Felt Wading Shoes in NY Waters
Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2019 3:13 pm
Has NY banned felt wading shoes?
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That's correct. And they should mention that the laces on your rubber soled, studded boots and crevices in those boots will transfer every bit as much Didymo as felt soles will. It's a diatom, so it only takes a miniscule amount....but NY has not banned felts. I think that fad is over, and states that went down that road stick with it and other states considered it and realized it wasn't enough of a Band-Aide to go out and ban felts which remain the safest form of wading. And especially when studs are added to the felt.lightenup wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2019 4:35 pmhttps://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/44848.html
Looks like they ask you to consider other options, but not a ban, unless I read it wrong.