8555-R2_MSA_November2023_Newsletter

Be a Safe, Responsible Snowmobile Rider by Completing a Safety Course

Riding a snowmobile is a great way to enjoy the Maine outdoors. It’s important to ride safely, responsibly, and to be prepared before you go. Many of Maine’s snowmo bile trails reside on private land. Respecting these gener ous private landowners by riding responsibly is critical to maintaining trail access in Maine. Consider completing a snowmobile safety course to be a more safe and prepared operator! Maine offers safety courses online and in-person.

In October, Maine introduced a NEW combined snowmo bile and ATV course that can be taken completely online (for ages 12 and older).The online course is $34.95 (course fees go to the vendor who produced the online course). This course combines both Snowmobile & ATV content, and while snowmobile education is not mandated by law, it is encouraged. Many of the in-person courses also com bine both snowmobile and ATV information. Register online www.maine.gov/ifw/programs-resources/edu cational-programs/safety-courses/snowmobile-safety.html

Snowmobile Safety Courses IF&W Recreational Safety Unit: 207-287-5220 Total Course = 6 Hours

• Proper Operation and Safety (Riding Skill-Equipment-Maintenance) = 2 Hours • Laws = 30 Minutes • Emergencies & Survival = 40 Minutes

• Map & Compass = 1 Hour • Self Help First Aid = 20 Minutes • Environmental/Landowner/Ethics = 1 1/2 Hours

12/2/23 – 9am – 4pm – Wells High School, Room 215, Combo Class ContactTammy Daly (207) 646-4565 or tdaly@wocsd.org 12/16/23 – 9am – 4pm – Fairfield Center United Methodist Church, Combo Class Contact Darcey Emery (207) 699-9623 or darceyemery@gmail.com 1/13/24 – 9am – 4pm – Wells High School, Room 215, Combo Class

ContactTammy Daly (207) 646-4565 or tdaly@wocsd.org 1/27/24 – 9am – 4pm – Kramer’s Inc, Sidney, Combo Class

Contact Darcey Emery (207) 699-9623 or darceyemery@gmail.com 2/11/24 – 9am – 4pm – Sportsman Alliance of ME, Augusta, Combo Class Contact Darcey Emery (207) 699-9623 or darceyemery@gmail.com

Can’t find a course for your area? Contact the Recreational Safety Division Office at (207) 287-5220

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