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2-3 Local Area Events

4 Waukesha County Residential Services

6 Waukesha County History

7-9 Waukesha County Communities

14-15 Waukesha County Parks

16-17 Local Area Attractions

18 Wisconsin Hunting Seasons

20-21 DNR License Centers

23 Wisconsin Fishing Seasons

30 Waukesha County Bicycle Trails

31 Waukesha County Snowmobile TrailsWaukesha County

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Residential ServicesAdministration .................................................................(262) 548-7020 | Fax: (262) 548-7913Aging & Disability Resource Center ...................................(262) 548-7848 | Fax: (262) 896-8273Clerk of Courts ..................................................................(262) 548-8525 | Fax: (262) 548-8228County Clerk .....................................................................(262) 548-7010 | Fax: (262) 548-7722District Attorney ...............................................................(262) 548-7071 | Fax: (262) 896-8244Emergency Management .................................................(262) 548-7580 | Fax: (262) 548-7313GIS Mapping .....................................................................(262) 896-8270 | Fax: (262) 548-7042Highway ...........................................................................(262) 548-7736 | Fax: (262) 896-8097Human Resources .............................................................(262) 548-7044 | Fax: (262) 896-8272Health & Human Services .................................................(262) 548-7212 | Fax: (262) 548-7311Information Technology ...................................................(262) 548-7610 | Fax: (262) 548-7000Land & Water Conservation ...............................................(262) 896-8302 | Fax: (262) 896-8298Land Information .............................................................(262) 896-8270 | Fax: (262) 548-7042Medical Examiner .............................................................(262) 548-7575 | Fax: (262) 896-8079Parks & Recreation ............................................................(262) 896-8270 | Fax: (262) 548-7042Public Health ....................................................................(262) 896-8430 | Fax: (262) 896-8387Purchasing Division ..........................................................(262) 548-7888 | Fax: (262) 548-7668Records Management ......................................................(262) 548-7074 | Fax: (262) 896-8350Register of Deeds ..............................................................(262) 548-7863 | Fax: (262) 896-8037Risk Management ............................................................(262) 548-7852 | Fax: (262) 548-7668Sheriff ..............................................................................(262) 548-7122 | Fax: (262) 896-8254Treasurer ..........................................................................(262) 548-7029 | Fax: (262) 896-8037UW Extension ...................................................................(262) 548-7770 | Fax: (262) 548-7787Veterans Services ..............................................................(262) 548-7732 | Fax: (262) 896-8588

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Waukesha County Communities

CITIESBROOKFIELD - pop. 37,920DELAFIELD - pop. 6,472MILWAUKEE* - pop. 594,833MUSKEGO - pop. 24,135NEW BERLIN - pop. 39,584OCONOMOWOC - pop. 15,712PEWAUKEE - pop. 11,783WAUKESHA (COUNTY SEAT) - pop. 70,718

VILLAGESBIG BEND - pop. 1,278BUTLER - pop. 1,881CHENEQUA - pop. 583DOUSMAN - pop. 1,584EAGLE - pop. 1,950ELM GROVE - pop. 6,249HARTLAND - pop. 8,689LAC LA BELLE* - pop. 340LANNON - pop. 1,009MENOMONEE FALLS - pop. 35,626MERTON - pop. 1,926MUKWONAGO* - pop. 8,519NASHOTAH - pop. 1,266NORTH PRAIRIE - pop. 1,571PEWAUKEE - pop. 8,170OCONOMOWOC LAKE - pop. 564SUMMIT - pop. 4,999SUSSEX - pop. 8,828WALES - pop. 2,523

TOWNSBROOKFIELD - pop. 6,390DELAFIELD - pop. 7,820EAGLE - pop. 3,117GENESEE - pop. 7,284LISBON - pop. 9,359MERTON - pop. 7,988MUKWONAGO - pop. 6,868OCONOMOWOC - pop. 7,451OTTAWA - pop. 3,758WAUKESHA - pop. 8,596VERNON - pop.

CENSUS-DESIGNATED PLACESOKAUCHKEE LAKE - pop. 4,422

*Located in adjacent county or counties.**Populations are approximate.

