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Preparation & Risk • Ice Safety: If you choose to ride on a frozen body of water, be absolutely certain of the ice thickness.

• Gear: Wear a good helmet and appropriate clothing. Carry maps, maintenance tools, survival gear, and a first aid kit. • Cell Service: Be aware that many trail sections have no cell reception. Be prepared to handle situations without connectivity. • Itinerary: Always leave a detailed itinerary of your ride with a responsible person. Notify them of any changes or delays—this prevents unnecessary calls to Search and Rescue services. Recommendation: The MSA encourages all snowmobilers, especially younger operators, to take a snowmobile safety course. Contact the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (IF&W) for course information. Snowmobile Law and Registration Registration (Funding the Trails) Maine’s vast trail system is partially funded through a required sled registration system. All riders, resident and non-resident, must register their sleds to use the trails.

Catagory

Fee (Annual)

Maine Resident

$56

Non-Resident (Full Season)

$120

Non-Resident (10 Consecutive Days)

$100

$75

( (Note: Fees are subject to a small agent fee.) Non-Resident (3 Consecutive Days)

j Snowmobile Registration Maine resident registration renewals and non-resident registrations are available for purchase online at the Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife web site, www.maine.gov/ifw/. Registrations are also available through dozens of registration agents. A list of agents can be found on the IF&W web site. Resident: $56/Season (7/1-6/30). Non-Resident: $120/Season (7/1-6/30), $100/10 consecutive days, $75/3-consecutive days. Questions? Contact IF&W Licensing and Registration Division, 41 State House Station, Augusta ME 04333; 207-287-8000. j Maine Snowmobile Law Handbook Posted on the Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife web site, www.maine.gov/ifw/ . j Trail Fund Donation Sticker Support Maine’s snowmobile trails with your voluntary donation to the state trail fund. Trail fund donation stickers at three donor levels ($25, $50, $100) are available when you register your sled. The donation program, which is separate from the registration re quirements, is a way to show how much you appreciate Maine snowmobile trail development and maintenance efforts. j Trail Condition Reports Trail condition reports can be found on the MSA web site www.mainesnowmobileassociation.com , updated most weekdays during the trail grooming season. Reports are voluntary observations of MSA members, not a guarantee of current conditions. MSA mem eports to: www.mainesnowmobileassociation.com . Please include your name and the name of your snowmobile club. Where Does the Money Go? A portion of registration fees goes to the DACF to fund grants that reimburse snowmobile clubs for maintenance expenses, purchase grooming equipment, and cover law enforcement and safety education costs for the Maine Warden Service. How to Register: Registrations (new and renewals) can be purchased online via the Maine IF&W website or through authorized registration agents listed on the IF&W site.

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