9211-R1_MSA_November2025_Newsletter

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 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. 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

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

Below for your convenience is a list of in person classes:

County

Location

Contact

Date/Time

Info

Franklin

Wilton - Wilton Fish & Game

Darcey Emery - (207) 699-9623 or darceyemery@gmail.com for questions/information

November 30, 9am-4pm

Register online Combination ATV/Snowmobile

Androscoggin

Lewiston - Central Maine Powersports

Darcey Emery - (207) 699-9623 or darceyemery@gmail.com for questions/information

December 06, 9am-4pm

Register online Combination ATV/Snowmobile - $10.00/person lunch provided

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

Maine DACF Snowmobile Grants The Maine DACF Snowmobile Grants provide essential funding to snowmobile clubs, municipalities, and organizations engaged in the maintenance and development of snowmobile trails and facilities. By allocating resources for grooming, signage, and trail improve ments, these grants ensure that the snowmobiling experience in Maine remains safe, enjoyable, and environmentally responsible.

DIRECT ACCESS

ITS 82 & 89

The 2025 Total Grant payouts were as follows: Municipal Grants was: $3,089,140.22 Club Grants was: $831,465.29

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