Snowmobiling in Maine
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SNOWMOBILE TRAIL FUND DONATION STICKER PROGRAM MDIFW manages the Snowmobile Trail Fund Donation Sticker Program . The 3 different Snowmobile Trail Fund donation stickers reflect a donor ’ s donation of $ 25 , $ 50 and $ 100 , respectively . For every donation $ 2 is retained by the department and the remainder is transferred to the Snowmobile Trail Fund of the Department of Agriculture , Conservation and Forestry , Bureau of Parks and Lands .
FREE SNOWMOBILE WEEKEND : MARCH 8-10 , 2024 During the annual Free Snowmobile Weekend a nonresident ( from another state or province ) may operate a snowmobile in Maine ( no reciprocity necessary ) so long as he / she has a valid registration from his / her home state or province .
Note : The date for the reciprocal weekend will be determined annually . Some states and provinces require proof of insurance and payment of a trail use fee or club membership . Call ahead for requirements and restrictions . ■
SNOWMOBILE REGISTRATION FEES
RESIDENTS NONRESIDENTS ANTIQUE SNOWMOBILE
$ 55 * Prior to registration , sales or use taxes are due .
Season : $ 119 * $ 33 * Antique snowmobiles
10-Day : $ 99 * must be registered through the MDIFW Augusta office
3-Day : $ 74 * in-person or via mail .
The season registration for a snowmobile is valid for one year , commencing on July 1st of each year .
See resident and nonresident definitions on page 7 . * Plus Agent Fee
AGE REQUIREMENTS
A person may not permit a child under 10 years of age to operate a snowmobile unless the child is accompanied by an adult . This does not apply on land that is owned by the parent or guardian or on land where permission for use has been granted to the parent or guardian .
A person under 14 years of age may not operate a snowmobile across any public way maintained for travel .
2023-24 STATE OF MAINE SUMMARY OF LAWS & RULES ATV & SNOWMOBILE