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MISORVA Meeting Dates
Board of Directors Meeting
Feb 17 , 2021 7:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/2816617848
Meeting ID: 281 661 7848
Due to COVID-19 the BOD meeting will
be a Zoom Video meeting, you will need to download and
There is also an app available for your phone.
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Should you need help or direction with Zoom please contact the office at 616/361-5861 or email Karen@msasnow.org
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MISORVA would like to thank our friends at the White Pine Lodge for the exemplary accommodations for our December BOD meeting!
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Just one guys opinion....
A lot of people think snowmobilers are the selfish ones for not wanting the share the trails. But I think its the other way around. Snowmobiler's were developing and maintaining trails in this state long before SxSs were even invented. In fact, they were doing it before the first 3 wheel Honda Big Red ATV rolled off the assembly line that first sparked the ATV/ORV craze. And while snowmobiling isn't as popular as it was in it's heyday, it has plateaued over the past decade or so with roughly 150,000 sleds registered every year. In addition, there are thousands of out of state snowmobilers from all over the country that travel here and buy trail permits every year to enjoy our trails as Michigan is known to have one of the premier trail systems in the snowmelt. The sport is far from dead. So just as SxSs may outnumber ATVs and dirt bikes, they will never eliminate them nor will ORVs as a whole ever eliminate snowmobiling.
Its no different than any sport. Just like bowling isn't as popular as it once was, it still exists. I don't believe SxS popularity has peaked yet but I assure you it will sometime in the future and decline from there.
But now because SxS numbers surpass snowmobile numbers the SxS group think they own the trails and should be allowed to run on every trail any time of the year regardless of their impact on other trail users. Compare this to snowmobilers who are only asking to enjoy the trails they originally put in and maintain for maybe 3 or 4 months out of the year. Now tell me who sounds like the trail hogs?
They throw out the argument that they pay for their trail permit and that should allow them to ride wherever and whenever they want. But guess what, snowmobilers pay even more for theirs and they're only asking to use the trails they developed, unencumbered, for a short time of the year.
There are about 6000 miles of snowmobile trails in Michigan, about half of which are on private property leased by the snowmobile program for their use during the snowmobile season and are off limits to any other traffic year round because no other organization in the state has made leases with these landowners for their use. This is one of the things MISORVA fought for to help snowmobiling in the past and yet all I hear is ORV people maligning the organization. Who's fighting to get things like this done for ORVers to open more trails for ORV use? All I hear is crickets. Now let's compare the 6000 miles of snowmobile trails to everything the ORVers have. There are state 24" motorcycle trails for the bikers. There are state 50" trails for the ATVers. There are the state ORV routes for the SxSers. There are countless two tracks on state forest land open to ORVers. And most counties in the northern lower and UP have opened all their county roads to ORVs. I can't imagine how many miles that equates to but I would have to guess its in the 10s of thousands. But yet ORVers can't seem to allow the snowmobilers exclusive use of the those less than 3000 miles of trails that are not on private property for 3 to 4 months out of the year. I again ask, who are the selfish ones?
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Michigan Trails Advisory Council
The Michigan Trails Advisory Council advises the Department of Natural Resources and the governor on the creation, development, operation and maintenance of motorized and non motorized trails in the state, including snowmobile, biking, equestrian, hiking, off-road vehicle and skiing trails.
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Did you know....
Special Services Bureau is able to issue a replacement Historic Snowmobile decal?
Snowmobile decal...similar to the replacement of a regular snowmobile registration decal, $5.00 and the written request giving us the previous HSNO decal number, or a copy of the original HSNO registration is quite acceptable, and the customers' name and mailing address to :
MDOS - Special Services Branch (SSB)
7064 Crowner Drive
Lansing, MI 48918
M-F, 9am - 4:45pm
517-322-1473,
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Joining A Snowmobile, ATV or Dual Club Is Easy,
Important & Fun
Snowmobiling and ORVing is also unusual in how incredibly dependent it is on its participants to develop, maintain and protect its infrastructure. Golfers don't personally build and maintain golf courses; bicyclers don't personally pave trails. But snowmobilers and ORVers- grouped together as club members - actually do create, nurture and defend their trails and riding areas. While this particular article was written about snowmobiles it is just as prevelent with the ORV community!
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What Is the ORV Trail Improvement Program?
The ORVTrail Improvement Fund provides funding for maintenance of established ORV trails and facilities as part of the designated statewide trail system. It also funds development of new trails and facilities, and restoration of natural resources damaged by ORV use.
