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Descant · 08-03-2019, 12:19 PM

NH used to have an active Marine Patrol Auxiliary. I haven't seen them in several years. Power Squadron used to be more visible too. Both did courtesy safety checks at public docks and would discuss various issues (e.g. 150 ft rule) on a casual basis. They could not stop anybody. I don't think MP can just stop anybody without just cause, same as other police. On the other hand, I think Fish and Game CO's can stop you and ask to see your license and your fish.
Things can be pretty busy for Lake Hosts, but maybe they could play a part, even if it is just handing out or offering those buoy direction stickers. (Do those include the 150' rule?). I don't trailer-does anybody know?

08-03-2019, 12:19 PM	#7
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,036 Thanks: 1,212 Thanked 1,518 Times in 985 Posts	Where's the Auxiliary? NH used to have an active Marine Patrol Auxiliary. I haven't seen them in several years. Power Squadron used to be more visible too. Both did courtesy safety checks at public docks and would discuss various issues (e.g. 150 ft rule) on a casual basis. They could not stop anybody. I don't think MP can just stop anybody without just cause, same as other police. On the other hand, I think Fish and Game CO's can stop you and ask to see your license and your fish. Things can be pretty busy for Lake Hosts, but maybe they could play a part, even if it is just handing out or offering those buoy direction stickers. (Do those include the 150' rule?). I don't trailer-does anybody know?