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

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

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 snowmobile trails reside on private land. Respecting these generous private landowners by riding responsibly is critical to maintain ing 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. The snowmobile 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 2/22/25 – 9am – 4pm – Kramer’s Inc, Sidney, ME, Combo Class Contact Darcey Emery (207) 699-9623 or darceyemery@gmail.com 3/1/25 – 9am – 4pm – Kramer’s Inc, Sidney, ME, Combo Class Contact Darcey Emery (207) 699-9623 or darceyemery@gmail.com 3/15/25 – 9am – 4pm – Central Maine Powersports, Lewiston, ME, Combo Class Contact Darcey Emery (207) 699-9623 or darceyemery@gmail.com 3/23/25 - 9am – 4pm – Sam’s Italian Food, Brunswick, ME, Combo Class Contact Darcey Emery (207) 699-9623 or darceyemery@gmail.com

both Snowmobile & ATV content, and while snowmobile education is not mandated by law, it is encouraged. Many of the in-person courses also combine both snowmobile and ATV information. Register online www.maine.gov/ifw/programs-resources/educa tional-programs/safety-courses/snowmobile-safety.html 4/12/25 – 9am – 4pm – Washburn Town Office, Washburn ME, Combo Class Contact Dan Robertson (207) 592-9559 or acso208@gmail.com 4/13/25 - 9am – 4pm – Sam’s Italian Food, Brunswick, ME, Combo Class Contact Darcey Emery (207) 699-9623 or darceyemery@gmail.com 5/4/25 - 9am – 4pm – Sam’s Italian Food, Brunswick, ME, Combo Class Contact Darcey Emery (207) 699-9623 or darceyemery@gmail.com

5/17/25 – 9am – 4pm – Kramer’s Inc, Sidney, ME, Combo Class Contact Darcey Emery (207) 699-9623 or darceyemery@gmail.com

4/5/25 – 9am – 4pm – Kramer’s Inc, Sidney, ME, 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

The Maine Snowmobiler is an official publication of the Maine Snowmobile Association

Vol. 56, No.6, February 2025 • ISSN-0195-2870 The Maine Snowmobiler

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