(Spirit Lake)– If you’ll be among the throng hitting the water for the traditional start of the walleye season, officials say there are some things you should be doing now to get ready. One of those is to make sure your boat is in proper working condition. Jeff Morrison, a conservation officer with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, says the battery is the first thing you need to check…Click here for comment from Jeff Morrison
Next on the list, Morrison says, is safety equipment…Click here for comment from Jeff Morrison
Morrison says it’s crucial to make sure you have a lifejacket for each person that’s on board your boat, and that they’re readily available. He says it’s best to be wearing them in the first place, though.
