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PART 5: OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION ILLEGAL
FISH TRANSPORT
What is the problem?
* The future of YOUR fishing is at stake when people move live fish
from one body of water to another.
* Illegal introduction of fish into Wyoming's waters DOES jeopardize
your fisheries.
* Introduction of ANY fish can severely affect a sport fishery. This includes
nongame fish such as carp, shiners, suckers and minnows
and game fish like walleye, rainbow trout and yellow perch.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Carbon Monoxide(CO):
* Can harm and even kill you in open air.
* Symptoms are similar to seasickness or alcohol intoxication.
* Can affect you whether you're underway, moored or anchored.
* Can make you sick in seconds.
* In high concentrations, a few breaths can be fatal.
* Emissions from one boat engine can be equivalent to the emissions
of 188 cars.
For more information on how to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, contact
the U.S. Coast Guard at 1-800-368-5647 or visit www.uscgboating.org.
Wyoming experienced seven (7) carbon monoxide related injuries in a
single boating season.
GENERAL WATERCRAFT SAFETY INFORMATION
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department receives federal financial assistance
in Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration. Under Title VI of 1964
Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act
of 1975, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the U.S.
Department of the Interior prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,
color, national origin, age, sex or disability. If you believe that you have
been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility as described
above, or if you desire further information, please write to:
Federal regulations apply on waters where there is concurrent state and
federal jurisdiction. Flaming Gorge and Yellowtail National Recreational
Areas are examples of such areas in Wyoming. For more information
regarding laws and regulations, contact the Wyoming Game and Fish
Department, Watercraft Officer, 3030 Energy Lane, Casper, WY 82604,
(307) 473-3400.
The U.S. Coast Guard
2100 2nd Street SW STOP 7000
Washington DC 20593-7000
Office of Civil Rights
Department of the Interior
1849 C Street
NW Washington DC 20240
PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES
Watercraft (including paddle boards) shall have:
U.S. Coast Guard approved wearable personal flotation
devices of a suitable size for each person on board the watercraft.
Buoyant
cushions and ring buoys. Watercraft sixteen (16)
feet and over in length must have one throwable device
in addition to a personal flotation device on board for
each person.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
All watercraft shall carry or be equipped with safety equipment as prescribed by Commission regulation. The Commission may also
require every person riding on watercraft operating on specified waters to wear U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices.
Refer to Chapter 22, Section 5. See page 10.
CONTACT
INFORMATION
IN-STATE
Cheyenne Headquarters
Casper Regional Office
Cody Regional Office
Green River Regional Office
Jackson Regional Office
Lander Regional Office
Laramie Regional Office
Pinedale Regional Office
Sheridan Regional Office
TOLL -FREE #
1-800-842-1934
1-800-233-8544
1-800-654-1178
1-800-843-8096
1-800-423-4113
1-800-654-7862
1-800-843-2352
1-800-452-9107
1-800-331-9834
For more information and materials, call:
1-307-777-4600 or visit the Department website.
OUT-OF-STATE PHONE #
1-307-777-4600
1-307-473-3400
1-307-527-7125
1-307-875-3223
1-307-733-2321
1-307-332-2688
1-307-745-4046
1-307-367-4353
1-307-672-7418

http://www.uscgboating.org/ https://wgfd.wyo.gov/

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