House Bill 2338: Felt sole wading boot ban in Oregon state legislature

This bill would take effect in 2015.

LINK (Via: The Caddis Fly: Oregon Fly Fishing Blog)

One of the best quotes I've heard on the felt ban movement sweeping the nation.

"It is the equivalent of trying to ban shot glasses to prevent drunk driving."

Maybe we should start a new grassroots organization to fight this big government intrusion into our private sector angling lives?

Remember, If felt is outlawed, only outlaws will wear felt.

A person may not use external felt-soled boots or external felt-soled waders in the waters of the state

The state being Montana.

Bill LC1760 in Montana proposes banning felt in the state starting in October of 2012.

LINK

Felt would still be cool for some.

The provisions of this section do not apply to a state or federal employee or emergency personnel, including fire, law enforcement, and emergency medical technicians, using external felt-soled boots or external felt-soled waders when acting within the scope of duty.

Can't have the emergency personnel slipping in the river now can we?