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plumbbob

03/28/2014 07:33PM

OK here is another question what about trolling motors??? Can you use them in the BW or not and if you can how many of you do????

I will get all the rest I need when I am dead.

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PINETREE

03/28/2014 07:39PM

quote plumbbob: "OK here is another question what about trolling motors??? Can you use them in the BW or not and if you can how many of you do????"

NO you can't.

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kanoes

03/28/2014 07:41PM

yes, in the motorized zones you can.

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LuvMyBell

03/28/2014 09:25PM

What kanies said. Many of the larger lakes that are EP's allow motors, trolling or gas motors with restricted HP. Snowbank, M9ose, East Bearskin, and McFarland are some examples.

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Ragged

03/28/2014 10:48PM

Just remember if your canoe has a trolling motor it has to have the registration numbers on the bow and they have to conform to the DNR rules for such letters, 3" tall, 2" between groups

He leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. Psalm 23:2/3

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analyzer

03/29/2014 12:51AM

quote Ragged: "Just remember if your canoe has a trolling motor it has to have the registration numbers on the bow and they have to conform to the DNR rules for such letters, 3" tall, 2" between groups "

and you need a day use, or overnight MOTOR permit.

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Savage Voyageur

03/29/2014 07:35AM

If I remember if you have a motor on a motor lake and want to go to a non-motor lake you need to stash your motor in the woods. Is this correct?

"So many lakes, so little time." WWJD

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maxxbhp

03/29/2014 08:10AM

I've heard of people doing that

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LuvMyBell

03/29/2014 08:55AM

quote Savage Voyageur: "If I remember if you have a motor on a motor lake and want to go to a non-motor lake you need to stash your motor in the woods. Is this correct? "

At the so called portage from McFarland into Pine last year there were 3 motors and gas tanks lying on on shore in plain sight.

I'm not sure if you must take motors off your boats or canoes before entering the BWCA but why paddle or portage that extra weight around.

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PINETREE

03/29/2014 09:04AM

quote LuvMyBell: "
quote Savage Voyageur: "If I remember if you have a motor on a motor lake and want to go to a non-motor lake you need to stash your motor in the woods. Is this correct? "

At the so called portage from McFarland into Pine last year there were 3 motors and gas tanks lying on on shore in plain sight.

I'm not sure if you must take motors off your boats or canoes before entering the BWCA but why paddle or portage that extra weight around."

You can not have them in a non- motorized area,they have no idea when you would decide maybe to use them.

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john 800

03/29/2014 12:48PM

You can not use them on the non motorized lakes and an electric trolling motor is not any more legal than a small outboard just because it is electric, maybee this is what you were wondering?

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