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Planning a trip to one of the 4 corp lakes in northern Mississippi. I have heard there is no beer allowed in some or all of them? If anyone can clearify where and which ones if any of them are under such rules it would be help. I would hate to think after a herd days fishing I could not enjoy a beer or two legaly.
True DAT! I think its a good rule. 35 boats o L. Point fishin pole to pole- throw in a few cases of beer? Would be a sight to see! From a distance.
Signs posted upon entrance to the lakes state - "No Alcohol"
Some people just cannot obey the law or rules and will lead and teach others that it is okay to do the same.....
Keep containers out of site. Use a solo cup.
What cain said, dont have it in the boat for sure but on the bank as long as it is in a solo cup you are pretty much good to go if thats your thing. DONT put your empties in their garbage cans, just leave them in your cooler, act like a grown up and all should be good. If they see an open container, or unopen for that matter, then things can get hairy.
No beer allowed even at the campground? Huh? I understand not on the lake but back at camp too?
i sure didnt know that. no beer on water not that i have but thought about it.
Yes no beer at camp also. They don't check your coolers or anything. Just get you some beer huggys and you will be fine. Get yourself some black garbage bags and throw them in there and then throw them away.
Are the rules the same for Hugh White State park cabins? Wasn't able to cancel, still planning on coming down on April 8th.
State Parks are kinda different, best to just have it in a solo cup wherever you are down here on the big four and then you are safe.
Watched the GW pour out 6 - 8 cans from a yanks cooler he found in a boat last year. He said he finds it all the time in visitors boats. Got to read the rules. Can't have a firearm either, permit or not. Don't know what would happen if he found one but don't want to find out either and I have a carry permit. Just not worth it.
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Yep, I watch a guy put the beer in the cooler and sit the paper container on the fire pit. The ranger drove by and saw the container. Made him pour every one of them out.
Act like grown ups and obey the law and respect the posted rules, instead of trying to hide the illegal beer like a child and there won't be any problems.
That will work, I about had a heart attack last spring. Had a couple yanks in the boat with me and about lunch time one of em breaks out this small soft side cooler and gets a couple of beers out, offered me one and proceeded to pop a top. I hollared NO!!!! Put that away and cover it up, they had no clue it was not legal to have beer in the boat, I had not thought about saying anything to them before hand as its not something I do anytime so its just not an issue.Quote:
Originally Posted by stickum
this is why we just get a hotel usually in batesville. we grill or fry fish in the park lot and nobody has ever bothered us and we dont bother them. life is pretty good that way. u split a room between 4 guys bring airmats and its like $20-25 a night per person. plus u cant watch march madness
This is by far the better plan. I don't see the attraction to the famous state cabins when you have modern hotels and restaurants just a couple of miles away from the lake. Certainly not worth reserving five months in advance.Quote:
Originally Posted by CRAPPIECON
Come to barnett then. Beer is required to fish lol
This will be our first time at the state park, we will see how it goes. I like how close they are to the lake.Quote:
Originally Posted by yikess
Forget the beer, just drink whiskey
There's a good rule to live by.Quote:
Originally Posted by feeshrman
I love a good cold beer after a good or bad day on the lake, but out of respect for the rules of the land, I just refrain till I get off the premises. Its just an honor to be able to fish those lakes and I don't want to take any chance that a stewpit beer would change that for me. It's an ole school thang, I guess.
Couple ole boys from up here we caught with short fish, too many fish and were drunker than Hooter Brown and got caught several years ago. They're still doin community serviced time and didn't get their boat back till the next year. Question: Is cheatin worth it??
That's the key!! I was approached several yrs ago at Enid by a Dep Sheriff driving thru the park because I had a beer can in sight! Insead of giving me a citation, he said "If it's in a cup I can't see it." He couldn't have ignored it! Good Guy!Quote:
Originally Posted by canebreaker
armyman, I have heard the same thing, but it seems as though he just told you how to break the law. If you get caught and you say "he said to put it in a cup and I'm ok" may not fly with the next guy. Don't understand the double standard by him????
Most park officials dont mind a beer or 2 as long as the person drinking doesnt start actin STUPID!
Eggzactly, behave your self and mind your own business and dont be stupid about it. They catch you with while driving tho they gonna nail your butt.Quote:
Originally Posted by satdoc1
Yeah...some just say drink up, just hide it, whatever...then wonder why they have to deal with problems with their kids lying or hiding things or some other parent has to deal with that kind of issue because some so called "grown up" teaches others that it is okay to lie and hide things, drink, etc. Then when someone's kid or family member gets killed by a drunk they raise cain about it, act like they are so sorry. Don't lead or teach others to do those things and the whole world will be a better place.
Kids learn by example...
Wow, so now we have gone to blaming people for raising there kids bad and all, quote scripture and pass judgement all in the same post. Wow, just wow..
Learn to agree to disagree with civility please....so far so good and I thank you for that.......but once it goes over the line this thread will be toast.
We should lead by example,heck just obey the rule for that small bit of time,I promise it won't kill anybody that quick.
put it in a BILLBOB and your good to go
Had my daugheter bringing me a beer out the fridge when she was old enough to get them and she turned out great. Mother of 2, works, doesn't drink but on occasion. She was raised right
OK guys....this is getting off the original topic. The original poster just asked what the rules and policy was at the campgrounds. His question has been answered so I am closing this thread. Thanks for understanding.