Maine 130 - SP 640 An Act To Amend the Definition of "Oversized ATV" To Increase the Minimum Weight Requirement On December 17th there was legislation to increase the weight limit of ATV's from 2,000 lbs. to 2,4000 lbs. This legislation was presented by Senate President JACKSON of Aroostook. Cosponsored by Representative MARTIN of Eagle Lake [...]
From an email received from Brian Bronson: I have talked with the large landowners and considering how wet things are in the woods and the fact that we are starting into the freeze thaw cycle we have made the decision to close the ATV trails In central and western Maine for the season. I know many [...]
Good morning everyone, Brian Bronson sent out an email to every club in the state detailing how the new weight and width restrictions will be put into place for the 2022 season. He included test graphics for new signs and a new land owner permission packet that EVERY CLUB needs to have signed by their respective [...]
I was seeing on Facebook that Corinth, Exeter, Dexter are closing their side trails from the Newport Railbed trail on October 22nd. Youth hunting starts on October 23rd. Please make sure you look at club pages for current information for hunting season closures. It changes daily and I can not keep up with it all and [...]
Maine ATV News & Trail Notices Trail Notices September 29, 2021 The ATV "Jeep Trail" by Big Moose Mtn. will be closed for major repairs for the remainder of the season effective Monday, 10-4-21. This means that from Greenville Junction you can ride the North Rd. and South Loop but must then must return the [...]
From the Norther Ridge Runners. The trail work will effect the following trail for a while. The project starts at Kelco Farms and goes to Chamberlain's store, this is where we meet the Allagash club trails. We hope to reopen fully by mid July We thank everyone for their patience. Mike Bourgoin Northern Ridge Runners
Hello everyone. Mud season is in full swing for most of the state. The north side still has some snow pack but it is melting fast. A noted reminder is trails typically don't open till May 15th. Yes this can start earlier if weather and land conditions allow it. Landowners work with club's to set these [...]
For those that think that riding the ATV trails in Maine are free. Or others who think that it's too expensive to ride in Maine because of registration fees. Here is a breakdown of costs from 1999 to last year for club's and the state to maintain the trails. Breakdown Sheet from 1999-2020
With the upcoming ATV season INF&W has updated the trail sign request form. They have also found a new vendor to make the signs. With that said please be aware you MUST use the new form. Also they are not expecting the signs to be available till about the end of April 2021. ATV Trail Sign [...]
This are some proposed rule changes. We received this in an email from Brian Bronson's office. Read the material and please submit your responses by email from your club or club representative. Public Notice in the newspaper. ATV MUNICIPAL/COUNTY GRANT-IN-AID PROGRAM Rulemaking Summary