Maine Guide Exam - Prep Questions
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When I get my guide license, I no longer have to purchase a hunting or
fishing license in the state of Maine. - -False
-What license(s) would I need to guide a client fishing for stripers on salt
water? - -USCG Captain's License - Tidewater Fishing
-Which license(s) would I need to guide day trips in sea kayaks on inland
waters? - -Recreational
-Which license(s) would I need to guide overnight trips in sea kayaks on the
ocean? - -Sea Kayaking
-What license(s) would I need to guide Stand Up Paddleboard day trips on
salt water? - -Sea Kayaking
-What license(s) would I need to guide sea kayak day trips on fresh water? -
-Recreational
-In order to qualify as a Master Maine Guide, which of the following must be
true? - -Must have been licensed as a registered Maine Guide in the
specialization area for at least 10 years - Must be able to document and
prove their time spent guiding
-How should a vessel's registration number and validation sticker be
displayed? - -On both sides of the bow of the boat
-What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - -
Passenger's body weight and chest size
-What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate? - -
Maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
-Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water?
- -Type l
-When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - -When it is slightly
torn
-What sound-producing device(s) is required when boating on Maine waters
in an 18-foot powerboat? - -A way to make an efficient sound signal
, -Which of these provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching?
- -Dark clouds and shifting winds
-What should you do before fueling your boar? - -Turn off the engine and
close all windows, ports, doors, and other openings.
-How can you prevent transporting invasive aquatic species (plants or
animals) with your vessel from one waterway to another? - -Remove any
plants you see before leaving the body of water.
-In Maine, how far must a vessel operating at more than "headway speed"
stay from an island? - -200 feet
-When two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is
responsible for avoiding a collision? - -The operators of both vessels
-According to Maine law, who must be on board, in addition to the operator,
if the vessel is towing a skier? - -An observer at least 12 years of age in a
position to observe the progress of the person being towed
-What is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and
black lettering? - -Exclusion or keep-out area, such as a dam
-Which condition requires that you report a boating accident to the Maine
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife? - -Damage to your boat is more
than $2,000 as the result of a boating accident.
-According to Maine law, how old must a person be to operate a personal
watercraft? - -16 years of age
-According to Maine law, during what hours is it legal to tow a person behind
a boat (other than a PWC) on water skis or other device? - -Between one-half
hour before sunrise and one-half hour after sunset
-In Maine, which of the following is legal operation while towing a person on
water skis? - -Slowing down to pick up a person who is 50 feet from shore
-According to Maine law, during what hours is it illegal to operate a personal
watercraft? - -Between sunset and sunrise.
-According to Maine law, children of what age are required to wear a life
jacket while on board a vessel? - -Those 10 years old and younger
-What should the operators of a PWC and a motorboat do when approaching
head-on? - -Both vessels should turn to starboard (right).
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