Has any one seen any info about the new law for riding in wisconsin. I saw an article stating that everyone will have to buy a 50.00 dollar trail pass on top of your registration. if you live in wisconsin it is 30.00 with a 10.00 discount if you belong to a club. Starts in 2015.
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The trail pass will be $50 per year for non-residents. Residents have been paying $30 for a 2 year registration but that will change to $30 for 3 years. Residents will now have to pay $30 per year for a trail pass also but that is reduced to $10 per year if you belong to a snowmobile club. I tried to post the letters I received from the AWSC on this but I had to copy and paste below, sorry they don't look anything like the letter, but should answer questions.
Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs – AWSC 529Trail Side Dr., Suite 100 – DeForest, WI 53532 Phone: 800.232.4108 / 608.846.5530 – Fax: 608.846.5534 Web: www.awsc.org / Email: awsc@awsc.org
What You Need to Know About the New WI Trail Pass Under WI Act 142 (CAP – Club Assistance Program)
1. When does this new law go into effect? July 1, 2015. Act 142 requires each sled operating on trails to display a WI Trail Pass to be purchased annually. This is separate from the WI snowmobile registration.
2. What is the cost of the trail pass? Once Act 142 is implemented, if your membership dues with one of the nearly 600 AWSC snowmobile clubs statewide are up to date and the club has paid your AWSC dues, the cost of the Trail Pass will be $10. If you are purchasing the new Trail Pass and are NOT an AWSC and snowmobile club member the cost will be $30 per snowmobile.
3. Do I have to join a club? No – It will be your choice to join one of the nearly 600 AWSC snowmobile clubs statewide. Please remember that without the clubs and volunteers there would be NO TRAILS! It is the club volunteers that provide and maintain the WI Snowmobile Trail System.
4. Where do the funds from the trail pass go? The revenue generated from the sale of snowmobile registrations and Trail Passes will go into the state snowmobile program’s segregated fund.
5. How do I obtain my trail pass? Those details and processes have yet to be determined by the State along with the AWSC.
6. Do I still have to register my snowmobile with the State of WI? Yes - However the registration fee structure will change to a $30/3 year registration. Currently it is $30/2 years.
7. Is the Out of State (Non-Resident) trail pass going to increase in cost? Yes - It will increase to $50 from $35 (current).
8. My snowmobile is 30 years (or older.) Do I still need a trail pass? The new law provides a free annual (yearly) Trail Pass sticker to be displayed on sleds 30 years and older.
Here is the other one.
Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs – AWSC 529Trail Side Dr., Suite 100 – DeForest, WI 53532 Phone: 800.232.4108 / 608.846.5530 – Fax: 608.846.5534 Web: www.awsc.org / Email: awsc@awsc.org
Talking points for CAP/STEP
The CAP/STEP legislation will not go into effect until July, 2015
It will be your choice to join or not join one of the nearly 600 AWSC snowmobile clubs statewide. Please remember – No Clubs – No Trails! It is the club volunteers that provide and maintain the WI trail system! (Each club has their own membership fee structure).
A current AWSC snowmobile club membership will be needed to receive the discounted trail pass rate.
The revenue from the sale of registrations and trail passes will go into the state snowmobile program’s segregated fund.
AWSC Directors and Executive Board are all volunteers and do not get paid for their efforts.
Details about how the trail passes will be obtained coming in the months ahead.
2013 Wisconsin Act 142 provides:
A two-tiered trail pass requirement at an annual (yearly) cost of $30/non- member and $10/current AWSC club member
Provides a free annual trail pass sticker to be displayed on sleds 30 years and older.
Increases the non-resident trail pass fee from current $35/year to $50/year.
Moves to a $30/3 year WI registration fee structure.
Includes a 4-year sunset clause which requires evaluation prior to renewal of CAP/STEP.
The members of the AWSC have made this snowmobile organization one of the top in the nation. Thanks to the snowmobile clubs and their member volunteers, Wisconsin has nearly 25,000 miles of trails that are open to all snowmobilers. Snowmobiling in Wisconsin, besides being the number one winter recreational sport, is a tremendous boost to the economy of our state.
The AWSC works to promote the sport of snowmobiling which includes monitoring legislation that can have an effect on snowmobilers at the national and local snowmobile level, legal representation to protect the trail system, safety programs, club projects, charity fundraisers, scholarships to graduating seniors and a variety of other services to our nearly 600 clubs statewide.
