text:  That's why the North Dakota Game and Fish Department has got a few tips for you. When it comes to launching, don't pull onto the ramp until your boat is ready to launch and you can prepare for launching in the parking area, not on the boat ramp itself. In the parking area, that's where you remove covers, load equipment, remove tie-downs, attach lines, and be sure to put in that drain plug before backing onto the ramp and into the water. Once you've done all these things, pull in line to launch and wait your turn and be courteous.