Play Safe:Boaters need to be prepared to prevent accidents

Play Safe:Boaters need to be prepared to prevent accidents

Not nearly as common as car wrecks, boating accidents can occur anywhere and are often more devastating.

Boating in Utah in 2025? Take the Mandatory Course, Pay Fee and Follow Steps to Prevent Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species

Division of Wildlife Resources Press Release SALT LAKE CITY — The weather is warming up, and if you are starting to make plans to take the boat out to the lake, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources wants to remind you of a few requirements before you hit the water. No changes have been made to the state’s aquatic invasive species boater requirements this year — all regulations remain the same as last year for anyone boating, paddleboarding or…

North Iowa Outdoors: Stay Safe Paddling this Spring

Early spring paddling can provide solitude, exercise and an opportunity to see amazing wildlife. Extra precautions are needed to stay safe with unpredictable spring weather and fluctuating temperatures and river levels. After heavy rains, water levels can rise quickly and produce strong and fast current. Stay away from strainers and sweepers—wood or branch piles—deadly hazards that can pull a paddler under or pin them underwater. These are usual…