[tlkollodge]

If you're planning to make fishing trips into Canada in 2010, fishermen should be aware of a new boating law that began Sept. 15. The new Canadian law is called BOATsmart and requires all opertors of pleasure craft (regardless of size) to have a Boater Education Certificate as of that date. The cost of taking the Canadian test for the certificate is $45 and is good for life. Age doesn't matter. Before heading up there, I'd check with your outfitter for more information. Here in MN we have a program that if completed is recognized as being valid by the Canadian Coast Guard. We're mostly muskie fishermen and LOTW is all we fish.

 

[Nightshade400]

We have the same thing here in Oregon and all out of state boats have to be inspected before they hit the water because of invasive species measures.