Maine Guide - Comprehensive Questions and Answers Rated A+

Maine Guide - Comprehensive Questions and Answers Rated A+ When I get my guide license, I no longer have to purchase a hunting or fishing license in the state of Maine. False What license(s) would I need to guide a client fishing for stripers on salt water? USCG Captain's License - Tidewater Fishing Which license(s) would I need to guide day trips in sea kayaks on inland waters? Recreational Which license(s) would I need to guide overnight trips in sea kayaks on the ocean? Sea Kayaking What license(s) would I need to guide Stand Up Paddleboard day trips on salt water? Sea Kayaking What license(s) would I need to guide sea kayak day trips on fresh water? Recreational In order to qualify as a Master Maine Guide, which of the following must be true? Must have been licensed as a registered Maine Guide in the specialization area for at least 10 years - Must be able to document and prove their time spent guiding How should a vessel's registration number and validation sticker be displayed? On both sides of the bow of the boat What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? Passenger's body weight and chest size What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate? Maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water? Type l When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? When it is slightly torn What sound-producing device(s) is required when boating on Maine waters in an 18-foot powerboat? A way to make an efficient sound signal Which of these provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching? Dark clouds and shifting winds What should you do before fueling your boar? Turn off the engine and close all windows, ports, doors, and other openings. How can you prevent transporting invasive aquatic species (plants or animals) with your vessel from one waterway to another? Remove any plants you see before leaving the body of water. In Maine, how far must a vessel operating at more than "headway speed" stay from an island? 200 feet When two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is responsible for avoiding a collision? The operators of both vessels According to Maine law, who must be on board, in addition to the operator, if the vessel is towing a skier? An observer at least 12 years of age in a position to observe the progress of the person being towed What is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and black lettering? Exclusion or keep-out area, such as a dam Which condition requires that you report a boating accident to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife? Damage to your boat is more than $2,000 as the result of a boating accident. According to Maine law, how old must a person be to operate a personal watercraft? 16 years of age According to Maine law, during what hours is it legal to tow a person behind a boat (other than a PWC) on water skis or other device?