Follow the link to pictures showing Dun-Good’s current trail conditions. Looks very good and it’s getting better! Plan to ride soon! Thanks to Diana Schultz for the pictures! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dun-Good-Riders-Inc

By joining the Wisconsin ATV Association you are eligible to receive additional prizes for trail patrol hours logged (club memberships excluded, Participants must be an individual or family member to be eligible). With your individual/family membership you will receive four quarterly issues of WATVA’s “Trail Tales” magazine. “Trail Tales” offers information on all the riding  areas in the state, as well as news and updates about legislative issues. In addition your contribution towards WATVA helps support your very own Ride Smart – Get Involved – Tell Others program!     Just visit our web site http://www.watva.org and sign up with a credit card, or call the home office and we can sign you up right over the phone by calling us at (920)565-7531.     If you’re already an individual or family WATVA member, thank you for your support! The Wisconsin ATV Association is one of the largest state associations in the nation, and we’re proud that you’re a member.

MADISON – Operators of all terrain vehicles (ATV) now have a convenient online method to receive ATV Safety Certification through an Internet Web page introduced by the state Department of Natural Resources.   “This should prove very beneficial to young adult operators and out-of-state operators who need ATV Safety Certification,” said Gary Eddy, DNR all-terrain vehicle administrator.   All operators at least age 12 and born on or after Jan. 1, 1988 must complete an ATV Safety Certification course in order to operate on public ATV trails and areas in Wisconsin.   “The internet course may not be for everyone. Parents will have to gauge whether an internet course is the best fit for their child. For some students, young and old, a classroom course with instructors and hands-on learning may be a better fit,” said Eddy.   Both courses provide basic information on how to operate an ATV safely and responsibly, but they don’t make you an expert rider.   The Internet course is available at www.offroad-ed.com/wi. Check the DNR’s Upcoming Recreational Safety Education Classes Web page to find classroom courses available around the state.   http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/news/DNRNews_Lookup.asp?id=116#art11   Students must continue to practice what they’ve learned in their ATV Safety Course and parents need to reinforce what has been taught.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary Eddy, All-Terrain Vehicle Administrator, (608) 267-7455 or Karl Brooks, DNR Law Enforcement – (608) 266-7820

Wisconsin law requires that those who wish to use Wisconsin ATV trails display either a valid Wisconsin registration or an ATV Trail Pass. In addition to the DNR Service Center on Ogden Road in Peshtigo, the $35 Non-Resident Trail Pass may be purchased at the following Marinette County locations:

ATHELSTANE COUNTRY MART COUNTY ROAD A, ATHELSTANE
BEST BUY LIQUOR ROOSEVELT RD, NIAGARA
CITY LIMITS C STORE HWY 180, MARINETTE
CORNER CONVENIENCE COUNTY RD W, CRIVITZ
DRIFTWOOD SPORT & FUEL HWY 141, AMBERG
HOLIDAY STATIONS 230 MARINETTE AVE, MARINETTE
HOOK LINE N SINKER HENRIETTE AVE, CRIVITZ
MBK SPORT SHOP MAIN ST, MARINETTE
PEMBINE CONSIGNMENT HWY 141, PEMBINE
POPP’S RESORT COUNTY RD X, CRIVITZ
RED PINE AMOCO HWY C, ATHELSTANE
T & B ONE STOP HWY 141 CRIVITZ
TALL OAKS GENERAL STORE PARKWAY RD, CRIVITZ
WAUSAUKEE AMOCO MAIN ST, WAUSAUKEE

More information at www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/cs/Registrations/ATV.htm

Thank you very much to all the business sponsors on the poker run. We hope riders will return to patronize the business again and again through out the year. Thank You to All for making the Dun-Good Riders Poker Run a success again this year! We hope you had fun visiting the stops and picking your poker hands. Watch for news on a different type of poker run for next time….it should be more fun for the participants and hopefully, more business for our sponsors! Stay tuned!

1st) Karen Saxton, Fontana
2nd) Kevin Rocque, Goodman
3rd) Brian & Deb Foley, Goodman
4th, 7th & 8th) Mike Balz, Kiel
5th) Steve Varano, New London
6th) Mike Dashnier, Dunbar

Sorry for the delay, but here are the lucky winners from the raffle on Saturday:

1. ATV - Kevin Meles – Seymour WI
2. Trailer - Jeffrey Wieland – South Millwaukee, WI
3. TV – Ryan Lemerand – Wakefield MI
4. Helmet – Walter Jobe – Cottage Grove WI
5. Four Seasons Resort Package – Fabrice Ferrari – Burlington WI
6. Jewelry Set – Harvey Luebben – Neenah WI
7. Island Resort – Marsh Mellow – Porterfield WI
8. Country Cottage – Martin Papesh – New London WI

Thank You to Everyone for supporting our fundraisers and the trail system!

Recently, the Dun-Good Riders Snowmobile-ATV Club donated $500 to the Goodman Fire Dept to be used toward the purchase of a Rapid Deployment Craft. The Fire Dept became aware of the need two years ago when they were called to an emergency on the Peshtigo River where they assisted the Silver Cliff Fire Dept in a successful rescue of an individual caught in the falls. Fire & EMS personnel train in ice water and swift water rescue at the White Bear Rescue Academy in Dunbar every winter.   With more people taking to the frozen lakes and the outdoors for recreation, the craft will make the rescue more efficient as well as safer for the rescuer when called into action. The Fire Dept hopes to take delivery of the craft in the very near future. At a recent club meeting, Dun-Good Riders President Pat Mullarky presented the $500 donation to Goodman Fire Chief Mike Stec. Pat stated that snowmobilers and ATV’ers are grateful to all the fire & rescue workers who respond in the time of need. Cub members appreciate the time and dedication they put into serving the community. Thank You!

Marinette County, as well as Florence, Forest and Oconto counties are participating in the 2nd phase of the UTV program. UTV’s must register with the DNR and properly display the registration stickers. In Marinette County, UTV’s may be registered at the DNR Service Center in Peshtigo or during regular business hours at the Northwoods Bar located at W10707 Benson Lake Road, 715-759-5981. A 2-year registration is $30. For more information please contact the DNR at 1-888-936-7463 or see http://dnr.wi.gov/contact/

Statewide riding opportunities, an explanation of the law, UTV definition, and the history of the UTV bill can be found at www.wiutv.org Counties participating in the program may have restrictions in place so it is best to check with an area before riding. The site shows a map of the state and where UTV’s are permitted. The WATVA site, www.watva.org,  has a link to the site, top of the page, click on “UTV Program”.

The state bill to extend and expand the UTV program in Wisconsin was recently signed into law. The bill provides for a 2nd pilot program to go state wide, ending in 2012 when a UTV permanent program will go into place provided there are no problems during the 2nd test phase. During this 2nd phase, use of UTV’s on designated all-terrain vehicle routes and trails will include all Wisconsin counties. However, municipalities may adopt a resolution to opt out of the program. Marinette County will again participate in the test program. The DNR will administer the UTV pilot and a proper DNR registration sticker will need to be purchased and displayed. Thanks to WATVA, the legislators and club members who worked so hard to get this approved quickly!

To summarize: The UTV (Side by Side) Phase 1 test program expired on September 30, 2009. On March 15th, an extension to the test program (Phase 2) was signed into law. This extension will be in effect until June 30, 2012. A permanent program will then go into place providing that there are no major problems with the Phase 2 test. During Phase 2, all  UTV’s will need to register with the DNR and display a registration sticker. A 2-year registration will cost $30.