Big Dave Posted December 30, 2018 Report Share Posted December 30, 2018 Starting January 1, boaters in the Everglades National Park will be required to have a valid Boater Permit. This can be obtained only after taking an online course and passing an assessment with a score of 80 or higher. The Permit must be presented as a paper copy or saved as an image accessible on an electronic device if requested by a law enforcement officer. The cost is $50. You can save yourself some money by taking the course and assessment prior to January 1. Here's a link to the course: http://provalenslearning.com/national-park-service/everglades-boater-education-course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted December 30, 2018 Report Share Posted December 30, 2018 5 minutes ago, Big Dave said: Starting January 1, boaters in the Everglades National Park will be required to have a valid Boater Permit. This can be obtained only after taking an online course and passing an assessment with a score of 80 or higher. The Permit must be presented as a paper copy or saved as an image accessible on an electronic device if requested by a law enforcement officer. The cost is $50. You can save yourself some money by taking the course and assessment prior to January 1. Here's a link to the course: http://provalenslearning.com/national-park-service/everglades-boater-education-course most excellent information....I will sign up today.... Is this only for the captain or anyone on the vessel? dc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limitless Posted December 30, 2018 Report Share Posted December 30, 2018 An earthenware vessel of excrement. (The part about $50) The course is actually well done and a reasonable request by the park service to ensure protection of ENP. A few years ago, I screwed up big time and ran aground on the west end of First Natl Bank in an area I thought I knew. I had Stoots with me and ended up being able to walk the boat off (long trip). I think that's about the most embarrassed I've been while fishing. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jh141 Posted December 30, 2018 Report Share Posted December 30, 2018 DONE! Thanks Big Dave, Going tomorrow. Guess will not get to show off my permit with the shutdown. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunstone Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 Thanks for posting but what a waste of time. I learned nothing I didn't already know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave Posted December 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 10 hours ago, Wanaflatsfish said: most excellent information....I will sign up today.... Is this only for the captain or anyone on the vessel? dc Dino, it's per boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 11 hours ago, Big Dave said: Dino, it's per boat. Dave, Thank you.....owe you a cold one for the saved $50.....passed with flying colors I B Legal and ready to terrorize the reds......if I can ever find one dc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 11 hours ago, Sunstone said: Thanks for posting but what a waste of time. I learned nothing I didn't already know. Sunstone...I feel it's not for those of us who have fished the glades for many years and respect the water....it's for the weekend ya-hoo who comes down and has no idea what the flats are all about and tears up the grass flats on his first hole shot out of the marina. I feel it has some basic information to help the boaters be more eco-friendly....it's a compromise....it was either a boating course...or the park was treating to close off major areas unless they see education working.....still could happen...but, hopefully not in my fishing lifetime. DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donh Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 D..... does that mean we will never run aground again?😄 dh 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 2 hours ago, Donh said: D..... does that mean we will never run aground again?😄 dh Really??? You have to ask those types of questions Of course we will never run aground again....we have the FMT chip....running the back is no longer white knuckle exciting on the negative lows dc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radi_33125 Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 Thanks for the info Dave. Dino, there is always plenty of water. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 3 hours ago, radi_33125 said: Thanks for the info Dave. Dino, there is always plenty of water. except when you run aground dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangroovin Posted January 1, 2019 Report Share Posted January 1, 2019 Thanks for posting Big Dave. I got mine issued on Dec. 30th. Fished down south of Chok on the 31st. Still caught lots of small snook with nothing picture worthy. Was hoping it would help that....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason p Posted January 1, 2019 Report Share Posted January 1, 2019 Its still on the house, just signed up. I guess the shut-down has it's benefits, now if they would close the USPS and the IRS we'd be in there. Sorry for any USPS employees, the mail-man and I have a tumultuous relationship. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conocean Posted January 2, 2019 Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 Thanks, Dave. This was the buzz with all my Choko neighbors the past week I was down there (fishing was excellent Dec26-31!). The course is still free as of this morning. Can anyone find the NPS link that states the new permit requirement, etc? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lap it Up Posted January 2, 2019 Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 Indeed course is still free at the moment. I just completed it. Thanks for the link Dave. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason p Posted January 2, 2019 Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 55 minutes ago, conocean said: Thanks, Dave. This was the buzz with all my Choko neighbors the past week I was down there (fishing was excellent Dec26-31!). The course is still free as of this morning. Can anyone find the NPS link that states the new permit requirement, etc? I was looking as well. Figure it’s been a little over 3 years since the final study was released so probably another 3 to 17 years to execute anything regarding the findings😁 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave Posted January 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 11 hours ago, conocean said: Thanks, Dave. This was the buzz with all my Choko neighbors the past week I was down there (fishing was excellent Dec26-31!). The course is still free as of this morning. Can anyone find the NPS link that states the new permit requirement, etc? https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.southfloridaparks.org%2Fnews%2Fhigher-entrance-fees-everglades-national-park-take-effect-january-2019%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0Y5KgL2-SxhCGZSQll6-AKRzz96APrfFwSsYd6qjZIxWiksk9HTbblq5Y&h=AT01RDqGrkm-zT0Ny1XCMyikrTK5OI0HIxRd2WBZowK9Vw1tpvsrgxUKAGQxpqNZm8JBRW5BW-dnEWxic4PDcRbdfNfIEiHIYIqJRtbn3m_3z1WmWeSL5jua4bThctOKDbde_8A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conocean Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason p Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 “Deferred maintenance throughout the park”... love it. Keeping in-line with Dept. Of the Interior’s maintenance plan I’m gonna “defer” my annual April 15th contribution to the Internal Revenue Service until deemed the moneys are being being spent appropriately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flireman Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 This was Still free as of yesterday. Easy to score 100%. Pass it on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flats Man Posted January 19, 2019 Report Share Posted January 19, 2019 Have the launch fees at Flamingo been eliminated with the implementation of this boater permit? There's a reminder at the end of the boater permit assessment that says the annual $50 cost for the permit will be offset for many boaters with the elimination of the Flamingo launch fees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 They are closed no fee right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason p Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 The way I read it there’s gonna be an increased fee for entrance to the ENP, boat or not, and that’s it. I’ll let you know when the gate guards return since my annual passes expired in December. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstPriority Posted January 27, 2019 Report Share Posted January 27, 2019 DONE, DONE and DONE. I feel legal now...hmmm. Thanks Stoots. Didn't know bout this 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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