3/31/2026

N. WISCONSIN - After three thin years, Vilas and Oneida counties report a successful snowmobile season this winter due to adequate snow. Vilas County's parks and recreation supervisor, Todd Bierman, called their "almost a miracle season" great," crediting early, wet snow for the lasting base before a partial closure on March 26 due to bare ground. Oneida County's 86-day season was deemed "very average" by assistant forest director Eric Rady, noting the pre-Christmas opening was "huge" for tourism despite a thin base. Both counties reported few complaints, though Vilas County noted issues with children's behavior and ditch-banging. Vilas County had a safe season with no fatalities, while Oneida had one, and Iron County had two snowmobile-related fatalities.ilas County's parks and recreation supervisor, Todd Bierman, called their "almost a miracle season" great," crediting early, wet snow for the lasting base before a partial closure on March 26 due to bare ground. Oneida County's 86-day season was deemed "very average" by assistant forest director Eric Rady, noting the pre-Christmas opening was "huge" for tourism despite a thin base. Both counties reported few complaints, though Vilas County noted issues with children's behavior and ditch-banging. Vilas County had a safe season with no fatalities, while Oneida had one, and Iron County had two snowmobile-related fatalities.