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Snowmobile Trail Signage A sample of some standard signage used on the trails.

Caution-Slow down for a present or upcoming trail hazard

The MSA encourages all snowmobilers to take a snowmobile safety course. Con- tact the Recreational Safety Office at the Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wild- life for information (207-287-5220) or check the schedule of courses that IF&W posts online at maine.gov/ifw/ . Snowmobile Registration Maine’s trail system is partially funded through a sled registration system. All rid- ers, resident and non-resident, need to register their sleds in Maine to ride on the trails. Residents of Maine register at an annual fee of $56 per season. Non-resident registration is $120 for a full season, $100 for 10 consecutive days or $75 for 3 consecutive days. (Plus a small agent fee). There is no trail pass or club member- ship requirement. The MSA strongly encourages all who ride in Maine to support an MSA club through their membership. A portion of the registration fee is used by the Snowmobile Program of the Maine Dept. of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to administer and fulfill grants that reimburse snowmobile clubs for some of their trail maintenance expenses. A portion is credited to a fund to assist in the purchase of grooming equipment. A portion is used for law enforcement and safety education expenses of the Maine Warden Service. In the case of Maine residents, a percentage of their registration fee also goes to their municipality. In many cases the municipalities return those funds to the local snowmobile club to assist with trail maintenance expenses. Resident renewals and non-resident registrations can be purchased online on the Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries &Wildlife website, www.maine.gov/ifw/ . Regis- trations can also be purchased through registration agents. A list of agents is posted on the IF&W site. Most are located in Maine; there are a few in New Hampshire and Vermont. If you need more information about the registration process, contact the IF&W Licensing and Registration Division, 41 State House Station, Augusta

Stop-Come to a complete stop before proceeding

Object Marker-Be alert to fixed object beside the trail, narrowing passage

Stop Ahead-Prepare for an upcoming stop sign

Directional arrow-Be prepared for a change in trail direction

ME 04333; 207-287-8000. Snowmobile Law

Before heading out on the trail system you should go over the snowmobile law handbook. It’s posted on the website of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, at maine.gov/ifw/ . Print a copy to have on hand. Here’s a little basic

Trail Blaze - Consistent marking of designated snowmobile trail

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