Burnett County Snow Trails Association

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

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05/22/2026

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges off-highway recreational vehicle operators to wear helmets and seatbelts and follow route and trail rules this Memorial Day weekend and throughout the rest of the year.

To date, Wisconsin has had 14 ATV/UTV fatalities, including nine on public roadways. Operating with safety top of mind is needed to ensure safe fun.

"Safety needs to be every rider’s top priority this holiday weekend," said Lt. Jacob Holsclaw, DNR off-highway vehicle administrator. "Every rider needs to wear helmets and seatbelts as they have been proven to prevent significant injury and death especially when used together."

"The vast majority of significant injury and fatal crashes show injured or killed riders were not wearing seatbelts or helmets," said Holsclaw. "Speed, alcohol and careless operation are among top contributing factors to crashes each year."

Safety practices are especially important on routes shared by motor vehicles. "It’s also important to verify the planned route of roads and trails are open to ATV/UTV traffic through the municipality, county or ATV clubs," said Holsclaw.

Here are more safety tips:

When traveling on routes, operate in single file on the extreme right side of the traffic lane.
Keep headlights on at all times.
Follow speed limits and regulatory signs.
Use directionals or hand signals.
Adhere to all age and safety class requirements.
Review ATV/UTV regulations on the DNR’s website.

Please note that new regulations have been announced and take effect June 1, including the below. The DNR will soon release a new regulations pamphlet detailing these updates and more.

Operators and passengers are all required to wear a seatbelt in a UTV.
Intentionally causing damage with an ATV or UTV can cost you more than a fine – up to three times the cost to repair the damage.
ATV or UTV operators may not tow objects bearing any person on a trail or route. Towing persons on ice is limited to 10 mph.
UTVs now have window tint restrictions.
Learn more about riding safely in Wisconsin and sign up for a safety course on the DNR’s website.

05/22/2026

BURNETT COUNTY TRAIL STATUS Summer-Use ATV/UTV Trails open Friday, May 22. During the summer season, (which runs through September 15), you may operate your ATV/UTV on State-funded Summer-Use Trails ONLY. Summer-Use Trails are designated with a WHITE blazer. Please follow this link to view a map of the Summer ATV/UTV trail system: Burnett County Summer ATV/UTV Map [https://www.burnettcountywi.gov/DocumentCenter/View/15838/Burnett-County-2024-Summer-ATVUTV-Map?bidId=] Remember, it is illegal to ride your ATV/UTV on the Gandy Dancer Trail in Burnett County south of Highway 77 at this time of year. Trails will close in the event of a Red Flag Alert due to fire danger. Always check back for updated information before riding. Use caution and look for signage regarding timber sale activity. Trucks and logging equipment may be using trails. Some township ordinances allow for ATV/UTV use of the town roads and others do NOT allow it. It is the rider’s responsibility to contact the township in which you plan to ride in and get the current rules pertaining to ATVs/UTVs and the town roads. Please contact the individual townships for their rules and regulations. NO OFF TRAIL USE IS ALLOWED. Please stay on the designated trails to protect our trail agreements with private landowners. Caution: Groomers and trail maintenance vehicles may be on the trails at any time. All ATVs and UTVs must be registered or licensed to ride on our trails. It is your responsibility to know where you are and whose property you are on. Please be careful, be respectful to other trail users, and ride safely. Contact Information If you need any maps or other information, please contact Burnett County Tourism at 715-204-4235 or visit their website [https://burnettcountyfun.com] . To contact Burnett County Forest & Parks, please visit their website at www.burnettcountywi.gov/tr

05/21/2026

Mark your calendar and round up your crew for the Turf & Tundra ATV Club Stampede!

Saturday, July 18 • 11:00 AM
5 watering hole stops
Stampede Roundup Scorecard
Cattle selfie challenge
Cash drawings, giveaways, games & prizes
Fundraiser for the Humane Society of Burnett County

Dust off your cowboy hat, shine up your ride, and join us for a good cause in July!

05/18/2026

Courtesy post - adjoining county - BURNETT COUNTY TRAILS REMAIN CLOSED

Management must balance local needs with broader state, national, and global concerns by integrating sound forestry practices related to wildlife, fisheries, endangered resources, water quality, soil, and recreation.

05/16/2026

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05/15/2026

BURNETT COUNTY TRAILS REMAIN CLOSED

Courtesy post - adjoining county

Douglas County Trail Report

Effective immediately All Summer ATV/UTV recreation trails in Douglas County are closed due to extreme fire Danger. Trails will reopen when Fire Danger downgrades.

For trail updates anytime, opening dates, closing dates, and current trail conditions, please call the Douglas County 24/7 Trail Hotline at (715) 378-4528, visit the Department’s webpage at www.douglascountywi.org/forestry. Or find us on Facebook.

Management must balance local needs with broader state, national, and global concerns by integrating sound forestry practices related to wildlife, fisheries, endangered resources, water quality, soil, and recreation.

05/10/2026