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  • Boat Like a Pro » more
    Operating your boat responsibly can keep everyone safe on the lake. Learn more about safe boat handling, anchoring and gas saving tips.
  • As for the second, we have gathered tips on boat handling, anchoring, gas saving, and how to operate your boat responsibly.

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  • Storage and Maintenance » more
    Guarantee the longevity and proper functioning of your boat. Learn the fundamentals of boat care. Create a seasonal maintenance schedule.
  • Read our boat storage tips. Be good to your boat and your boat will be good to you for many years to come.

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  • Hauling Your Boat » more
    Find out what it takes to haul your boat safely from home to the launch. And back again.
  • We provide the information you need to get your boat moving to that ideal stretch of water.

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  • Boat Safely » more
    Know what to do and what not to do out on the water, before you leave the shore.
  • Here you will find a variety of tips and resources for safely getting the most out of your boating experience.

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  • Boat Environmentally » more
    Learn how to make simple day-to-day changes in how you operate and maintain your vessel to help protect our valuable water resources.
  • Simple day-to-day changes in how we operate and maintain our vessels go a long way in protecting our valuable water resources.

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  • Gas Saving Tips » more
    Are you tired of high fuel prices? Check out these easy to follow, gas saving tips that will help you go faster and farther for less.
  • Reduce gas consumption and save money, what could be better?

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Related Links

  • Go Prepared » more
    Get the right gear before you head out. Find out exactly what you need to best enjoy your time out on the water.
  • Print them, take them on your trip or keep them with your boat.

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  • Register Your Boat » more
    When you register your boat, you’re doing your part in sustaining resources that promote safe and responsible use of our nation’s waters.
  • Your registration dollars also help pay for things like marinas, boat ramps, lake clean-up and much more.

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  • Fishopedia » more
    Bass. Sailfish. Trout. Find out everything you ever wanted to know about any fish. And what it takes to catch them.
  • Learn where to cast your line in a variety of habitats, how to land the fish once you catch it, and what to do if you are keeping it to eat, or letting it go to swim another day. Looking for a specific fish? The Species Explorer contains over 200.

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  • Boating & Fishing By State » more
    Your home for state-level boating and fishing resources.
  • An interactive map for boating and fishing hotspots, quick access to state boating and fishing laws, fishing reports, programs and events, local organizations and more.

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