Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) Pilot Program

The UTV Pilot Program replaces the previous Lightweight Utility Vehicle (LUV) Pilot Program. The program will run from late March 2010 through June 30, 2012. Any county in the state may elect to participate in the UTV Pilot Program by passing a resolution and filing it with the DNR and all effected law enforcement agencies. If the county successfully passes a resolution and a township within that county does not wish to participate in the UTV Pilot Program, the township will need to pass a resolution opting out of the program. The county or municipality may designate ATV trails, routes and areas that are open to UTVs. The DNR and Federal agencies may also elect to participate in the program and designate which ATV trails are open to UTVs. Initial contact with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) revealed that they will most likely not be allowing all UTVs to operate on off-road vehicle trails on National Forest lands. The USFS has a rule that restricts off-road vehicle width to a maximum of 50 inches. The only UTV that is 50 inches or less and permitted on open trails on National Forest lands is the Polaris RZR.

Where Can I Operate?

Contact your County ATV trail coordinator or County Forestry Department to see if your county has elected to participate in the UTV Pilot Program.

The counties colored in blue are participating in this program. Click on the county for a link to the map.

Contacts:

Diane Conklin
Department of Natural Resources
PO Box 397
1341 2nd Avenue
Cumberland, WI 54829
Phone: (715) 822-8583
Fax: (715) 822-3592

Gary Eddy
Department of Natural Resources
101 S. Webster Street - LE/5
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: (608) 267-7455
Fax: (608) 266-3696