If you want trail reports, then click on trail reports. If you don't want to read people arguing about whether the DNR should have checkpoints, then don't click on a thread about DNR checkpoints!
If you want trail reports, then click on trail reports. If you don't want to read people arguing about whether the DNR should have checkpoints, then don't click on a thread about DNR checkpoints!
dfattack
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Perfect example of what i'm talking about.
POLARISDAN
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hahahahahhahahahah gud one
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likin u very much bro..
uncle_ed
Active member
I ride in Canada at least once a year and typically see some sort of law enforcement out and about almost every time I go whether it is a radar sting for speeding of just a random sticker check. In Michigan a good chunk of our snowmobile registration fees go toward law enforcement so I guess if they were not out doing something than wouldnt that be a rip off? I guess they could walk around at snowmobile events and hand out MADD stickers for sleds.....
What would be a good use of those law enforcement dollars that would be effective than?
What would be a good use of those law enforcement dollars that would be effective than?
Sit at intersections and give tickets to the people with obnoxiously loud exhaust or no trail permits.
Sit in the woods at blind turns (with a video camera), and bust people who take those turns completely on the wrong side of the trail.
NOT sitting at intersections and stopping every sled, even the ones who don't appear to be breaking any laws.
If that's not enough to keep them busy, then they have too many cops/wardens, and that money would be better spent elsewhere.
confusion_900
Member
I believe the way you have to buy the trail stickers in WI is just a way for them to pull you over other wise know as “intrapment” , don’t get me wrong I don’t like riding and wondering if the next driver is drunk...
snobuilder
Well-known member
Yes, without a sticker upon payment, you are riding illegal until you prove yourself innocent by providing a paper receipt. Does this sound proper and acceptable? Where is the obligation of the authority in charge to provide proof of compliance once applicant pays the fee to fully comply with statute?
snomoman
Active member
I found this old thread related to the latest Illinois DNR thread with my experience with the DNR,
POLARISDAN
New member
hahahahahahahahahahahahaha..funniest thing ive seen all week..
riding reports? ha..i started one and it got hijacked..cant even do that anymore
Are you new to the internet?
POLARISDAN
New member
yea..ud think eh?
I don't see what the problem is? So much of riding sleds is riding from bar to bar or bar and I appreciate checkpoints regardless of the intent.
Speed and drinking is the reason why i am rarely seen on a trail.
Granted, I've always been a backwoods rider but back in 95 I bought me and my wife (now ex, thank god!!!) trail sleds. We didn't even last one season on the trails. Weekend riding is insanity. Coming around that long sweeping corner by D's Base Camp near Toivola we met a large group that was to the bar. My ex was already tired of the men openly pissing trailside and obnoxious drunks when we'd stop to eat. We tried riding at night for a while because it's safer being able to see other riders lights from far away but still with the speed and drunks we decided maybe to stick with atv's.
anyways, the police are there for our safety and if we can't abide by the laws or put up with a small inconvenience then maybe it's time to take up bowling.
Speed and drinking is the reason why i am rarely seen on a trail.
Granted, I've always been a backwoods rider but back in 95 I bought me and my wife (now ex, thank god!!!) trail sleds. We didn't even last one season on the trails. Weekend riding is insanity. Coming around that long sweeping corner by D's Base Camp near Toivola we met a large group that was to the bar. My ex was already tired of the men openly pissing trailside and obnoxious drunks when we'd stop to eat. We tried riding at night for a while because it's safer being able to see other riders lights from far away but still with the speed and drunks we decided maybe to stick with atv's.
anyways, the police are there for our safety and if we can't abide by the laws or put up with a small inconvenience then maybe it's time to take up bowling.
snobuilder
Well-known member
Get yourself a new wife like mine who can pop a sqwat traiside as fast any guy can get through 4 layers and coax the little guy out....LOL
I'm pretty happy....like, you wouldn't beleive how happy I am being single.
About a year after the divorce my precocious son said to me, "dad, no one is yelling at us anymore...."
Life is grand
snobuilder, my granddaughter Peach calls that a farm field potty job! We have 2 types of potty jobs, pee, and big. Big requires the throne!
snobuilder
Well-known member
I'm pretty happy....like, you wouldn't beleive how happy I am being single.
About a year after the divorce my precocious son said to me, "dad, no one is yelling at us anymore...."
Life is grand
LOL....we're staying together for the sleds.
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Only had one "BIG" episode in alla my miles.....if that becomes a regular thing at some point I might have to consider a new hobby....LOL
Is insurance required by law? Not that I would never have it, but wasn't sure if it was required or just common sense.
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One thing I'm not a fan of is how they mail registration and trail passes. I feel it was much easier for those who go 1-2 times a year just to buy the pass when they got up North. Now my friend who do just an annual trip by the pass a week before but they never have it in time for the trip. Yes they have an email showing proof but its still a pain if you get checked.
Same issue if you buy a sled on a trip. You won't have registration or trail passes for likely two weeks.