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The Clubs of Brown County maintain the snowmobile trails in the county. Because 90% of the Trails in Brown County are on PRIVATE PROPERTY.
Purpose of The Snow Patrol
Patrol, enforce and monitors use on the Brown County trails.
Promote the safe responsible use of Snowmobile trails.
Provide trail information and assistance to trail users.
Assist cooperating landowners with trespass complaints.
Provide emergency rescue assistance to area law enforcement agencies.
Why a Snow Patrol
Most Snowmobile trails in Brown are located on
private lands 90% . Club members volunteer time to develop
and maintain these trails for everyone's use. The
Brown County Snow Patrol was formed to assist local
law enforcement agencies, snowmobilers and
landowners with trail enforcement laws.
What You Can Do To Help Reporting snowmobile violations to
the DNR, BC Sheriff's Office or a Patrol Member.
Obey trail closures, ride responsibly and respect private
property. Join a snowmobile club in your area and volunteer
to help maintain the trail system. Attend a snowmobile safety class and encourage others to do the same.
Snowmobile Safety Classes
Wisconsin state law requires anyone born after January 1, 1985
to obtain a snowmobile safety certificate to operate a snowmobile.
DRN certified snowmobile safety Classes are offered by Brown County
clubs and are typically held in the fall of the year.
All are Volunteer Club Members DNR certified instructors.
The objective is to prevent snowmobile accidents and improve the
quality of snowmobiling, by teaching respect and safe operation of
a snowmobile. Check the Club web page for upcoming Classes
Drinking and Snowmobiling
Driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs is not only
dangerous for you and other you meet on the trail.
It’s against the law. Fines for operating while intoxicated range
from $400 to $2,000 with one year in jail time and possible lose
of snowmobile.
Rules for Safe Riding
Trail are often closed because of lack of snow, flooding or other
similar conditions. Riding on closed trails is not only unsafe
and damaging to equipment, but can also severely damage agricultural
crops growing under the trail that belong to the cooperating
landowner. The fine for riding on a closed trail or to close to
a highway is up to $570.00 plus possible lose of snowmobile.
Why Ride on the Groomed Portion of the Trail Agreements with property owners DO NOT allow riding off the marked trail or in adjacent fields. Riding off the marked trail and short cutting corners is trespassing and violators will be prosecuted. Trespassing fines can be up to $570.00 plus possible lose of snowmobile.
Stay on your Side of the Trail & Speed Kills
Trail conditions can vary greatly as trails change from wooded
terrain to open agricultural lands.
Stay on the right side of the trail can save your life from a head
on collation.
Don’t overdrive your head lights, give the person ahead of you plenty
of distance, and slow down when visibility is poor.
Unreasonable speed or careless operation fines can be up to $570.00
plus possible lose of snowmobile.
No ATV’s or Unauthorized Motor Vehicles
ATV’s and similar wheeled vehicles are prohibited from riding on the trails
at anytimes in Brown County.
Riding on a snowmobile trail with an all terrain vehicle can lead to
fines up to $570.00 plus lose of vehicle.
Keeping Landowners Happy Contact Information Remember SNOWMOBILING is a privilege not a right!
Stay off the trail until they are open. Only travel on marked
trails. DON’T’S CUT CORNERS. Remember, if you leave the marked
trail,
YOU ARE TRESPASSING!
STOP at ALL STOP SIGNS! Do not litter. Respect the land of the
landowners.
Join you local Snowmobile Club!
For 24 hour information on trail conditions and opening/closures
contact the Brown County Park Department at: (920) 448-4466 or
website at: www.co.brown.wi.us
For area snowmobile clubs and maps contact the Brown County Alliance
Monday – Friday at: (920)448-6242
To report violations and trespassing complaints,
contact the Brown County Sheriffs Department at: (920) 448-4229
for immediate assistance call: (920) 448-4210 or
Medical and Rescue emergencies call: 911.
Snowmobile accident, registrations, safety classes and violations,
contact the Wisconsin DNR at: (920) 492-5801
All snowmobile clubs in Brown County have 100% Memberships in the
Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs
