• Just enforce the current regulations we don’t need more.
• There doesn’t seem to be any enforcement of regulations.
• Are there any regulations?
• I hope the majority of this process can be accomplished without the creation of new regulations. For one thing, neither the Forest Service or the State has the resources to enforce the regulations they have on the books now.
• Regulations are needed as unfortunately not all users use their heads or care about the protection of environment (run over plants in too little snow) or the safety of others (speed, encroachment on other use areas once established). Education only goes so far, human kind has proved over and over. Obviously $ for enforcement of regs is essential.
• I don’t ski in any of my old favorites because of the danger of being buried in an avalanche by the snowmobiles
• Regulations are for all! Everyone must keep an understanding of each and obey! With no enforcement there is no control for anybody – we all drive to the Mtns to enjoy – air control is all our part. From there – regulate who goes where & all parties are happy.
• Role of law enforcement enforce existing + future regulations
• Role of regs– to maintain the quality + beauty of the forest.
• I fully support regulation and restriction of motorized vehicles in the Forest, but I’m concerned that the USFS cannot afford the law enforcement it would take to carry this out. Allocate sufficient money to enforcement.
• Why make rules you can’t already enforce!
• If a user can buy his or her equipment then education on its proper & safe use should be mandatory on all users.
• More rules makes me a bigger outlaw.
• Don’t make regulations unless there is a problem that warrants them.
• No user fees for FS from people parking on highway yet most of impacts from those users.
• Parking poorly regulated
• Poor law enforcement of resource damage on Fed. public land.
• No means of readily identifying violators or snowmobiles.
• Poorly marked sensitive or no snowmobile areas
• Sleds are becoming cleaner every year, which is excellent. In the future, like it or not, 4 stroke engines will eventually be commonplace, virtually eliminating the "cloud that hovers" over my machine. Parking areas are the only place that I feel are realistically affected by air pollution, once away from there it is probably a non-issue. In the sledding circle, we have noticed the huge increase in Colo., Neb., + Iowa riders. This is their right, but maybe we can use out of-state fees to assist in these issues. Centennial/Laramie are to a degree tourism driven so these guests are a welcome boost to our economy. As a sledder, I acknowledge that I will always be an environmental concern. As a skier, I hear that skiing is a zero pollution sport. This is true to an extent, but I have yet to see myself of any of my fellow skiers walk to the mountain. We drive our vehicles.
• Regulations are only as good as their enforcement.
• If we target snowmobilers with more regs, who will be the next target?
• If you want to implement more regs– where are you going to get the funding to enforce it? You don’t have the staff or $ to implement more – so why bother?
• How do you regulate when there is enough snow to sled or ski, Mother Nature + $ make those decisions for all of us.
• Parking at Green Rock requires regulation and patrolling. Charging for "safe parking" is a viable option.
• The current regulations seem fair to me. I’m concerned about being excluded from areas that I have always had access to as multiple use. Everyone deserves access to the forest areas.
• I do not want regulation to be the beginning of land closures!!
• Skiers need to pay for permit just like snowmobilers
• Inadequate laws + regulations – no restrictions on snowmobile use
• No enforcement at all!
• There has been no regulation ----- even the rules that should be enforced – i.e.:
• Snowmobiles on trails
• Parking violations
• State stickers
• Natural area

The Forest Service has not managed to its potential.

• Snowmobilers have shot up air pollution monitors, destroyed traffic counters, and seem to think they own the darn world. They need to be fined and jailed when they violate our laws.
• Forest Service / state do not enforce parking, littering, registration.
• More regulations create more loopholes, problems. Read "The Death of Common Sense."
• Snowmobiles are currently correctly regulated.
• Parking is not correctly regulated
• No more restrictions needed – no issue – just enforce.
• I like the regulations and law enforcement just the way it is. There is no problem. People are just looking to create a problem
• Regulations should apply to everyone! One group is required to purchase permits to use the range, the rest are excluded. The money generated from permits also provides grooming for both parties.
• The role of regs, law enforce. is only to enforce what the people want. (not to make own rules)
• Land use should be available EQUALLY to all. And any fee or regulation should also be imposed on ALL who enjoy our land + earth.
• I own a home next to Forest Road #500. at Albany. The speed sign of 15 miles per hour is up. We need enforcement of this badly. Thank you
• More regulations are NOT needed. They only create more problems + waste everybody's time + money.
• Raise the user fees (and make all users regardless of activity) so law enforcement + trails systems can do the job properly.
• Skiers need to pay for their trails + search & rescue.
• The role of law enforcement + regulation is to prevent damage to the FS resource and create a safe environment for recreation and other uses.
• Unleashed pets in parking area
• Speed of all vehicles in parking areas
• Littering
• Parking in areas not meant for parking
• Many of the current regulations are rarely, if ever enforced. Without enforcement new regulations are meaningless.
• One comment I saw was snowmobiles register their sleds – what do skiers register? Response: I buy parking permits to use + support trails & parking lots. Snowmobiles need trails groomed – very $$– skiers don’t have this need. Skiers also have no lasting effect on the environment – i.e. air pollution –
• I as a snowmobiler pay to register my sleds, what do skiers have to register
• Keeping heavy motorized use to areas and corridors
• Parking regulations
• Permits
• Number of users.
• Make sure s/m are registered. That's all.
• Enforce the rules that are already in effect. Severely limiting the major users and revenue producers is communist. There are already ski only areas. That are hardly used. Snowmobilers pay for trails and grooming, others do not if they are going to use the trails pay their fair share
• Responsible people don't create problems no matter their interests. Have minimal regulation. Everybody should pay the same, motorized or not.
• What ever the rules and regulations are enforce them do not pass the buck to WYDOT or the county
• We need regulations for snow machines. As far as I can tell there are not any.
• Machines in Wilderness Areas
• Regulations are for people to abide by them so people aren’t running other people over by speeding or ruining the environment.
• Provide adequate regulations to provide safety. Enforce them!
• Snowmobilers have to buy registrations. True. So should skiers, dog racers, and all else who use the snowmobile trails.
• I’m a snowmobiler I pay for registration and also help community business (hotels restaurants) snowshoer & skiers don’t pay anything and they complain.
• Too few regulations for snowmobilers
• No enforcement of current rules (due to lack of law enforcement)
• We have way to many regulations now. More restrictive regulations will only discourage winter recreational use.
• Safety & access should be prime role of regulations.
• If more winter access (parking lots, plowed roads) many conflicts would be solved by spreading people away from one another.
• Get forest service off their butts and patrol & do their jobs!
• Issues include:
• Too many roads/trails that cannot be maintained due to too much defense spending
• We need noise & pollution regulations-this is a forest-not a highway.
• Regulations need to be strictly enforced
• Please facilitate communication between groups.
• The government is doing the best they can in light of the corporate interests controlling it!