Snowmobile Enforcement Patrol Grant supports Wisconsin sheriff departments by funding county patrol costs and related enforcement work to uphold snowmobile regulations across the state.
Funder: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Due Dates: June 1, 2027 (Notice of Intent to Patrol)
Funding Amounts: Up to 100% of county net enforcement costs; actual funding depends on funds allotted across participating agencies
Summary: Supports Wisconsin sheriff departments’ patrols to enforce snowmobile regulations.
Key Information: Only sheriff departments participating in snowmobile enforcement are eligible.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) issues this grant to sheriff departments participating in snowmobile enforcement. It helps counties cover the net costs of patrol work that enforces snowmobile regulations in Wisconsin.
The grant supports local enforcement rather than research or trail development. DNR provides a safety patrol manual and forms for recording patrol activity, violations and state aid costs.