Your current membership entitles you to an Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefit for yourself ($3000), your spouse ($3000) and all children under the age of 19 ($3000). Please note; this is for an accident of any nature, it is not just snowmobile related.
Current membership also entitles you to 7 issues (Sept-Mar) of the Wisconsin Snowmobile News (WSN) magazine, which is dedicated to keeping you informed about the sport of snowmobiling.
Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs – AWSC 529Trail Side Dr., Suite 100 – DeForest, WI 53532 Phone: 800.232.4108 / 608.846.5530 – Fax: 608.846.5534 Web: www.awsc.org / Email: awsc@awsc.org
What You Need to Know About the New WI Trail Pass Under WI Act 142 (CAP – Club Assistance Program)
1. When does this new law go into effect? July 1, 2015. Act 142 requires each sled operating on trails to display a WI Trail Pass to be purchased annually. This is separate from the WI snowmobile registration.
2. What is the cost of the trail pass? Once Act 142 is implemented, if your membership dues with one of the nearly 600 AWSC snowmobile clubs statewide are up to date and the club has paid your AWSC dues, the cost of the Trail Pass will be $10. If you are purchasing the new Trail Pass and are NOT an AWSC and snowmobile club member the cost will be $30 per snowmobile.
3. Do I have to join a club? No – It will be your choice to join one of the nearly 600 AWSC snowmobile clubs statewide. Please remember that without the clubs and volunteers there would be NO TRAILS! It is the club volunteers that provide and maintain the WI Snowmobile Trail System.
4. Where do the funds from the trail pass go? The revenue generated from the sale of snowmobile registrations and Trail Passes will go into the state snowmobile program’s segregated fund.
5. How do I obtain my trail pass? Those details and processes have yet to be determined by the State along with the AWSC.
6. Do I still have to register my snowmobile with the State of WI? Yes - However the registration fee structure will change to a $30/3 year registration. Currently it is $30/2 years.
7. Is the Out of State (Non-Resident) trail pass going to increase in cost? Yes - It will increase to $50 from $35 (current).
8. My snowmobile is 30 years (or older.) Do I still need a trail pass? The new law provides a free annual (yearly) Trail Pass sticker to be displayed on sleds 30 years and older.
Here is the other one.
Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs – AWSC 529Trail Side Dr., Suite 100 – DeForest, WI 53532 Phone: 800.232.4108 / 608.846.5530 – Fax: 608.846.5534 Web: www.awsc.org / Email: awsc@awsc.org
Talking points for CAP/STEP
The CAP/STEP legislation will not go into effect until July, 2015
It will be your choice to join or not join one of the nearly 600 AWSC snowmobile clubs statewide. Please remember – No Clubs – No Trails! It is the club volunteers that provide and maintain the WI trail system! (Each club has their own membership fee structure).
A current AWSC snowmobile club membership will be needed to receive the discounted trail pass rate.
The revenue from the sale of registrations and trail passes will go into the state snowmobile program’s segregated fund.
AWSC Directors and Executive Board are all volunteers and do not get paid for their efforts.
Details about how the trail passes will be obtained coming in the months ahead.
2013 Wisconsin Act 142 provides:
A two-tiered trail pass requirement at an annual (yearly) cost of $30/non- member and $10/current AWSC club member
Provides a free annual trail pass sticker to be displayed on sleds 30 years and older.
Increases the non-resident trail pass fee from current $35/year to $50/year.
Moves to a $30/3 year WI registration fee structure.
Includes a 4-year sunset clause which requires evaluation prior to renewal of CAP/STEP.
The members of the AWSC have made this snowmobile organization one of the top in the nation. Thanks to the snowmobile clubs and their member volunteers, Wisconsin has nearly 25,000 miles of trails that are open to all snowmobilers. Snowmobiling in Wisconsin, besides being the number one winter recreational sport, is a tremendous boost to the economy of our state.
The AWSC works to promote the sport of snowmobiling which includes monitoring legislation that can have an effect on snowmobilers at the national and local snowmobile level, legal representation to protect the trail system, safety programs, club projects, charity fundraisers, scholarships to graduating seniors and a variety of other services to our nearly 600 clubs statewide.
Your current membership entitles you to an Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefit for yourself ($3000), your spouse ($3000) and all children under the age of 19 ($3000). Please note; this is for an accident of any nature, it is not just snowmobile related.
