The annual NH free snowmobile weekend, in which snowmobiles registered in Vermont, Maine and New Hampshire could ride in any of those three states, has come to an abrupt halt due to last minute changes by administrators in VT and ME, which were not communicated to NH. UPDATE TO OPEN WEEKEND 2020 History of Tri-State Reciprocity Through the efforts and hard work of several people here in NH, to … [Read more...] about What Happened to NH Free Snowmobile Weekend?
Fish & Game
NH Fish & Game Law Enforcement Encourages Hands On Handlebars
In an effort to address the outdated and often dangerous habit of using countdown hand signals while snowmobiling, NH Fish & Game Law Enforcement has produced a new sign asking riders to keep both hands on the handlebars. Counting Down Does Not Add Up The countdown hand signals are hand signals where riders indicate how many riders are in their group by holding up the corresponding number of … [Read more...] about NH Fish & Game Law Enforcement Encourages Hands On Handlebars
Snowmobilers: Stay on Trails or Stay Home!
New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s Law Enforcement Division is cautioning snowmobilers to stay on the trails this season. The issue of off-trail riding has been a growing problem in recent years. There have been a growing number of complaints from landowners, especially in Coos County, relating to snowmobiles riding off trail. Damaged Trees One big reason is the effect on future timber … [Read more...] about Snowmobilers: Stay on Trails or Stay Home!
Snowmobile Reciprocity Weekend Melts
The annual Tri-State Snowmobile Reciprocity weekend, where snowmobiles registered in Vermont, Maine and New Hampshire were legal to ride in any of the three states has ended. NH Reciprocity Laws New Hampshire’s law (RSA 215-C:47) requires that in order for Vermont or Maine registered snowmobiles to operate in NH with their respective registrations, NH-registered snowmobiles must be allowed to … [Read more...] about Snowmobile Reciprocity Weekend Melts
NH Snowmobile Registration Discount Changes
NEW: To qualify for a NH snowmobile club membership registration discount of $30 per sled, an NHSA Voucher must be presented to the Registration Agent, per new legislative rules. The voucher is the only accepted document. This is a change from past years. IMPORTANT: You need to join a club and get a voucher before registering your sled in order to get the discount. Frequently Asked Voucher … [Read more...] about NH Snowmobile Registration Discount Changes
Snowmobilers and Others Urged to Exercise Caution
With yet another winter storm expected to deliver a bounty of snow this week, N.H. Fish and Game Conservation Officers are again urging snowmobilers to use caution, especially when riding on lakes and ponds. Never Follow Tracks Across Ice “Conditions on frozen waterbodies are deteriorating fast, especially along shorelines, at this point in the season, and new snow can mask potentially dangerous … [Read more...] about Snowmobilers and Others Urged to Exercise Caution