There's quite a bit of water in this region shared by the states of Michigan and Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin DNR reminds boaters that while motor boats are allowed during the "Safer-At-Home" order in Wisconsin, a similar law in Michigan forbids motorized boating.
The Michigan-Wisconsin Boundary Waters are governed by a joint agreement between the states.
Wisconsin DNR Regional Conservation Warden Dave Zebro says with open water in most places, the law is different in each state...
"All the seasons are open, people can recreate on the water, it's how you operate on that water. When you get into Michigan waters, boaters are required to stop their motor and not propel their boat with a motor..."
That order is valid through April 30 in Michigan when it's set to expire.
Zebro says users of these boundary waters must pay attention to their location and follow the laws of the state they are in. He says a boater can be floating on Michigan waters without the use of their motor and use non-motorized boats such as canoes, kayaks and sailboats.
Under Michigan’s order, if a Wisconsin boater ventures onto the Michigan side of the boundary waters while underway with their motor, that boater is in violation of the Michigan order.
The states have an agreement that anglers can use either state’s fishing license on any part of the boundary waters.
