I have been dealing with ground water ponds for 17 years now in MN. Your #4 on the list really hits home with me. One thing that has been constant over the years...ice safety on these smaller BOW can be very difficult. Aerated or not, the ice on these ponds is very unpredictable and at times extremely dangerous.
6. Signs and roped of barriers usually work for humans but dogs and wildlife can't seem to read the thin ice signs. Pulling out a drown whitetail or stray dog can really pull at this mans heart
