Mandatory Cold Weather Life Jacket Wear for 2022/2023 Season
Beginning November 1st and ending May1st, PFDs are required to be worn while paddling.
Where: All of Pennsylvania
The risk of shock and drowning is greatly increased during cold weather. Therefore, Pennsylvania's Fish and Boat Commission requires all people on canoes, kayaks, or paddleboards to wear a PFD between November 1 through April 30. Children age 12 and younger are required to wear PFDs at all times of the year.More information can be found at www.fishandboat.com