A silhouette of a snowmobiler in action.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is talking safety as the state’s snowmobile season hits high gear.
Alcohol, excessive speed, and inexperienced drivers are said to be the leading causes of accidents and fatalities.
There were 13 fatal crashes involving snowmobiles during 2021 – nine on public trails, two on frozen water, and two on highways.
Snowmobile safety week starts one week from today (January 7th).
The D-N-R is backing a campaign called “Think Smart Before You Start” emphasizing safety on state trails.
