First encounter with EPO

[Rmarsh]

We had a great day out on the water yesterday. Boat ran great and my boat handling skills are improving. Also caught my first striper from the boat this year, short so it went back.

When I approached the boat ramp to take out, I saw a man in a dark colored uniform walking out the dock towards me..

It was an EPO officer, and before I could secure the boat to the dock he started to question me. "Been doin a little fishing"?he asked. "Yea a little" I said. "Catch anything"? Yea I said. "Mind if I check it"? he asked. "It was short so it went" back I responded.
"You got a fishing license"? Yes, "How about life jackets"? Yes they're in the stern locker. "Ok have a nice day".

Officer was professional and polite, then moved on to the next boat that was hauling out. Looked like he was being extremely thorough with those other guys.

Point is that they are out there checking so make sure you are in compliance.