Kinda reminds of a conversation I overheard between a HWY superintendant and one of his crew leaders. A city planner stopped at the site and said traffic had to be maintained. The Sherriff stopped and said close the road to traffic. My buddys answer was, thats a battle you cannot win, The Law in this case the Sherriff is always right.

The city planner cannot shut you down or levy a fine. The sherriff can haul your butt to jail.

For years, fishing from a 15'4" boat, by regulation, We did not need a throw cushion. We both wear inflatable PFD's yet everytime we got checked and the lakes we fish you get checked a lot, it was always the same. you need a throw cushion. Drag out the regs and Oh, OK then the fun would start. Every item listed in the regs would be checked. Last fall bought a throw cushion because a buddy fell out of his boat and although nothing more than being cold and wet. It was a good wake up call. Mounted a ski ladder on the back of the boat, bought a throw cushion, great padding for boat seat as well as meeting regs. Actually bought a second one as the added height makes fishing seats more comfortable. Been checked 8-9 times this year after a livewell and liscense check, thanks guys. and away they go.

If the C/O game warden what ever wants it, you best have it even if not required by the regs. Prove a man wrong and hes gonna get ticked off and seek revenge, Prove a woman wrong and you might get shot! It is just like dealing with my wife, no matter what thoughts are forming in my head, the best answer is yes Dear!