-2037 or www.nh.gov/safety/ divisions/ss/marinepatrol Motor Restrictions Division of Safety Services (603) 293-0091 or www.nh.gov/safety/ss BOATING SAFETY COURSES • Classes offered year-round by NH Marine Patrol • Many locations throughout the state. • Open to any boater over 14 years of age. • Online study materials: www.boat-ed.com/nh • NASBLA approved. • Satisfies requirements of mandatory boating education law. • For class schedule, call NH Marine Patrol at 1-888-254-2125. • Be smart — boat safe! Low Cost Insurance—Boat & Equipment •Low cost, agreed value •Tournament coverage •Fishing equipment coverage •Broad cruising area •Optional fishing guide coverage For a free quote call 877-510-2628 mention priority code 4812 or at BoatUSAngler.com Fishing Regulations Vermont.indd 1 Policies subject to limits and exclusions. 11/13/09 2:49:06 PM Paul’s Bait Rigs & Tackle The Amazing Tiger Motorhome. Go Hunting, Fishing or Camping . . . Anywhere. Sliding Bait Rigs Conehead Flies Dry Flies Lake Trolls Saltwater Flies Super Flies Spinners Flutterspoons Lures Salmon Streamers Trout Streamers PO Box 531 Hudson, NH 03051 603-759-2264 www.paulsslidingbaitrigs.com For Factory Direct Sales, contact us at: www.tigermotorhomes.com 1.800.531.9383 Provan Industries, LLC 4837 Edmund Hwy. West Columbia, SC 29170 Tiger Motorhomes. For Adventures of a Different Stripe. It’s on a one-ton pickup – pulls anything It’s a 4x4 – goes anywhere Ford or Chevy Gas or Diesel Standard, Extended or Crew Cab Two Double Beds Enclosed Bathroom Generator, Propane & 12v Power 24 2010 New Hampshire Freshwater Fishing Digest
Boating in NH Ten Tips for Safe Boating 1. Don’t Overload Carry only the specified limit for your craft and don’t sit on the gunwales or the transom. 2. Wear Life Jackets or Vests State law requires one wearable life preserver for each person in a boat. Kids 12 and under must wear a life preserver. 3. Know the Water Always carry a chart (map) of the waters you are boating on. 4. In an Accident Your first obligation is to save lives and help the injured. Call N.H. Marine Patrol: (603) 293-2037. 5. Water and Alcohol Don’t Mix Sixty percent of recent boating fatalities in N.H. are alcohol-related. Don’t drink and boat— the .08 law applies to boaters, too! 6. Use Your Lights All boats operating after dark must display lights to be visible to other boaters. 7. Use Caution When passing within 150 feet of another boat, swimmers, rafts, shore, docks, or mooring fields, you must be at headway speed. 8. Don’t Use the Water as a Dump It is illegal to litter or discharge sewage into the water. 9. Don’t Harass Wildlife All wildlife are protected on the state’s waters, subject to strict hunting and fishing regulations. 10. Take a Boating Safety Course For info call Marine Patrol at (603) 293-2037. WILDLIFE & SPORT FISH RESTORATION: 70 Years of Restoring, Managing and Researching Fish and Wildlife Our thanks to hunters, shooters, anglers, boaters and our industry partners! With the purchase of firearms and ammunition, archery equipment, fishing equipment, and motorboat fuels, hunters, anglers and manufacturers pay excise taxes that are distributed to state fish and wildlife agencies for approved projects. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service joins state fish and wildlife agencies, private industry and the public in a partnership to conserve fish and wildlife resources. With help from over $100 million in federal aid funding over nearly three quarters of a century, NH Fish and Game has been able to: • Gain knowledge through research • Manage fish and wildlife populations • Acquire Wildlife Management Areas • Improve and protect aquatic habitat • Restore fish and wildlife populations • Conduct Hunter and Aquatic Education programs • Construct, upgrade and maintain more than 100 public access sites for boating and fishing. Your purchase of hunting and fishing equipment and motorboat fuels supports wildlife and sport fish restoration and boating access facilities. Diver There, Please Beware The United Divers of N.H. urge boaters to stay well away from a red flag with a white stripe or other flags in the water. They signal that scuba divers are in the area. Key West Center Consoles, Dual Consoles and Walk Around Cuddy Cabins in 15’-24’ Four Winns 17’-31’ Open-Bow Runabouts, Deckboats, Cuddy Cabins and Express Cruisers Powerful. Reliable. Lightweight. Clean. Quiet. Fuel-Efficient. All boat packages powered by Honda Marine. Always wear a personal flotation device while boating & read your owner’s manual. Lund Boats Offer Over 60 Models from 12’ Row Boats to 21’ Dual Consoles. There’s A Lund For Everyone! Alumacraft Offers A Complete Line-Up of Affordable, High-Quality Aluminum Fishing Boats No Matter How You Like To Spend Time On The Water We Have A Boat For You... Melvin Village Marina, Inc. On Lake Winnipesaukee 463 Governor Wentworth Highway • Melvin Village, NH 03850 • Tel. 603-544-3583 • www.melvinvillagemarina.com www.FishNH.com 25
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