Snowmobiling in Wisconsin Fiscal and Economic Impact 2026
This study, conducted by the UW Whitewater Fiscal and Economic Research Center (FERC), quantified and qualified the economic impact of snowmobiling in the state of Wisconsin utilizing data from the 2025 – 2026 snowmobile season.
Organization
Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs
Publication Date
2026
Location
Wisconsin
Topic
Economic Impact
Rural Communities
Workforce
Activity
Motorized sports (boat, snowmobile, ATV, etc.)
Winter sports (downhill, Nordic, tube, snowshoe, snowmobile)
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