From the MSA website – (from an article by Jim Duke)

When the first draft of the “revised Handbook” was presented to SAC members, not one deletion that was requested could be found. In fact, not only did the revision look identical to the earlier model, now there were additional objectionable issues to be worked on. After two more trips to Lansing to meet with the DNR players and multiple revisions to the “revised” copy submitted, there still have been very few changes to benefit the sponsors. We seem to be getting nowhere. All in all, it appears that we are very close to seeing groomed trails become a thing of the past.

As this goes to print, the majority of grant sponsors are very dissatisfied with the program in providing adequate compensation in return of labors and sacrifices. Approximately half of the 64 sponsors have expressed intent to refuse signing of the grant contracts. Should this happen, we may be riding on ungroomed trails this season. This will be disastrous to the winter economy for those who so desperately depend on it.For More, Click Here