Jan 08 2000
Recent Accidents Fuel Debate on Rules for Ice Fishing
Michigan Legislature is engaged in acrimonious fight over whether new laws are needed to discourage ice fishermen from taking excessive risks; ice fishing has long been big part of winter life in Michigan, but there has been string of accidents in recent years, partly because of succession of fairly mild winters; State Sen David Jaye has proposed law that would impose fine on ice fishermen who are rescued from ice; photo







