Riding snowmobiles and other off-highway vehicles on unharvested crops is not a good idea.
Neil Blue, Alberta Agriculture’s crop market analyst, says it can damage the crops as well as the vehicles.
“Because of poor conditions last fall, there are a lot of unharvested crops still in the fields,” Blue said in a Jan. 30 news release.
“It’s important that quad and snowmobile operators stay clear of these.”
Blue said vehicles can damage the crop, but the crop can also damage the vehicles and endanger the riders.
“Not only is it a significant safety issue, it’s also a question of respect. You should always ask permission or else stick to riding on designated snowmobile or quad trails.”