BROOKFIELDIn 1820 land grants were established for the area and Robert Curran purchased one in 1836. Curran established the first tavern and inn and by 1840 the area’s population had reached 148. Its name was derived from the hills in the region and the military road that passed nearby. As the railroad arrived in 1850 Brookfield began to grow and a depot was built in 1853. During the 1920’s Al Capone operated a hidden distillery in the community and shipped loads of illegal spirits to Chicago. In 1954 Brookfield was incorporated and its population had reached 7,900. It has grown from a quiet agricultural community to a commercial hub for the area with a diverse economy. Today Brookfield is home to approximately 37,920 residents.


Waukesha County History

Originally home to Potawatomi Indians, Waukesha County was settled in the mid 1800’s as ample timber, fertile soil and access to water attracted many pioneers. Established trad-ing posts became communities and Waukesha County was organized in 1834 with parts of Milwaukee County. The county was officially founded in 1836 and separated from Milwaukee County in 1846. The name Waukesha was derived from the Potawatomi Indian word, “Waukt-shaw,” meaning, “fox.” The City of Waukesha was selected as the county seat and completion of the railroad allowed for dramatic growth. Between 1900 and 1950 its population had grown from 35,229 to 85,901 and the area has grown to become a recreational haven, commercial hub and educational center for the region. Today Waukesha County is home to approximately 380,629 residents.


OCONOMOWOCThe name Oconomowoc was derived from the Potawatomi Indian word, “Coo-no-mo-wauk,” meaning “where the waters meet.” The area was first settled by Charles Sheldon and Phil Brew-er in 1837. John S. Rockwell was instrumental with the development as he established the first store, hotel, fire department and library, and donated land for the community’s churches and seminary school. Construction of the railroad prompted growth and Oconomowoc became rec-ognized as a resort community, attracting visits from six U.S. Presidents. The community also was home to Ole Evinrude, who invented the outboard motor in 1907. Today Oconomowoc is home to approximately 15,712 residents.

PEWAUKEEThe name Pewaukee was derived from the Potawatomi Indian word, “Pewaukee-wee-ning,” meaning “lake of shells.”The community was first settled in 1835 by Isaac B. Judson and Elon Fuller. In 1837 Deacon Asa Clark constructed the first sawmill, church and hotel in the area and completion of rail lines in 1851 allowed for expansion. Early industry was led by agriculture as residents grew flour, wheat, corn, blackberries, strawberries, grapes and a variety of fruits. In 1876 the community was incorporated as a village and later as a city in 1999. Today Pewaukee is home to approximately 11,783 residents.

WAUKESHA (COUNTY SEAT)In 1834 Morris D. Cutler arrived to the area and the community was first recognized as Prai-rieville and was originally part of Milwaukee. In 1846 it was separated from Milwaukee and its name was changed to Waukesha which was derived from the Potawatomi Indian word, “Waukt-shaw,” meaning “fox.” Waukesha was selected as the county seat and by 1850 its pop-ulation had reached 19,324. Mills and lumberyards were established and the area became widely recognized for its healing waters, attracting the likes of Mary Todd Lincoln and Presi-dent Ulysses S. Grant. Waukesha began to grow as a manufacturing center and is recognized as the birthplace of Les Paul, inventor of the electric guitar and the first 8-track tape recorder. Today Waukesha is home to approximately 70,718 residents.


DELAFIELDDelafield was first known as Hayopolis as the community was established in 1837. Deacon Schuyler was the first settler to arrive and the area grew quickly. In 1843 its name was changed to Delafield after Dr. Charles Delafield, an early settler of the region. By 1853 the commu-nity boasted flouring mills, several general stores, three hotels, specialty shops, churches and schools. In 1884 St. John’s Military Academy was founded and is recognized as the oldest mili-tary academy in Wisconsin. In 1959 Delafield was incorporated and now houses several build-ings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today Delafield is home to approximately 6,472 residents.

MILWAUKEELocated in Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties, the name of the community was derived from the Potawatomi Indian word, “Mahn-ah-wauk,” meaning “gathering place.” The area began as a trading post and grew rapidly upon settlement. The nearby established communities of Juneautown and Kilbourntown developed a rivalry between each other until 1846 when all three incorporated as one. Railroad expansion prompted growth and Milwaukee quickly be-came a commercial and industrial center. The area is home to many famous residents including George W. Peck who created the first Dennis the Menace comic and later served as mayor of Milwaukee and the State Governor of Wisconsin. Today Milwaukee is home to approximately 594,833 residents.

