Snowmobiling Rules and Wildlife Impact in New York State
Article outlines Department of Environmental Conservation policies for snowmobiles on Forest Preserve lands State Reforestation Areas and Wildlife Management Areas. It notes designated trails, cross country travel limits, potential wildlife disturbance, penalties for harassing deer, and promotion of safety and coexistence. It also advertises the Winter Events in New York State listing with contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul M Kelsey
New York
Dept. of Environmental Conservation
Widlife
Adirondacks
Catskills
Department of Environmental Conservation
New York State
New York State Dept. of Commerce
Lake Placid
Westminster Kennel Club
New York City
American Bowling Congress
Syracuse
Marathon
Jefferson
New York State Department of Commerce
Washington Avenue
Albany
N.Y
Snowmobile access topic discussed at Covert public hearing
About 50 people attended the Wednesday hearing at the American Legion on opening Town of Covert roads to snowmobiles. Undersheriff Gerald Brewer described rules from nearby towns, including registration insurance road markings and curfews. The consensus favored openings with clear guidelines and an age limit for younger riders, with a town board vote after meeting club representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Rollo
Interlaken
The
American Legion
Covert
Seneca County Snowmobile Assoc
Tri-County Snowmobile Assoc
Gerald Brewer
Seneca County
Brewer
Ovid
Sheriff's Department
Sheriff’s Department
John Swanson
Swanson
Snowmobile Safety Study Urges Better Trails and Planning
A study by State University College of Environmental Science and U.S. Forest Service finds that well designed maintained trails reduce snowmobile injuries and environmental impact. It calls for expert input in trail design, widespread maintenance, and controlled use across North America, noting most trails run on logging roads and recommending clear signs, adequate snow depth, and 10 foot wide, one way routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State University College of Environmental Science
U.S. Forest Service
North America
Bombardier Ski-Doo
Doo
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Sheldrake
Packer
Rod Cochran
New York Press Association