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NY PFD law poll

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Madpuppy:
I'm with ya boy's, I think as a country we are getting regulated to the woodshed. They're is a certain element of risk associated with hunting, for that matter any outdoor activity that makes it exciting. I'm not one to take risks by any means, but if I choose to live my life the way I want I don't want the Gov. telling me I have to do simple things the way they see fit.
I don't know if you fella's have ever seen the movie Deliverance, but in the movie Burt Reynolds says" I don't believe in insurance, there's no risk". The simple things that a man does that are a little risky sometimes get the heart pumpin' and I think it's what we all enjoy subconsciously, why do we ride scary amusement park rides? In the same long paragragh I will end with KEEP IT SAFE BOY'S, BUT HAVE FUN!!!

upstatehunter:
I really don't see a problem. It only states while boat is moving, and in the months the water is the coldest, to try to lessen the mortality rate. Once you get to a desired location and start waterfowl hunting, I'm sure a DEC officer would not ticket for no PFD.  Also those that like to troll the big lakes after the water gets cold would have to wear while under motion, not much different than allot of states that never get water as cold as we do.  Went out on a local lake a couple weeks ago and never took mine off, you forget it is even there after a bit of fishing. I lost my gandfather to a capsize in cold water while guiding a client fishing Schroon lake. He tried to swim to shore for help and the cold water took him down when he couldn't swim anymore. The client was wearing a life vest and hung on to the boat. He was rescued and lived a happy rest of his life. I never got to know my grand dad as I was born four months later. I believe in the laws to protect peoples lives. Yes I have always worn a seat belt.

Madpuppy:
First let me say I'm sorry to hear of you're Grandfather, he obviously was a brave man and was thinking only of the life of his client. I think that PFD's are a great life saving device and should be worn. I just don't believe in the Gov. telling me I have to, it's just one more of our freedoms that is whisked away. How much Gov. parenting do we need, are the citizens of this country getting to the point where we need to be told what to do and when to do it at all times? What's next, wash you're hands before you eat law or brush you're teeth before you go to bed law. I'm exaggerating obviously but you get my point, there still needs to be some personal responsibility involved. My father always told me never take the river for granted, respect her and she'll treat ya good. Disrespect her and she'll make ya pay.

BBK:
I think it says that if your boat is stationary then you don't need one on. So if your hunting in a marsh, you don't have to have it on as long as your boat isn't moving.

Correct me if I'm wrong, its just what I have heard.

halfrack33:
it's basically illegal to shoot while your boat is moving anyways. I mean you can be paddling but you can't be in pursuit of them with a motor so maybe it isn't that bad. I just think that having them in your boat should be sufficient. If you capsize and have one there to put on, youll put it on. I just fear that your paddling around a corner and have your life vest on then spot duck and have to make all kinds of movement to get it off before you shoot. Its a hassle we shouldn't have to deal with is all...

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