justnorth posted on April 18, 2007 07:45 :: 1428 Views
A Horse Trail Pass, designed to generate funds for trail rehabilitation and maintenance, is now required on state trails and other state lands. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on Jan. 1 began administering the Horse Trail Pass.
Proceeds from sale of the Horse Trail Pass will assist the DNR in addressing horse trail needs on state trails, in state forests, and in state parks and state recreation areas. Funds from the pass will be deposited in a dedicated account and used to acquire and develop trails and trail facilities, and to maintain and rehabilitate existing horse trails, noted Kim Lockwood of the DNR Trails and Waterways Division.
"Monies from the horse trail pass will provide a great opportunity for the DNR and the horse trail riding community to work together to establish new riding opportunities and improve those that currently exist," Lockwood said. "We are excited about the ability to improve upon an already great statewide system of trail riding opportunities."
The annual Horse Trail Pass fee is $21 for one year beginning Jan. 1 and ending Dec. 31. The fee for a daily horse trail pass is $5.
The pass is required for anyone 16 years of age and older riding on state trails, in state forests, and in state parks and recreation areas. Riders must possess a signed pass and visibly display the pass on their person or horse tack.
Horse passes can be purchased from DNR Electronic License System vendors across the state. These are the same vendors who sell fishing and hunting licenses. Agents are listed on the DNR Web site at
www.dnr.state.mn.us. For more information, visit the
horse pass page.
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