About the State Felt Bans: “Calling All Cobblers”

March 31, 2011 By: Marshall Cutchin

Vermont is hiring cobblers. Why? you may ask. Because felt-soled wading boots will be illegal to wear in all Vermont waters starting April 1, and the state wants cobblers on hand to re-sole boots. Phil Monahan reports on the bans taking place in that state and in Maryland, and what the rules and penalties actually are.