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The Off-Road Vehicle Advisory Workgroup (ORVWA)assists the Michigan Trails Advisory Council with its duties and responsibilities and provides the Department of Natural Resources advice related to the creation, development, operation and maintenance of the state's designated ORV trail system.
Next meeting March 24 2021
Learn more here!
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Snowmobile Advisory Workgroup
The purpose of the Snowmobile Advisory Workgroup (SAW) is to provide the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) advice related to the snowmobile program. This includes advice related to the creation, development, operation and maintenance of the designated snowmobile trail system.
Conference ID: 755 498 198#
10:00 AM Thursday Oct 5 2020
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News from ACSA~
American Council of Snowmobile Associations
Climate Change Will Touch Every
Piece of Biden Budget
President Biden's 2 top climate advisers promised a whole-of-government approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to a warmer planet, with an effort extending beyond the traditional environmental agencies.
"We want every single piece of the federal budget to be looked at," Gina McCarthy, the former EPA chief and Biden's domestic climate czar, said during a virtual meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors' Winter Meeting.
The next round of COVID-19 relief, and a potential infrastructure bill in the coming months, will offer opportunities to sell green investments as a job creator, said John Kerry.
Interview with BRP CEO Jose Boisjol
In a Bloomberg interview this week with Jose Boisjoli the discussion revolved around how the virus brought BRP Inc. an unexpected windfall, with throngs of first-time customers riding out the pandemic on Sea-Doos, snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles. BRP is part of a group of manufacturers that have benefited from a run on leisure goods fit for having fun while socially distancing, like pools and campers and watercraft. Shares of companies such as Pool Corp., Winnebago Industries Inc. and BRP rival Polaris Inc. have doubled or more since bottoming out last spring. In several surveys last year, BRP found that about one-third of its buyers were new to the industry. The number is usually 20%,said Jose Boisjoli. "We have a surge of new customers that we never dreamed of," he said. "We see that as an opportunity, as a positive thing. And right now we are focusing a lot to talk to new customers to make sure we make them lifetime customers."
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MISORVA
4543 Division Ave S Wyoming Mi 49548
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Lots of changes happening for sure! We are working as quickly as possible with our webmaster to get the appropriate changes made. The clothing that is featured will come with the new MISORVA logo!
Be proud to show the world you support MISORVA!
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Ride service will get your snowmobile across the Mackinac Bridge
Mackinac Bridge Authority's maintenance staff is available daily to trailer sleds across the bridge, according to a tweet by the organization. The service runs 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The service costs $15 for a snowmobile and driver, and an additional $3.50 for a passenger.
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www.smile.amazon.com today & sign in with your regular account or create a new account if you do not have one.
Remember, if you want Amazon to donate to Michigan Snowmobile Education and Advancement Fund, you need to start each shopping session at the URL http://smile.amazon.com, and we will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases.
Just type in the full name: Michigan Snowmobile Education and Advancement Fund under the charity of your choice. The site will walk you through it! Reset your favorite to www.smile.amazon.com & order. It's easy & it doesn't cost you a cent! You can help organized snowmobiling every time you shop on Amazon!
HAVE YOU SIGNED UP YET?
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Notes from the office.........
DID YOU KNOW WE HAVE THESE?
Did you know you can buy them here?
25.00 to 28.00 ea. Limited Quantities, so order today!
More news...
With the COVID restrictions in place and the unknown future we live in, we have made the difficult decision to CANCEL the RIDE-IN for this year.
Groomer workshop is cancelled as well.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS OF MISORVA!!!!
We are glad you are here!
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Snowmobile Operator-Age Restrictions
Children under the age of 12:
- may not operate a snowmobile without direct supervision of an adult, except on property owned or controlled by the parent or legal guardian.
- may not cross a highway or street.
Children ages 12 to 16:
- may operate a snowmobile if they have a valid snowmobile safety certificate in their immediate possession or are under direct supervision of a person 21 years of age or older.
- may not cross a highway or street without having a valid snowmobile safety certificate in their immediate possession.
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Do you have questions you would like to ask the MISORVA officers? Board of Directors? Tuesday evening virtual Support Your Sport conversations have began with success! The 1st 2nd and 3rd Tuesday of each month is a time to talk to other users and offer opinions and suggestions and ideas! You can join these meetings at 7:00PM or after! Check out the calendar for a link to the Zoom conference.
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Who Needs to Take a Snowmobile or ORV Safety Course???