MUSKEGOThe name Muskego was derived from the Potawatomi Indian word, “Mus-kee-Guaac,” mean-ing “sunfish.” The community began as a trading post until the first permanent settlers arrived in 1836. A school was established in 1839 and the first post office followed in 1848. The area developed quickly as a sought-after vacation destination with a trolley line operating from Milwaukee to Muskego. By 1925 the Muskego Beach Amusement Park, later known as Dande-Lion Park, was constructed on the shores of Little Muskego Lake, which operated until 1977. Today Muskego is home to approximately 24,135 residents.

NEW BERLINNew Berlin was first settled by Sidney Evans and P.G. Harrington in 1836 and was originally part of Muskego. In 1839 the community was separated from Muskego and recognized as Mentor until 1840 when it was renamed New Berlin by Sidney Evans after his hometown of New Berlin, New York. The area grew steadily and by 1950 its population had reached 5,334. In 1959 New Berlin was incorporated and construction of the New Berlin Industrial Park in 1964 allowed for continued growth. Today New Berlin is home to approximately 39,584 residents.

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Waukesha County Trivia- Caroline Ingalls – mother of Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of Little House on the Prairie series– was born in Brookfield, where Little House in Brookfield takes place.

- New Berlin’s Coffee Street began as a “one track gravel road which passed through a German neigh-borhood and Little Grove School District. Passersby would stop along Coffee Street to sample their neighbor’s coffee bubbling on the back of each home’s big black stove”(www.newberlin.org).

- Brookfield’s Elmbrook Church is the largest church in Wisconsin and one of the hundred largest churches in the United States.

- The first legal forward pass in football history was thrown by a St. Louis University quarterback dur-ing a 1906 game in Waukesha.

- Ajax missiles and nuclear-equipped warheads were stored in Muskego, Lannon, and Waukesha City during the Cold War.

- Delafield has hosted an annual Coon Feed (a dinner with roasted raccoon) for over eighty-five years to raise money for youth programs.

- Lac La Belle settlers have mined copper since prehistoric times.

- Ten Chimneys, the extravagant home of Broadway actors Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne in the 1930’s and 40’s, is located in Genesee and open to the public as a museum and center for theater.

- Wisconsin’s oldest restaurant, The Red Circle Inn, is in Nashotah. The restaurant was founded in 1848 as a rest stop for travelers. In 1889, it was bought by the Pabst Brewing Family and became a high-profile hangout for summering millionaires.

- Waukesha is nicknamed “Spring City” and “Saratoga of the West” high-quality water, which was famous for being especially delicious and clean. Richard W. Sears, founder of Sears and Roebuck, is said to have moved to Waukesha for its water’s health benefits.

- New Berlin is named after New Berlin, New York.

- Mukwonago means “bear’s den” in Potawatomi, named for the Bear Clan tribal seat.

- Waukesha is named after the Potawatomi leader Waut-sha, described as “tall and athletic, proud in his bearing, dignified and friendly” by Morris D. Cutler, the town’s first European settler.

- Muskego gets its name from the Potawatomi word for sunfish, “muskeeguac.”

- Delafield’s previous names were Hayopolis and Nemahbin. In 1843, the town was named after an early settler, Charles Delafield.

• Know where you can take shelter in seconds. • Have a place, everyone knows, to go to after the storm has passed. • Flying Debris is the biggest danger during a tornado. Your shelter space should have mattresses or thick blankets around, to protect yourselves. • Do Not opeN YouR WiNDoWS to try & “equalize the pressure.” this only makes it easier for debris to injure you. • Also, StAY AWAY FRom WiNDoWS!

• Constant rotation of the clouds base. • Flying/Rotating Debris under the cloud. tornados Don’t Always have a visible funnel. • Heavy Rain or Hail followed by either by an eerie Calm in the storm or Rapid wind changes & shifts. • Listen for loud, continuous rumbling with no breaks in it like thunder.

Precautions:

Things to Look and Listen For:

Lightning Distance TrackerYou can figure out how far away the lightning is from you like this...Count the seconds inbetween the flash of lightning & the crack of thunder. Divide the number of sec-onds by 5 & you have your distance in miles.

