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Fish and Boat Commission highlights boating safety push, equipment upgrades for conservation officers

2703752 · March 20, 2025
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Summary

At the committee hearing, the commission emphasized life-jacket requirements, Operation Dry Water enforcement, a recent boat-replacement plan and technology upgrades for water conservation officers.

Tim Schafer, the commission's executive director, emphasized boating safety as a top priority and reminded legislators that Pennsylvania requires life jackets in certain cold-water months and for some small craft.

"Wear your life jacket," Schafer said, stressing a November 1 through April…

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