Layout boat6/7/2023 ![]() That half a person thickness "thing" may have to more to do with an allowance for rough water when considering various hunting conditions. There may be some State laws that address this and provide some kind of minimum or maximum below the water surface, but there is no federal law. The only reference in federal law that governs duck hunting is the fully concealed below the water surface. I even looked at some Federal Regestry Pre Ambles for the Feds and there was nothing referencing boats. Back then I had some time, and I read the CFR for Migratory bird management and there was no reference in federal law about the half an average person thickness. A statement of "its in the regulations" was added to that allowance. ![]() At some point in 2004 or abouts I saw a posting that some USFW warden type "allowed" no more than half an average person's thickness front to back to be below the water surface. I have looked for years for a regulatory reference to the reason why layout boats have a half coffin in them. ĭarren Not to nitpick Darren but a Busik style boat is not used for transportation. ![]() For info on safety equipment or other regulations look here. The legal codes are for the manufacturer and sale of boats recreational boats. Prohibited Acts is a good thing for people to read. The US Codes for recreational boats is at 46 USC 43. If you want more info on federal requirements for boat manufacturers search for 33 CFR 181 and 33 CFR 183. Vessel includes every description of watercraft, other than a seaplane on the water, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on the water. (3) Operated as an uninspected passenger vessel subject to the requirements of 46 CFR chapter I, subchapter C. (2) Leased, rented, or chartered to another for the latter's noncommercial use or (1) Manufactured or used primarily for noncommercial use Here are some definitions from 33 CFR 183 of the legal definitions for boats. I have a PDF of the chart showing all the different boat types but I cannot figure out how to download and attach. This means they need flotation, capacity label, HIN, and a certification label. So the Coast Guard puts them in the category of a rowboat unless a motor is added onto it. Typically layout boats do not meet the definition of a kayak because the beam is to wide. The closest boat types for layout boats are canoes/kayaks, rowboats, or outboard under 20 feet. There are federal regulations for boat types. "That human optimism & goodness that we put our faith in, is in no more danger than the stars in the jaws of the clouds.". Technology has it's place, hunting isn't it. With a shotgun that can hold more than three shells, unless you plug it with a one-piece filler that cannot be removed without disassembling the gun.Using recorded or electrically amplified bird calls or sounds, or imitations of these calls and sounds.From or by means, aid, or use of any motor vehicle, motor-driven land conveyance, or aircraft (if you are a paraplegic or are missing one or both legs, you may hunt from a stationary car or other stationary motor-driven land vehicle or conveyance).While possessing any shot other than approved nontoxic shot.From a motorboat or sailboat, unless you shut the motor off or furl the sail and the vessel is no longer in motion.From a sink box or any other low floating device that conceals you beneath the surface of the water.With a trap, snare, net, rifle, pistol, swivel gun, shotgun larger than 10 gauge, punt gun, battery gun, machine gun, fish hook, poison, drug, explosive, or stupefying substance.Jeff, The only regulation involving layout boats that I am aware of is the one I have highlighted below.Īdditional Federal and State regulations apply to waterfowl hunting, including those summarized below.
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