 Keep checking for new dates added next fall! You must successfully complete a snowmobile safety course if you are: - A person who is at least 12 but less than 17 years of age operating a snowmobile without direct supervision of a person 21 years of age or older must have in their immediate possession a valid snowmobile safety certificate or ......Read More
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 Today a little farming background.... Snowmobiles and Winter Wheat. I've watched a little bit of the comments on Facebook about Snowmobiles and driving on farmland. Just a friendly reminder for Snowmobile owners. Here is the background on why driving on farmland can be costly: The Winter wheat lies dormant under the snow, however it continues to respire under the snow. What snowmobiles do is pack the snow around the plant, and, the snow turns into a block of dense ice. The plant can no longer breathe, basically choking it to death. It's why Farmers get a little angry on seeing Snowmobile tracks in their field. Hope that helps give you an idea of the issues it causes and keeps everyone informed. #Besafe #BeInformed #farmsafety |
Use of Modified ORVs (Snow Bikes)
If a motorized vehicle is originally manufactured as an ORV, it is considered an ORV (despite any modifications) and it is prohibited from riding designated snowmobile trails.
- Motorized recreational vehicles must be registered and permitted as manufactured, even if modified to travel on snow and ice.
- Modified ORVs are permitted to operate on dual (snowmobile and ORV) designated motorized trails.
- Modified ORVs are not allowed on designated snowmobile-only trails.
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20 Percent Jump In Sled Sales Is National News
A boom in snowmobile sales during the COVID era is making news across the country, as regional newspapers and TV stations stumble over each other to interview dealers in their area to get a "local angle" on the good news that is snowmobiling in 2020-21. Read more
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MISORVA has been working with Representative Ken Borton and a few other Senators and Representatives on Legislation to prevent wheeled vehicles on the designated marked, actively groomed snowmobile trails Dec 1 through March 31.
This will not impact the snowmobile trails on seasonal roads.
This will NOT impact home owners from traveling to and from their homes Dec 1 - March 31.
If there is low or no snow the dual trail sections will remain open.
MISORVA is supporting this legislation!
Representative John Roth and Representative Steve Johnson along with MISORVA have submitted new legislation to offer a Free Snowmobile weekend. This would be a weekend much like the Free ORV weekend Free Fishing weekend to take along a friend
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Motorized Recreation Informational Sites
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Want to see your logo and link here?
There are a couple main sponsor spots that will be available for the upcoming year. August ~July
500.00 buys you a link for a year and 250.00 more for the main sponsor with information about your location or business for one month!
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Save Money on Insurance!
518-725-7000
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Do your part to support your recreation! Join a club
 Frankly put, the incredible success that has allowed snowmobile clubs to build and maintain trail networks has largely been driven by interpersonal relationships - among the club members themselves but also between club members and private land owners, land managers, local business owners, political and administrative leaders, law enforcement agencies, charities and so many others. Most snowmobile clubs may technically be in the trail building and maintenance business, so to speak, but ultimately they are in the people business.
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Constitutionally Protected Snowmobile Trail Improvement fund.
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As you recreate, you come across some really great people doing an exceptional job! We want to recognize the effort that they put into our recreation! They are volunteers that go above and beyond to make the trails you travel better! That groomer operator that just always seems to be available.... The club that works tirelessly to give back to motorized recreation... That guy or gal that organizes the club events, works with legislators and county commissioners to better the programs in your county.....we want to applaud them for their effort! We want every trail user to be aware of the triumphs they have achieved! Download your forms below and put on your thinking caps!
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What Is the Snowmobile Trail Improvement Program?
The Snowmobile Trail Improvement Fund provides funding to maintain snowmobile trails as part of the designated statewide trail system. Grant funds are available for three purposes, seasonal grooming and general maintenance of snowmobile trails Special maintenance projects that improve the condition and/or access to trails. Replacement of equipment used for maintaining trails.
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ORV License and Permit Requirements
An ORV license ($26.25) is required to ride eligible county roads, frozen surface of public waters, state forest (that are open to ORV use) and eligible national forest roads. A license is not required.............
Learn more..
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Wondering where your trail permit dollars are spent?
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Legend gives back to the motorized recreation community!
Legend is always looking for ways to improve the features on their products! Just good enough is not their motto!
This side door will make exiting and entering your loaded
Side X Side so much easier!
No more shimming down the side of the trailer to get out! MISORVA will be pulling this beauty around the state for everyone to see, stop in take a look and make a new friend with a MISORVA representative!
For the last several years Legend Trailer has provided the snowmobile community the use of a trailer! This trailer has allowed MSA, now MISORVA the ability to move 5 sleds around to various events easily!
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