On May 29, Vermont Governor Jim Douglas signed into law H.488 which bans the use of felt-soled boots and felt waders as of April 1, 2011 in all Vermont waters.
It is unlawful to use external felt-soled boots or external felt-soled waders in the waters of Vermont, except that a state or federal employee or emergency personnel, including fire, law enforcement, and EMT personnel, may use external felt-soled boots or external felt-soled waders in the discharge of official duties.
