Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Listening Point - General Discussion :: Canoe registration (again, sorry)
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onepaddleshort |
I'm taking a group in next week and one of the guys is bringing his own canoe and is concerned that he needs to get it registered in the next couple days. One of my canoes isn't registered either and I'll have to do so too if I'm wrong about this. I'm not giving bad advice by saying he doesn't need to. Am I? |
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awbrown |
"Non-motorized watercraft 10 ft or less, or a watercraft owned by a person from another state and that state does not require licensing of that type of watercraft and it is not within Minnesota for more than 90 consecutive days. See MN Boating Guide for more information." Right from the Minnesota DNR. |
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MatteMatt |
I'm not sure how it works for states that don't require registration, it's not clear on that. I think they still require some form of identification to show they're from another state, like Illinois' water usage stamp. I'd probably call the MN DNR to double-check what they look for with that. (651) 296-6157 or (888) MINNDNR. |
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onepaddleshort |
"Exceptions to this law are as follows: • Watercraft currently registered in another state and not kept in Minnesota for more than 90 consecutive days." However, as long as I can point to one source for my information I'll go with that. Thanks! |
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nofish |
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thebotanyguy |
subdivision 2 Exemptions. "Subd. 2.Exemptions. A watercraft license is not required for: (1) a watercraft that is covered by a license or number in full force and effect under federal law or a federally approved licensing or numbering system of another state, or a watercraft that is owned by a person from another state and that state does not require licensing that type of watercraft, and the watercraft has not been within this state for more than 90 consecutive days, which does not include days that a watercraft is laid up at dock over winter or for repairs at a Lake Superior port or another port in the state;" Citation link |
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onepaddleshort |
I wasn't even thinking about it as I knew this had been covered. We had someone drop out so we're at an odd number- so my solo is coming and it has no sticker. But I'm taking four gentleman who've never been to the Boundary Waters, one of which just bought a canoe with this trip in mind. I sure didn't want to give bad advice and leave him with some sort of a ticket on his first trip. Most of the sites haven't caught up to this new change and are still giving out the old rule that you do need to have it registered in either MN or your home state. Thanks again. |
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nofish |
I know DNR officers do patrol the BWCA but they are spread incredibly thin. You could travel the park for 5 lifetimes and never come across one. Please people do not take this as I condone intentionally breaking the law because you won't get caught. I'm just saying do your best to adhere to the rules and if you inadvertently make a mistake don't lose sleep over it. |
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cowdoc |
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andym |
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awbrown |
MatteMatt: "Boats registered in another state don't need to be registered in Minnesota if they're used for less than 90 days in the state. 2018 Boating Regulations Page 5. Illinois' water usage stamp law was rescinded as of June 1, 2018. Illinois no longer requires any type of registration for paddle craft. |