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5 seconds1.08 miles

20 seconds4.35 miles

60 seconds13.06 miles

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Tornado Safety


MENOMONEE PARK | W220 N7884 Townline Rd. | Menomonee Falls | 470 Acres

MINOOKA PARK | 1927 E Sunset Dr. | Waukesha | 580 Acres

MUKWONAGO PARK | W325 S9945 Beulah Rd. | Mukwonago | 335 Acres

MUSKEGO PARK | S83 W20370 Janesville Rd. | Muskego | 193 Acres

NAGA-WAUKEE PARK | 651 Hwy. 83 | Hartland | 414 Acres

NASHOTAH PARK | W330 N5113 Co. Rd. C | Nashotah | 444 Acres

RETZER NATURE CENTER | S14 W28167 Madison St. | Waukesha | 335 Acres


Parks & Recreation

WAUKESHA COUNTY PARKS DEPARTMENT515 W Moreland Blvd. | Waukesha | (262) 548-7790 | Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8AM to 4:30PM

PARK ENTRANCE FEESWeekdays: $4.00 per day (Car) | $22.00 per day (Bus)

ANNUAL STICKERSResident: $30.00 per car | $15.00 for second vehicle*Resident Senior Citizen**: $15.00 per car | $10.00 for second vehicle*Non-Resident: $40.00 per car | $20.00 for second vehicle*

PARK RULES• All vehicles require a daily entrance fee or annual sticker and must park in designated lots.• All dogs must be leashed with a maximum of a 6 ft. length leash.• Fires are only permitted in designated burning locations.• Hunting, shooting and trapping are prohibited in all Waukesha County parks.• Alcohol is prohibited unless a picnic permit for beer is acquired.• Camping is allowed in designated areas by permit only.• Horseback riding is allowed only on bridle paths. • Boat launching is permitted only in designated locations.• Additional rules and regulations apply for swimming beaches, campgrounds and picnic areas.***

Park hours are from sunrise to 10PM, year-round. Daily entrance fees or an annual sticker are required for all vehicles entering parks. Reservations for picnic shelters, beach houses, recreation centers and lodges can be made by calling (262) 548-7801. All reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Reservation fees must be paid in advance and are non-refundable if cancellation date is within 17 days of reservation date. Special events for fundraisers, workshops, day camps and competitive events are welcomed with a special use permit. Additional fees for group camping, family camping, lake access, picnic shelters, beach houses and recreation centers may be required.***

*Proof of residency is required, 2 vehicle limit per household. Restrictions may apply.**Proof of age and residency is required for ages 60 and older, 2 vehicle limit per household. Restrictions may apply.***Contact the park office for more information by calling: (262) 548-7790.

FOX BROOK PARK | 2925 N Barker Rd. |Brookfield | 223 Acres

FOX RIVER PARK | W264 S4500 River Rd. | Waukesha | 257 Acres

KETTLE MORAINE STATE FOREST - LAPHAM PEAK | W329 N846 Co. Rd. C |

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All hunters should consider taking an advanced hunter education class to learn the latest hunting techniques along with tips on coming home alive.

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Get a detailed map of the area you are hunting, review it before you leave, and carry it with you in the field.Carry a compass and know how to use it. Decide ahead of time the direction to head for if you get lost or disoriented.Weather can change quickly, so hunters should carry a simple survival kit and be prepared for an unexpected overnight stay in the field. The survival kit should contain a rope, a knife, water, waterproof matches, an emergency shelter, and first aid sup-plies.If you are on the water, make sure to wear a personal flotation device (life preserver). Know your hunting partners’ physical and emotion-al limitations, as well as your own, and don’t push your partners or yourself beyond those limits.


Hunting Safety


Hunting SeasonsDEERArchery & Crossbow | Sept. 12 - Jan. 3, 2016Youth Deer Hunt | Oct. 10 & 11Gun Deer Hunt for Hunters with Disabilities |Oct. 3 - 11Gun |Nov. 21 - 29Muzzleloader | Nov. 30 - Dec. 9Central Forest and Central Farmland Antlerless Hunt | Dec. 10 - 13Southern Farmland Holiday Hunt | Dec. 24 - Jan. 1, 2016

GAME BIRDSPheasant | Oct. 17 (noon) - Dec. 31Bobwhite Quail | Oct. 17 (noon) - Dec. 9Ruffed GrouseZone A | Sept. 12 - Jan. 31, 2016Zone B | Oct. 17 - Dec. 8Sharp-tailed Grouse | Season is under review.Visit dnr.wi.gov for updates.Hungarian Partridge | Oct. 17 (noon) - Dec. 31* Closed in Clark, Marathon, and Taylor countiesCrow | Jan. 24 - Mar. 20 & Sept. 12 - Nov. 19

