state parts response

[doitall5000]

I have sent my concerns to state parks about boater problems and fishing problems. I got a response form Ty Hunter and I wanted to share it with my fishing buddies.  My purpose of sharing it with you is to solicit your help in making this problem produce an good answer.
Please feel free to email them with your concerns and problems.  
I spoke of Jordanelle Reservoir, but you may have other to report about.
I was pleased with Ty's answer but he needs to know lots of people feel this way or need to know your concerns.  Be specific and state the waters you care about.

Ty Hunter

10:11 AM (23 minutes ago)

Verdean,
Thank you for sending your concerns I have been forwarded your email and working on a solution to address the following listed issues:

• Lack of enforcement of Utah's Speed and Proximity (S&P) Law
  
  
• Mandatory education at the time of registration
  
  
• Effects of S&P violations on paddle craft, fishermen, etc.
  
  
• Segregation of use
  
  
• Funding
  

Also, in your examples provided below may I ask which reservoirs you have experienced the S&P violations and lack of enforcement of the law?  What type of watercraft do you own/use?  Lastly what type of activity or activities do you participate in while on the water?  By answering these questions I may be able to better understand your concerns and observations and provide more viable solutions.


We have been having many issues with boaters and jet skiers while fishing in the summer.  As you know the 150 feet no wake law is the issue that has very little meaning to lots of boaters.  I believe most are just unaware of the law.   
I have a proposal for the state that might help to educate the boaters.

Each year we must register our water craft, usually done online, I think if the boater was required to complete a registration which included reading the laws and requirements for safe operation of the craft.  Then checking off each law and signing the acknowledgement of the laws.
This would make the owner more aware and accountable for the ticket for violations.

Even if you do not use this plan, I am hoping that some forum  control can be adopted to help out with this building problem. With the growing use of paddle board users, this is a growing issue.  Last year while I was slowed down to pass paddle boards a large boat came between me and the paddle boards without slowing down.  This gave the five paddle boards large wakes which forced them to lay down to control themselves.
I am in favor of dividing the lake or water into fishing and no fishing areas to make designated restricted sections of some waters. This is a difficult thing to do. 
Maybe other states have adopted a program that we could consider for our state.
I know funding is a problem but increased patrolling on the water has got to be a part of the increased usage of the waters.
I am a member of bigfishtackle, and I'm sure there are many people waiting for some way to control those who do not follow this law.

Thank you for your service,
Verdean Petersen
3413 hunter village dr.
west valley city, utah
801-661-0677
verdeanp@gmail.com





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Ty J Hunter
Boating Program Manager,
Boating Law Administrator                                      
Utah Division of Recreation
(801) 440-5106 office
(801) 538-BOAT Boating Education 
tyhunter@utah