Jan 18, 2026, 4:42 PM CST
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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding snowmobile riders to operate only on marked trails, routes or other areas with permission and to stay off closed trails. Wisconsin snowmobile clubs work to secure the best riding experiences. Operating a snowmobile off a designated trail can be dangerous and can damage private property. Riding on closed snowmobile trails is also illegal.
Trails do not open at the same time. Check Travel Wisconsin’s Snow Report to make sure trails are open before heading out. The DNR also urges snowmobilers to ride sober and be aware of unsafe ice. Visit the DNR’s Snowmobiling webpage for additional information on snowmobile safety classes, regulations, safety tips and how to register your snowmobile.
Adam Hess has been involved in radio broadcasting since 1990, with many of those years spent on the air at WRCO FM in Richland Center. Currently, Adam hosts the Weekend Wake-up and Prime Mover Saturdays on WRCO FM, jumps in and helps out with news duties, handles Social Media duties for WRCO and WRCE, and is the Director of Technology at a Southwest Wisconsin School District. Reach him at adam.hess@civicmedia.us.
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