MIGRATORY BIRDSEarly Canada Goose |Sept. 1 - 15Early Teal Season | Sept. 1 - 7Regular Duck and GooseDates will be established in mid AugustWoodcock | Sept. 19 - Nov. 2Mourning Dove | Sept. 1 - Nov. 29

FURBEARERSCoyote Hunting | Continuous open seasonTrapping | Oct. 17 - Feb. 15, 2016Beaver Trapping OnlyZone A (Northwest) | Nov. 7 - Apr. 30, 2016Zone B (Northeast) | Nov. 7 - Apr. 30, 2016Zone C (South) | Nov. 7 - Mar. 31, 2016Zone D (Mississippi River) |Day after duck season closes to Mar. 15, 2016Mink and Muskrat Trapping Only | Oct. 24 - Mar. 6, 2016Fox (Red and Gray) Hunting and Trapping | Oct. 17 - Feb. 15, 2016Bobcat Hunting and Trapping - Permits requiredPeriod 1 | Oct. 17 - Dec. 25Period 2 | Dec. 26 - Jan. 31, 2016Fisher | Trapping Only - Permits requiredVarious zones | Oct. 17 - Dec. 31Otter | Trapping Only - Permits requiredNorth Zone | Nov. 7 - Apr. 30, 2016Central Zone | Nov. 7 - Mar. 31, 2016South Zone | Nov. 7 - Mar. 31, 2016Raccoon | Hunting and Trapping

FURBEARERS (Cont)Resident | Oct. 17 - Feb. 15, 2016Non-resident | Oct.31 - Feb. 15, 2016

TURKEYYouth Turkey Hunt | Apr. 11 - 12SpringPeriod A | Apr. 15 - 21Period B | Apr. 22 - 28Period C | Apr. 29 - May 5Period D | May 6 - 12Period E | May 13 - 19Period F | May 20 - 26Fall | Sept. 12 - Nov. 19Zones 1-5 | Nov. 30 - Dec. 31

BEARZone C where dogs are not permitted: | Sept. 9 - Oct. 13with aid of baitwith all other legal methods not using dogsAll other zones where dogs are permitted: | Sept. 9 - 15with aid of dogs only | Sept. 16 - Oct. 6with aid of dogswith aid of baitwith all other legal methods | Oct. 7 - 13with aid of baitwith all other legal methods not using dogs

WOLFHunting and Trapping | Oct. 15 - Feb. 29, 2016*Huting with the aid of dogs used for tracking and trailing | Nov. 30-Feb. 29, 2016** Season may close early if quota is likely to be reached. See2015 Wolf Regulations for more information.

SMALL GAMECottontail RabbitNorthern Zone | Sept. 12 - Feb. 29, 2016Southern Zone | Oct. 17 (noon) - Feb. 29, 2016Squirrels (Gray and Fox) | Sept. 12 - Jan. 31, 2016

PROTECTED SPECIESHunting protected species, such as badger, woodchuck, jackrabbit, moose, and flying squirrel, is prohibited.See 2015 Small Game Regulations for more details.

*Please contact your local DNR office for specific hunting and trapping zone regulations. For general information on firearm safety training call: 1 (888) 936-7463.

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Fishing SeasonsEarly inland troutMarch 7 (5 a.m.) to April 26

General inland troutMay 2 (5 a.m.) to Sept. 30

General inland fishingMay 2 to March 6, 2016

Largemouth bass northern zoneMay 2 to March 6, 2016

Smallmouth bass northern zonecatch and releaseMay 2 to June 19

Smallmouth bass northern zone harvestJune 20 to March 6, 2016

Large and smallmouth bass southern zoneMay 2 to March 6, 2016

Musky - northern zoneMay 23 to Nov. 30

Musky - southern zoneMay 2 to Dec. 31

Northern pikeMay 2 to March 6, 2016

WalleyeMay 2 to March 6, 2016

Lake sturgeonSept. 5 to Sept. 30 (hook-and-line)

Free fishing weekendsJanuary 17-18, 2015 (winter)June 6-7, 2015 (winter)January 16-17, 2016 (winter)

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Follow these guidelines to help prevent andprepare for capsizing, swamping, or someonefalling overboard.• make sure that you and your passengers are wearing life-jackets while the boat is moving. • Attach the ignition safety lanyard to your wrist, clothes, or life jacket. • Don’t allow anyone to sit on the gun wale, bow, seat backs, motor cover, or areas not designed for seating. Also, don’t let anyone sit on pedestal seats when craft is not in idle. • Don’t overload your boat. Balance the load of passengers and gear stored on-board. • Keep your center of gravity low by not allowing people to stand up or move around while craft is in motion. • in small boats, don’t allow anyone to lean beyond the gun-wale. • turn boat at slow rates of speed. • Secure the anchor line to the bow, never to the stern. • Don’t risk operating water craft in rough conditions or bad weather.

