4901 - 3CSR 10-11 - 160 Use of Boats and Motors

On Busch (August A.) Memorial Conservation Area, only department-owned boats may be used, only electric motors are permitted, and the use of float tubes is specifically prohibited, except— A. Canoes and kayaks launched by hand may be used only by the holder of a valid area boating tag on Lakes 6, 34, 35, 36, and 38 from April 1 through September 30. Prior to launching, a user of each canoe or kayak must register their boat at the area headquarters to obtain an area boating tag and must check out at the area headquarters immediately after leaving the water. Area boating tags are issued for a specific canoe or kayak and are valid only for the specific lake designated on the tag. An area boating tag may not be obtained for more than one (1) lake at the same time or for any canoe or kayak that is currently registered under a valid area boating tag; and B. Canoes and kayaks launched by hand may be used without an area boating tag on Lakes 6, 34, 35, 36, and 38 from October 1 through March 31.