06-26-2007, 02:32 AM
Sounds like Illinois DNR doesn't think of those belly float as fishing machines but think of those as play toys.... I wonder how other states are on that subject. Wisconsin gave me a easy answer. I wonder do other states talk with each other on anything to learn/help one another?
Heres the notes...
[blue][size 3]Ralph,
Sorry it took so long to respond to you. I wanted to give you the
best answer possible. Greg Hunter is our Regional Captain for our
Conservation Law Enforcement group. If you read from the bottom up, you
will get a chronological order of our discussion. I hope it helps.
Dan Sallee
>>> GREG HUNTER 06/25/07 7:46 AM >>>
The whole issue is as clear as mud. You have interpreted everything
correct except #3. I still think some sites would say no. I am not
saying I agree, I am just reporting.
NOTICE: New e-mail Address: greg.hunter@illinois.gov
>>> DAN SALLEE 06/22/07 4:21 PM >>>
I must have missunderstood a previous conversation. What you are
saying is:
1. It doesn't have to be registered.
2. It is allowed on state sites only if we allow wade fishing at the
site.
3. It can be registered, and if so would be allowed on all state sites
where we allow boats. It would then require everything that would be
required on a small rowboat.
Correct?
Dan
>>> GREG HUNTER 06/21/07 9:35 AM >>>
First, this is a gray area. Second, we do not consider them boats in
Illinois, but rather swim toys. They are allowed, I understand, if wade
fishing is allowed. While PFDs are not required, an innertube is
defined in statute as not being a boat, most wear PFDs. Now to muddy
the water, if a person wished to register one, we would do it, now
making it a boat and it would need to display registration and equipment
carriage as required. How is that for a muddy answer?
NOTICE: New e-mail Address: greg.hunter@illinois.gov
>>> DAN SALLEE 6/20/2007 6:07 AM >>>
Greg,
I have heard rules regarding belly boat fishing discussed before,
and I just wanted to make sure I'm correct in my answer to this
gentleman.
As I recall, belly boats must be registered watercraft (placard
attached with numbers), and are not allowed on many state sites. Is
this correct? My confusion, if the above is correct, is why these are
banned from state sites if they are defined as watercraft similar to a
rowboat or canoe. Could you, or one of your staff give me the
appropriate information on this?
Thanks,
Dan[/size][/blue]
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Heres the notes...
[blue][size 3]Ralph,
Sorry it took so long to respond to you. I wanted to give you the
best answer possible. Greg Hunter is our Regional Captain for our
Conservation Law Enforcement group. If you read from the bottom up, you
will get a chronological order of our discussion. I hope it helps.
Dan Sallee
>>> GREG HUNTER 06/25/07 7:46 AM >>>
The whole issue is as clear as mud. You have interpreted everything
correct except #3. I still think some sites would say no. I am not
saying I agree, I am just reporting.
NOTICE: New e-mail Address: greg.hunter@illinois.gov
>>> DAN SALLEE 06/22/07 4:21 PM >>>
I must have missunderstood a previous conversation. What you are
saying is:
1. It doesn't have to be registered.
2. It is allowed on state sites only if we allow wade fishing at the
site.
3. It can be registered, and if so would be allowed on all state sites
where we allow boats. It would then require everything that would be
required on a small rowboat.
Correct?
Dan
>>> GREG HUNTER 06/21/07 9:35 AM >>>
First, this is a gray area. Second, we do not consider them boats in
Illinois, but rather swim toys. They are allowed, I understand, if wade
fishing is allowed. While PFDs are not required, an innertube is
defined in statute as not being a boat, most wear PFDs. Now to muddy
the water, if a person wished to register one, we would do it, now
making it a boat and it would need to display registration and equipment
carriage as required. How is that for a muddy answer?
NOTICE: New e-mail Address: greg.hunter@illinois.gov
>>> DAN SALLEE 6/20/2007 6:07 AM >>>
Greg,
I have heard rules regarding belly boat fishing discussed before,
and I just wanted to make sure I'm correct in my answer to this
gentleman.
As I recall, belly boats must be registered watercraft (placard
attached with numbers), and are not allowed on many state sites. Is
this correct? My confusion, if the above is correct, is why these are
banned from state sites if they are defined as watercraft similar to a
rowboat or canoe. Could you, or one of your staff give me the
appropriate information on this?
Thanks,
Dan[/size][/blue]
[signature]