The way I look at cap step is the increase is needed, and if you want to get your money back, you can join a club for free. Yes it is political! The more poeple we have in the awsc the more power the SNOWMOBILER has in madison. Too many people think the awsc has an entity that will not affect them. This is not true. There are a lot of people who don't care if snowmobiling exists or not, and those that would like to see it go. The more people that are in the awsc the better. What is the best way to kill the sport of snowmobiling if you were a leftist environmental activist? Tell your politicians to vote no for any bills that increase trail funds, that way the bridges and infastructure deteriorate to the point where they have to close! This is politcal, no way around it. Either you play the game or lose!
As far as the money dispersment is concerned, I think a system with a combination of MN and WI would be the answer. So much a mile guaranteed so counties can buy equipment without worry, then flexible type of a situation if you dont groom that money can go to a county who is, much like supplemental.
It is obvious why the increase is needed. Insurance has doubled, equipment costs have rose considerably, and the most important fuel! There is no cutting costs to be done without cutting back on grooming or closing trails, and nobody wants this I would hope. In my opinion, it should be $80 a year to non club members, $50 a year for non active club member, and $30 for active. And all it would take to be active would be 8 hours a year, not to much to ask. I dont care if you do physical labor, or write thank you cards to landowners, but something! Too many people don't do anything. And if getting involved is not your cup of tea, then the extra money is your "small" part.