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	Do I need a trail pass for my sled?
	No, no trail pass is needed to ride here. But, if you are from out-of-state, you do need to register your sled in New York State. (answer provided by Paul Weatherlow, Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Club)

	How do I get my sled registered in New York State?
	Snowmobilers riding the trails are required to register their sleds with New York State. The cost is $45.00 if you are a club member or the fee will be $100 if you do not belong to a NYSSA club. (answer provided by Paul Weatherlow, Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Club)

	Where the heck is Chautauqua County?
	Chautauqua County is the western-most county in New York State. We are Lake Erie's snowbelt. (answer provided by Paul Weatherlow, Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Club)

	Do I need liability insurance on my sled?
	Yes, if Law Enforcement stops you, you are required to show your snowmobile registration and snowmobile insurance card or be ticketed. (answer provided by Paul Weatherlow, Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Club)

	I heard something about exhaust?
	Stock exhaust is required in New York State. Noisey exhaust can get you stopped and ticketed. (answer provided by Paul Weatherlow, Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Club)

	How much snow do you really get?
	2008-2009 snowfall was 295" in Mayville, 301" in Sherman. Neither was a record. 50-year average is 212". 9-year average is 228". (answer provided by Paul Weatherlow, Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Club)

	How does your snowfall compare with Tugg Hill?
	2008-2009 snowfall was 295" in Mayville, 301" in Sherman. Neither was a record. I heard that Redfield in the Tugg Hill area hit 340" last season. After the first 300", what's the big deal? (answer provided by Paul Weatherlow, Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Club)

	I want to advertise on your Trail Map or your website. How can I do that and how much would it cost?
	The standard ad on our Chautauqua County Snowmobile Trail Map is $150. Double size ads are $300. The entire back of the folded map is available at higher cost. We produce and distribute 6,000 maps per season. Approximately 3,500 maps go directly to Family Memberships in our five clubs. Advertisers on our Trail Map are automatically included on our Interactive Map on this website plus the POIs (Points Of Interest). POIs are the GPS coordinates of all our advertisers. (answer provided by Paul Weatherlow, Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Club)

	Are there other advertising opportunities?
	Other advertising opportunities include the Trail Sponsor Bonus Program, Billboard advertising, and Newsletter advertising. Partial sponsorship of several annual events is available too. (answer provided by Paul Weatherlow, Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Club)

	When I get my New York State snowmobile registration renewal in the mail. It says to mail it to some place I never heard of?
	We recommend that you send your renewals to the DMV in Mayville. They turnaround everything the same day it is received. Also 12% of the money stays here in Chautauqua County. (answer provided by Paul Weatherlow, Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Club)

	Is DMV in Mayville going to be open Saturdays from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm again this winter?
	Yes, it will. The Mayville DMV office is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. until February 13, 2010. (answer provided by Paul Weatherlow, Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Club)

	Who has the largest club in New York State?
	By highest number of trail miles: I believe that one of our clubs has the highest number of trail miles in New York State. Another one of our clubs is way up there for highest mileage too. We groom and maintain over 450+ miles of trails. By number of Family Memberships, one club is way up there. But there are clubs with more memberships in the state. Between the five clubs, we have approximately 3,380+ Family Memberships. (answer provided by Paul Weatherlow, Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Club)

	How much taxpayer money do you get from New York State?
	None, 0, nada, zip, zero. We do get some of the snowmobile registration money back from the state. It is divided up based upon miles of trails. The increase of the cost of registration several years ago and the relatively recent two-tier registration had helped us tremendously. Finally we are able to purchase better grooming equipment, make the payments, and pay for the diesel fuel to run everything. (answer provided by Paul Weatherlow, Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Club)

	They want me to sign the Gas Tax Refund thing when I put gas in my snowmobile. What is it?
	New York State has an 8-cent road use tax on every gallon of gasoline. Go inside when you put gas into your snowmobile, bring in your receipt or they can print another one for you, sign the Gas Tax Refund page, you or the business will fill-in the number of gallons, price per gallon, and total purchase price. The receipts go into the envelope provided. Make absolutely sure the receipt or a copy of the receipt goes into the envelope! No receipt = no refund. The snowmobile clubs can later do the paperwork and supply the proper documentation to eventually receive a refund from the state. Or would you prefer to be hit-up for more raffles? (answer provided by Paul Weatherlow, Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Club)

	Why don't I do the Gas Tax Refund thing myself for what gasoline I purchase for my sled?
	It is a hassle to do the proper documentation. Match each and every receipt to the signature sheet. Staple the receipts to each signature sheet. Send a box of receipts and signature sheets to Albany. Wait for at least two and probably three months before receiving a refund check back from Albany. Definately not worth your time and effort. (answer provided by Paul Weatherlow, Chautauqua Lake Snowmobile Club)