BANGOR DAILY NEWS • September 28, 2022
People often stash canoes and kayaks on the shores of remote ponds that aren’t accessible by vehicle. This way, they have a boat to use anytime they visit that pond, instead of hauling one each time they visit. Is it OK to use one of these boats? If everyone who wishes to fish these waters hikes their own boat in, many opting to leave them there, it would result in a pile of boats in the woods. Many canoes (often higher-end ones) end up getting chained to a tree. It’s the choice of the owner. If you borrow a canoe that you come across in the woods, keep some things in mind. It’s not your boat, so treat it well. If someone has chained up a canoe, it’s off limits. Should you meet the owner of a boat you’re borrowing, apologize for the inconvenience, thank them for the use of their boat, and move on. Clean up all of your trash, and offer to help out in any way you can.