(other than a personal Watercraft)• For engines 25 horsepower or less:- those under age 12 may operate withoutrestrictions.

• For engines over 25 horsepower through 75horsepower:- those under age 12 must have someone 21 years of age or older on board within reach of the controls.

• For engines over 75 horsepower:- No children under age 12 may operate, even with an adult on board. - other restrictions apply to boat operators 12 to 17 years old:- operators from 12 to 17 years of age may operate engines of 25 horsepower or lower with no restrictions.

• For engines over 25 horsepower:- operators 12 to 17 years of age must have: A watercraft operator’s permit, or someone age 21 years or older old on board within reach of the controls.

Operating Watercraft

Who May Operate a Motorboat


Boating Safety


• at least one Coast Guard Approved type 1, 2, 3 or 5 flotation de-vice that is the proper size for each person on board or being towed.

• All devices must be in good condition and easily accessible.

• Children under age 10 must wear a device when on board a boat that is underway unless: in an enclosed cabin or below deck or on an anchored boat that is being used for swimming or diving or passenger craft with a licensed captain.

• Along with the above at least one approved type 4 must be on board boats 16 ft. or longer (except canoes and kayaks) and immedi-ately available.

• A Coast Guard approved type 5 device may be substituted for any other Coast Guard approved device if it meets the same require-ments and is noted on the label.

• Anyone riding a jet ski or other personal Water Craft must wear an approved -non inflating flotation device, as well as anyone being towed by a water craft.

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Read theowner’s manualand know your vehicle thoroughly. • Check your vehicle before you ride. • Wear protective equipment and clothing. • Don’t lend your vehicle to unskilled riders. • Supervise young or inexperienced riders. • Never carry a passenger on vehicles meant for one rider. • Do not operate under the influence of drugs or alcohol. • Drive at speeds that are appropriate to trail conditions. • Stay to the right on trails. • Stay away from thin ice, open water and wetlands • Know the weather forecast. • Make sure headlights and taillights work properly. • Maintain safe distances between other riders. • Re-duce your speed when riding at night. • Yield to other motor vehicles and trail users. • Young or beginning riders are encouraged to take a safety training course.

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AtV Safety

• Always wear a properly fitting bike helmet as most serious injuries are to the head. • Be sure your handlebars, seat and wheels fit snugly. • Keep your bike in good shape by checking and oiling your chain, making sure your brakes work properly and maintaining your tire pressure. • Always ride with both hands on the handlebars except when do-ing turn signals. • When leaving a driveway, curb or alleyway always stop and check for traffic in both directions. • Cross only at in-tersections. • Use the crosswalk to walk your bike across busy intersections and follow the traffic signals. • Never ride against traf-fic. Travel in the same direction as the cars. • Whenever you can, use bike routes and avoid busy streets. • Don’t ride near parked cars as doors can open and cause accidents. • Obey all traffic signs and traffic lights. • When biking with friends, ride in a single file. • Always pass other bikers or pedestrians on the left and say “On your left!” to make your presence known. • Always use bicycle hand signals to alert traf-fic of your changing direction.

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Bicycle Safety

• Do not consume alcohol or take drugs prior to or during your snowmobile trip. Doing so increases your chances of injury or death.• Slow down and don’t cut to the inside of the trail corners. It’s dangerous and il-legal. • If you snowmobile at night, don’t override your lights. • Always use the buddy system. Never ride off alone. • Drowning is one of the causes of many snow-mobile fatalities. Whenever possible, avoid the ice. • Wear sensible, protective clothing designed for oper-ating a snowmobile. • Use a full size helmet, goggles, or visor to prevent injuries from twigs, stones, ice chips and other debris. • Avoid wearing long scarves. They may get caught in moving parts of the snowmo-bile. • Know the terrain you are going to ride. If un-familiar to you, ask someone who has traveled over it before. • Know the weather forecast, especially the ice and snow conditions. • Be sure your snowmobile is in top-notch mechanical condition throughout the months of use. • Familiarize yourself with the snow-mobile you are driving. Thoroughly read the manual that accompanies the snowmobile. • Do not pursue domestic or wild animals. That is not the conduct of a sportsman. Report such violations to the nearest law enforcement officer.

