(Spirit Lake)– The fact Winter Games activities have been moved off the ice this year has resulted in some rumors being spread to the effect that the Iowa Department of Natural Resources has actually made it illegal to go out on the ice. Jeff Morrison, a Conservation Officer with the DNR, says that is NOT the case…Click here for comment from Jeff Morrison
Another rumor, Morrison says, is that because of that, ATV’s and snowmobiles have been legalized for use on city streets. Morrison says that also is NOT true…Click here for comment from Jeff Morrison
And while snowmobiles are allowed on recreational trails, Morrison says ATV’s are not.
And Morrison has this reminder for snowmobile and ATV operators…Click here for comment from Jeff Morrison
Morrison says anyone who plans to drink and drive or operate a snowmobile or ATV this weekend should have a designated driver.
