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Rules to Snowmobile by in Iowa
In Iowa, snowmobiles must be registered on an annual basis at $15
per year plus writing fees. An antique registration is available for $25 for
snowmobiles 30 years and older. By early 2006, renewals can be made
electronically, and only the issued sticker/decal is required to be affixed on
the sled. Registration numbers are not.
Effective in 2006, $15 trail passes are required for non-resident
snowmobilers in Iowa and may be purchased electronically at any agent
where hunting and fishing licenses are sold. Trails are patrolled by a fleet
of IDNR recreational safety officers.
What follows here are other general rules and regulations to follow in
Iowa:
to see while out on Iowa's snowmobile trails. Additional signs as well as
the complete rules and regulations governing the sport of snowmobiling in
Iowa can be found in the online version (.pdf) of the Iowa Department of
Natural Resources' 'Iowa Snowmobile Regulations' manual.
In Iowa, snowmobiles must be registered on an annual basis at $15
per year plus writing fees. An antique registration is available for $25 for
snowmobiles 30 years and older. By early 2006, renewals can be made
electronically, and only the issued sticker/decal is required to be affixed on
the sled. Registration numbers are not.
Effective in 2006, $15 trail passes are required for non-resident
snowmobilers in Iowa and may be purchased electronically at any agent
where hunting and fishing licenses are sold. Trails are patrolled by a fleet
of IDNR recreational safety officers.
What follows here are other general rules and regulations to follow in
Iowa:
- Ride Safe.
- Zero Tolerance on Alcohol.
- Stay on Trails. Do Not Trespass.
- No Safety Flag Required.
- No ATVs on snowmobile trails.
- Snowmobile Must Be Currently Registered in County of Residence.
- Certain Restrictions Apply to Riders Under 18 Years of Age.
to see while out on Iowa's snowmobile trails. Additional signs as well as
the complete rules and regulations governing the sport of snowmobiling in
Iowa can be found in the online version (.pdf) of the Iowa Department of
Natural Resources' 'Iowa Snowmobile Regulations' manual.
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Event Permits from IDNR
Snowmobile clubs in Iowa which sponsor functions throughout the
year are reminded by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to
request Special Event Permits from the department four weeks prior to a
scheduled event.
According to Snowmobile Program Coordinator David Downing,
this paperwork procedure--which has been on the books for better than
30 years--informs local authorities of the functions and ensures
“everybody is on the same page and insured.”
Events include but are not limited to snowmobile grass and ice drags,
radar runs and fun runs. There is no charge for the permit, and forms can
be obtained by contacting Downing’s office at (515) 281-3449 or david.
downing@dnr.state.ia.us.
“Our officers can and will shut you down if you fail to secure a
permit,” Downing said. “Also remember if your event involves children
12 to 18, they must have their snowmobile youth safety certificates in
their possession.”
Snowmobile clubs in Iowa which sponsor functions throughout the
year are reminded by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to
request Special Event Permits from the department four weeks prior to a
scheduled event.
According to Snowmobile Program Coordinator David Downing,
this paperwork procedure--which has been on the books for better than
30 years--informs local authorities of the functions and ensures
“everybody is on the same page and insured.”
Events include but are not limited to snowmobile grass and ice drags,
radar runs and fun runs. There is no charge for the permit, and forms can
be obtained by contacting Downing’s office at (515) 281-3449 or david.
downing@dnr.state.ia.us.
“Our officers can and will shut you down if you fail to secure a
permit,” Downing said. “Also remember if your event involves children
12 to 18, they must have their snowmobile youth safety certificates in
their possession.”
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| Iowa GPS trail map. Click to enlarge. |
Having trouble getting a landowner to sign a snowmobile
trail lease in Iowa? David Downing with the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources offers the following:
trail lease in Iowa? David Downing with the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources offers the following:
State Agencies Launch Joint Website to Educate
Iowa Snowmobilers on Areas of Legal Operation
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Iowa Department of
Transportation have launched a new website to inform and educate Iowa
snowmobilers on the legal and responsible areas to recreate.
Riders can visit www.iowadot.gov/snowmobiles/areasofop.html to learn
more about the following:
parents of young riders and operators to visit the site to learn more about
operating legally and making it a safe ride.
Iowa Snowmobilers on Areas of Legal Operation
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Iowa Department of
Transportation have launched a new website to inform and educate Iowa
snowmobilers on the legal and responsible areas to recreate.
Riders can visit www.iowadot.gov/snowmobiles/areasofop.html to learn
more about the following:
- Areas where snowmobiles are allowed to operate.
- Operation during an emergency.
- Crossing a street or highway.
- Snowmobile operator requirements.
- General operating regulations.
- Snowmobile registration.
- Reporting accidents.
parents of young riders and operators to visit the site to learn more about
operating legally and making it a safe ride.
| Blank groomer log form available here. MS Excel required. |
The first of what is expected to be a total of seven new John Deere utility
tractors converted into groomers hit the trail in Iowa in early January.
Above, a new JD6430 for the North Iowa Sno-Jammers is parked next to
their old Tucker.
tractors converted into groomers hit the trail in Iowa in early January.
Above, a new JD6430 for the North Iowa Sno-Jammers is parked next to
their old Tucker.
