DEM Red Tape Frustrates Paddlers - Anglers- Government -

DEM Red Tape Frustrates Paddlers - Government -

 The State has too many regulations on our Business, now too many on" OUR "waterways and public access.

I just read the new 2015 Fishing Regulations and I think you should too !

Also I did not see any of the "Changes" or "New' legislation I fought for at last years public meetings about instituting a "Lead Law" ban for 1 ounce or smaller in all fresh waters. All the major tackle manufactures have replaced the lead with other safe materials. NH instituted  theirs in  2000,  Hint, only 25 years ago. I guess Rhode Island DEM still does not recognize the damage of Lead and will remain the only New England State that thinks it's safe to kill Ducks, Birds, Turtles and bottom feeding fish. ( Wallum Lake,Stafford Pond are a public water supply) with boat ramps.
 The derby permit process for any group 6 or more or three watercraft dos not address Ice Fishing Derbies, If you get a warmup or heavy rain and cancel you could banned another Year to hold your non-profit fundraiser and do not forget to tell them how many are going to fish, place a card on their windshield also to stay within the rules and three weeks in advance !