Hey Guys,
Native Minnesotan here now living in the UP of Michigan. What do I need for inspection and or sticker to launch my Yarcraft in Minnesota waters these days? Sound like I need and ice spud or saw if I try to do it too soon.
Lloyd
no inspection sticker requirement Y E T
drain plug is the only current requirement
although by law it’s only required to be out ( < corrected from prior posting) when trailering your boat on a MN public roadway … the law says nothing about whether it should be in when on MN public waters (politicians; go figgur,eh?)
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no inspection sticker requirement Y E T
drain plug is the only current requirement
although by law it’s only required to be in when trailering your boat on a MN public roadway … the law says nothing about whether it should be in when on MN public waters (politicians; go figgur,eh?)
Are you jesting otherwise you are dyslexic!
Do not travel with your drain plug in! Pull it out at the ramp and leave it out.
Although I jest here a LOT, this time I am serious as a heart attack in the middle of July
Check MN regs … plug MUST be OUT ( < corrected from prior posting) when traveling on MN public roadways
It’s more then drain plug. We have very strict laws about transporting water: in livewells, bait and bait containers, plants and mud (that might contain an AIS. The DNR see’s it as your responsibility to access our laws and act accordingly. It’s not rocket science to follow the rules, most likely you already do this.
Transportation prohibitions
Current state law prohibits transportation of all aquatic plants (with a few exceptions). This law will not only help prevent the spread of Eurasian watermilfoil, but it will also reduce the risk of zebra mussels being transported while attached to aquatic plants. In addition, it will reduce the inadvertent transport of other harmful plants into or within the state.
Under state law, it is unlawful to:
transport aquatic plants, except as allowed in statutes ($100 civil penalty or misdemeanor) transport zebra mussels and other prohibited species of animals ($500 civil penalty or misdemeanor)place or attempt to place into waters of the state a boat, seaplane, or trailer that has aquatic plants ($200 civil penalty), zebra mussels, or other prohibited invasive species attached ($500 civil penalty or misdemeanor).
As of July 1, 2012, a boat lift, dock, swim raft, or associated equipment that has been removed from any water body may not be placed in another water body until a minimum of 21 days have passed.
Regulations on transport of water
As of July 1, 2012, the following regulations apply to the transportation of water in boats and other water-related equipment by boaters from all waters in the state ($100 civil penalty or misdemeanor):
A person leaving waters of the state must drain all water from water-related equipment, including bait containers, live wells, and bilges, by removing the drain plug before transporting the watercraft and equipment from the water access or riparian property;
Drain plugs, bailers, valves, or other devices used to control the draining of water from ballast tanks, bilges, and live wells must be removed or opened while transporting watercraft and water-related equipment;
Emergency response vehicles and equipment may be transported on a public road with the drain plug or other similar device replaced only after all water has been drained from the equipment upon leaving the water body.
The following are exempt from this subdivision:
portable bait containers used by licensed aquatic farms portable bait containers used when fishing through the ice, except on waters designated infested for viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS)
Regulations in infested waters
The DNR designates waters that contain populations of Eurasian watermilfoil, faucet snail, New Zealand mudsnail, zebra mussel, ruffe, round goby, spiny water flea, VHS fish disease, and white perch as infested waters. Those waters will be posted with Invasive Species Alert signs at the public water accesses and listed in the annual DNR Fishing Regulations booklet.
The following regulations apply to activities in infested waters:
taking wild animals (fish, frogs, crayfish, etc.) from infested waters for bait or aquatic farms is prohibited except for: commercial purposes by permit in some infested waters noncommercial bait harvest for personal use in waters that contain Eurasian water milfoil if:
the infested waters are designated solely because they contain Eurasian water milfoil, and
equipment for taking is a cylindrical minnow trap not exceeding 16 x 32 inches all nets, traps, buoys, anchors, stakes, and lines used for commercial fishing or turtle, frog, or crayfish harvesting in an infested water that is designated because it contains invasive fish, invertebrates, or certifiable diseases, as defined in section 17.4982, may not be used in any other waters
equipment used for commercial fishing purposes in infested waters that are designated solely because they contain Eeurasian watermilfoil must be dried or frozen before being used in noninfested waters (misdemeanor)
Designated Infested Waters List
Regulations on transport of infested water
The following regulations apply to the transportation of water from infested waters:
water from infested waters may not be used to transport fish except by permit water from infested waters may not be transported on a public road or off riparian property on infested waters except in emergencies or under permit ($200 civil penalty or misdemeanor)
Designated Infested Waters List
Infested Waters Diversion or Transportation Permit Application
Crayfish regulations
The transportation of live native and invasive crayfish from one waterbody to another within the state is prohibited, except by permit issued by the DNR. Live crayfish or crayfish eggs may not be imported without a permit issued by the DNR. Live crayfish may not be sold for live bait or for use in aquariums. Live crayfish taken from a waterbody can only be used as bait in that same waterbody.
Just dont expect it to jump out at you. As bad as they shove this **** down our throats they dont even list it in table of contents. I spend 5 minutes and still couldnt find it. Someone care to share the page please?
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Although I jest here a LOT, this time I am serious as a heart attack in the middle of July
Check MN regs … plug MUST be IN when traveling on MN public roadways
Apparently heart attacks are not very serious in July.
haven’t had a heart attack yet, but I now know that expelling hot coffee through the nostrils REALLY HURTS 
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. . . What do I need for inspection and or sticker to launch my Yarcraft in Minnesota waters these days?
clear
Everything I read says the drain plugs must be removed when trailering on the road. Am I missing something?
It’s gotta be true though, I read it on the internet 
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