SlowDown!Snowmobilingis fun. Going to the hospital isn’t.

Please respect private property and no trespassing signs. Stay on trails.Exercise extreme caution on all lakes and streams. Obey

all state and local laws and ordinances. Do not operate snowmobiles/ATV’s on county roads or state highways.


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Kids Section



Safety tipsPARENTS:• Teach your kids that an emergency is when you need help from a doctor, a police officer or a firefighter.

• Designate a safe place by your house that a child can go to if they need help right away.

• Have your kids memorize your address and phone numbers. They should also know your full name and where you work.

KIDS:FIRE SAFETY• If you or someone else is on fire - remember to STOP, DROP and ROLL. Wrap a blanket on the person to help put out the fire.

• If there is a fire, leave the house as fast as you can! Crawl on the floor to avoid smoke and if the door is hot, don’t open it - find another way out.

• Learn all the fire exits in your house. Assign a safe place outside for everyone to meet in case of a fire emergency.

HOME ALONE• Never tell anyone that you are home alone.

• If someone calls and asks for your mom and dad, tell them “They cannot come to the phone right now, can you please call back later?”

• Do not answer the door, unless it is someone that you know your parents have okay‘d them to come over.


FIRST AID FOR INSECT BITES/ANAPHYLAXIS & POISON SAFETYINSECT BITES/ANAPHYLAXISAnaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction from insect bites (latex, food and drug al-lergies can also cause Anaphylaxis). Typical symptoms include hives, the swelling of lips or eyes, swollen throat, drop in blood pressure, light headedness, confusion, nausea or diarrhea. If someone is having an allergic reaction from an insect bite with these symptoms:

POISON PREVENTIONTeach your children about poison and how it can look like a food or drink. They should always ask an adult before eating or drinking anything. Have them learn

the poison control phone number: 1-800-222-1222 and keep it programmed or posted near all your phones. Here are some prevention tips.

Lock up your poisons and medications. Keep them out of the reach of children, lock them up if possible. Make sure your children understand that medicine is not candy.Follow directions carefully. Read your labels. Be sure to use and store all poisons and medications properly according to recommendations.

Keep your pets safe from household chemicals, too. Don’t allow pets near areas that have just been cleaned with chemicals, such as freshly mopped floors or bleached bathtubs and sinks. Clean up any anti-freeze/coolant spills. Pets like the flavor but they can die if they ingest it. Store poisonous foods or plants in areas that your pets cannot access. Call your local emergency veterinary hospital if you believe your pet has been poisoned.


Safety tipsFIRST AID FOR BURNS & CHOKING

BURNSFor minor 1st and 2nd degree burns smaller than 3” in diameter: Cool the Burn. Run cool water over the burned area for 5 minutes, or until the pain diminishes. Never put ice on a burn!

Bandage the burn with sterile gauze: It is important to use loosely wrapped gauze. This will avoid pressure and the bandage pro-tects blisters. NEVER put lotions, vaseline, ointments or butter on burn. Do not break any blis-ters, which can cause infection.

Take Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen or Acetaminophen to relieve pain: Minor burns usually heal with these basic treatments. Be aware for signs of infection which may include: increased pain, redness, fever, swelling or oozing. If symptoms develop, seek medical help. Avoid tanning the burned area for at least a year. Protect the area with sun-screen outdoors. Avoid giving aspirin to children.

For 3rd degree burns/all major burns - DIAL 911DO NOT run cold water over large severe burns - this can cause shock.DO NOT remove burnt clothing.Check for signs of breathing/coughing/movement.If there are no signs of breathing begin CPR.Elevate burned areas above heart level, if possible.Cover the burn(s) with cool, sterile, moist bandages, towels or cloth.

CHOKINGMost people clutch at their throats when choking, an obvious symbol for help. However, if a person isn’t giving that signal, be alert for these indications. Inability to talk, difficulty breath-ing or noisy breathing, inability to cough forcefully, skin/lips/nails turning blue, loss of con-sciousness.

The Red Cross recommends a “five-and-five” method for first aid: First give five blows between the person’s shoulders with the heel of your hand. Second, perform the Heimlich maneuver

(abdominal thrusts) five times. Alternate between five back blows and five abdominal thrusts until the blockage is dislodged.

IN AN EMERGENCY, DIAL 911

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