ATV Economic Impact Study

[Dave]

This is why it's important to join ATVAM and/or an ATV Club.

ATVAM Member:

A 2003 Wisconsin Economic Impact Study found that $34.7

million of annual ATV tourism dollars came from

out-of-state ATV users, with 43% of those dollars

(approximately $15 million) coming from Minnesota ATV

users. This is in part due to Wisconsin?s extensive

designated trail system along with extensive support by

both Wisconsin Office of Tourism and local communities and

businesses. The Wisconsin study calculated that the annual

total spending by all ATV users was $295 million.

The ATV community in Minnesota continues to fight to gain

designated trails and stop the Anti-Access efforts to close

and stop trails from being designated. In an effort to

gain the additional support in this fight we need to

demonstrate the impact of our recreation on the economy of

Minnesota. This economic data is critical in assisting us

in promoting further trail development in Minnesota along

with assisting us in preventing further closures!

To complete an Economic Impact Study, the All-Terrain

Vehicle Association of Minnesota (ATVAM) will work with the

Office of Tourism and University of Minnesota. With over a

$40,000 price tag, this economic study will be a very

expensive undertaking for our association.

To date, individuals, dealers, businesses and clubs have

donated approximately 25% of required funds needed.

That is why we need your support to fund this study! A

donation will go a long way towards completion of this

important economic study. Please mail your donation today

to:

ATV Economic Impact Study

c/o ATVAM

PO Box 557

Osseo, MN 55369

OR

Donate on line at the ATVAM HSOforum and

note in special instructions economic impact study.

Our battle becomes even more critical as each year passes

by without further trail designation. Opposition is

continuing to build from the Anti-Access groups. It is not

an overstatement to say that this ongoing battle will

literally spell life or death for our recreation. But,

with the support of individuals, clubs, business, dealers

and manufacturers.

Thank you for your generous support!!

Note from Dave: I would like to point out that "individuals" need to be highlighted to include not only recreational riders but HUNTERS who use ATVs throughout the hunting seasons.