Safety

• FWC Reminds Boaters To Be Safe
  Because Memorial Day weekend, which kicks off summer activities, is right around the corner, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds all boaters in Florida to rededicate themselves to boating safely.
  
• Three Spring Boating Safety Tips
  We had an unusually warm winter, so here are three easy safety tips from BoatUS that will help get you safely through the transitional season.
  
• Five Myths About Inflatable Life Jackets
  Inflatable Life Jackets – which automatically or manually inflate with the tug of a pull cord – have been around over 25 years, but there are still quite a few misperceptions about how these life saving devices work. The BoatUS Foundation set out to debunk some of the myths.
  
• What Not To Do Before Launching Your Boat
  There is always some maintenance that needs to be done before you can launch your boat for the season. Here is a list of what not to do.
  
• Dundee Fish Hatchery Faces Temporary Closure
  Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) may temporarily close the Dundee Fish Hatchery near Wichita Falls during the upcoming production season due to a declining water supply.
  
• South Dakota GFP Cautions Anglers on Ice Conditions
  Due to an unseasonably warm winter and recent rains in many areas of South Dakota, the state Game, Fish and Parks Department is urging sportsmen to use extreme caution when venturing onto the ice of lakes, rivers and ponds.
  
• Wisconsin Anglers Urged to Remove Ice Huts Before Deadlines
  With very a mild winter and many southern lakes having poor ice conditions, state recreational safety specialists are cautioning that anglers may want to remove their ice fishing shelters prior to established deadlines.
  
• Unsafe Ice Conditions Throughout New Hampshire
  Above-normal temperatures and high winds have affected ice formation across the state of New Hampshire, including Lake Winnipesaukee, the largest lake in the state.
  
• The Costa Concordia Disaster: What Can We Learn From It?
  The recent Costa Concordia disaster should serve as a wake-up call to anglers and boaters: practicing proper boat safety is very important, no matter what the situation.
  
• New Ice Fishing Regs For New York State
  With the onset of winter, anglers should remember that new ice fishing regulations are in effect in the state of New York.