Rivers and streams are public waterways to any and all. Most water ways are bordered by private property. Get out of your vessel step on shore and your trespassing. No problem I understand. There are many old mill dams on Ky.waterways that no longer serve a purpose, however can create a dangerous hazard to a vessel and persons on board. You either go through hazard or portage around. Kwfd says if you step out of boat into water you are trespassing and that in this situation you should turn around and go back upstream. No right to portage on private property to avoid said hazard? These are man made obstacles and shouldn't we have a right to portage around them? Not like Mother nature put them there. I ask because we have that situation here in White Mills and owners will call law on you rather than let you portage around said obstacles. I really appreciate any input you guys may have on this situation.