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Yellowstone announces lottery for 2026-2027 Non-Commercially Guided Snowmobile Access Program

July 21, 2026 · Source: National Park Service

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Beginning Saturday, Aug. 1, people may apply to the 2026-2027 winter lottery for permits to snowmobile in Yellowstone National Park without a commercial guide.

Read the official NPS source

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