Recent content by Mark W

Thanks. I am in the same "boat" as you. Looking to get rid of my 65lb Hoefgen as it is too heavy for me to handle. This boat I often use a kayak paddle on but also have a couple of mud motors that weigh less that 25lbs. Two I built, one is the old Rickshaw motor that was sold commercially...

Perfect. I have been looking at these as well. Probably much more durable that a thin skinned Radisson or Sportspal canoe. Did you buy it new or used? Locally? I think I may have seen this on Facebook but not entirely sure. Think a small outboard or very small mud motor could be run on it...

Currently have the fiberglass version but desire something lighter. Thanks - Mark

Is he still around by chance? Searched for his name but couldn't come up with anything. Ayone have contact info for him? Thanks - Mark

I purchased TideWe breathable zippered waders last year. I am not a guy who is easy on waders nor one who is hard on them. I probably wear them 50 times/year. They have been the best waders I have ever owned however I have never owned some of the pricier brands like Simms and others. For...

Any duck that flew overhead

The government is claiming that the DJI software sends back information to the Chinese and we are therefore mapping the whole of the US for them. Surveillance sort of stuff I guess.

They already do.

Once again, they have to prove intent. Per my prior post, I used my drone to see if my boat hid well and to see what the ducks see flying overhead. That was my intent, and this is what I did. So according to the IL laws, I would be OK. I hate rules such as these where intent is involved...

Watched a guy at our cabin hunt out of a pontoon boat. He pretended to be fishing, did nothing to conceal himself and would pull out his gun when ducks flew nearby. He was within a certain number of feet from the shore but he was still illegal in WI. He sure had a good time.

Never said they can't. All I said is that flying a drone over a WMA or other designated places is not illegal. Local government does not control the airspace. FAA controls it. There are many apps available that show where it is legal to fly and where it isn't. The DJI drones have built in...

Airspace is controlled by the FAA. State law cannot override this. I've owned drones for many years and this subject comes up all the time. Especially around National Parks where signs are posted everywhere about flying a drone inside the park. They word the signs very carefully to scare...

Got it. Still legal to fly a drone while hunting if you don't do any of what you list. I hate rules/regs like this. To be breaking any of them they would have to prove intent. Like the pic I posted earlier, I just wanted to see how my boat fit in and what the ducks see flying overhead. That...

Checking out my boat to see how it looks from the ducks vantage point.