Current membership also entitles you to 7 issues (Sept-Mar) of the Wisconsin Snowmobile News (WSN) magazine, which is dedicated to keeping you informed about the sport of snowmobiling.
polarisrider1
New member
$50!!!!!! That's insane!!!!!! Lol.
indy_500
Well-known member
Looks like the FIBs will continue right on to the U.P..........
Grant Hoar
New member
Sure, I will spend $40 more in gas each trip to save $5 on the sticker.
That makes financial sense to someone from Illinois
That makes financial sense to someone from Illinois
indy_500
Well-known member
Well mi conditions usually blow wi out of the water.Sure, I will spend $40 more in gas each trip to save $5 on the sticker.
That makes financial sense to someone from Illinois
bingo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Depth of snow may be one thing, but I beg to differ on trail conditions. If MI trail conditions blow WI out of the water, you need to venture around a little more. Not criticizing MI at all, but I don't think trail conditions beat us at all.
indy_500
Well-known member
Too many people, too many intersections in northern wi and too many road crossings and corn fields south of hwy 64 I don't ride much trails any more anyways but I'm probably not even going to bother buying a WI trail pass just registration. I won't want my 15 RMK out in the plowed fields anyhow.
HIGHLANDER
Member
i cant think of one good reason to snomo in wisconsin...i dont even step foot out of my truck when headin to the U.P... yuck, the land of dairy farms in the air...ride wisconsin, and lose your will to live, if a serial killer doesnt get you 1st...
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lenny
Guest
lol,,,wasn't sure if I was reading what I was reading,,,,I could not have come up with that,,lol
Wis is a nice state and so are all of the states, not making much sense to slam a state because of trail pass
goofy600
Well-known member
Indy so many years at such a young age, it all depends what you like. You have switched to the off trail seen now which is cool but for trail riders wis offers a lot of things mi doesn't when trail conditions are good. And the real statement is if the trail conditions are good, wis had a great year witch takes a lot of pressure off mi which makes there trails better. Mi trails can go to he** in a hurry if everyone with a sled is in the UP. Again this is my opinion and everyone gets one.
I hope that was your attempt at humor. I can't think of a pleasant way to respond. Mom said, "If you don't have anything good to say, don't say anything at all."
r/l groomer
Member
I posted on a different thread that some friends of mine took a trip in the UP this spring, bought a pass and was told that next season it will 55.00 dollars. Is this true? I talked to them this weekend and doubled checked and they said that's what the deal is.
Can some correct me on this or was this miss information. Thanks
Can some correct me on this or was this miss information. Thanks
garyl62
Active member
Wow... First reason I can think of as to why I would set my foot in Wisconsin is because it's better than riding the cornfields in Illinois. Second reason is because when I get into Wisconsin and leave Illinois it gives me the will to live, third reason is because I know there is a lot more crime both in the general population and the political population in Illinois than Wisconsin.
Remember, I live in Illinois, have WI registrations on my sleds, but almost ride 100% of the time in MI. Not because of the trails, but just because I plan my trips too far in advance to take a chance on snow. If I knew there would always be snow in the Northwoods of WI when we plan our dates I've split my time between both places.
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From the Michigan Legislature page as noted. Read points B & C
Section 324.82118
NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (EXCERPT)
Act 451 of 1994
324.82118 Michigan snowmobile trail permit.
Sec. 82118.
(1) In addition to registration of a snowmobile under section 82105 or registration in another state or province, except as otherwise provided in this section, a person who desires to operate a snowmobile in this state shall purchase a Michigan snowmobile trail permit sticker. The Michigan snowmobile trail permit issued under this section shall be valid for a period of 1 year which begins on October 1 and ends on the following September 30. The fee for the permit shall be as follows:
(a) For permits valid for the 1-year period beginning October 1, 2009 or October 1, 2010, $35.00.
(b) For permits valid for the 1-year period beginning October 1, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, or 2015, $45.00.
(c) For permits valid for the 1-year period beginning October 1, 2016 and every fifth year thereafter, the state treasurer shall adjust the current permit fee by an amount determined by the state treasurer to reflect the cumulative percentage change in the consumer price index during the most recent 5-year period for which consumer price index statistics are available, rounded to the nearest dollar. A fee adjusted by the state treasurer under this subdivision shall remain in effect for 5 years. As used in this subdivision, "consumer price index" means the most comprehensive index of consumer prices available for this
So to answer your question, no they are not going up next year.