St. Lawrence County could see an influx of out-of-area snowmobilers next month to take advantage of chance to sled through the North Country without state fees.

A free snowmobiling weekend is set in communities across New York on March 7 and 8 for all out-of-state and Canadian snowmobilers. Registration fees will be waived for properly registered and insured out-of-state snowmobiling enthusiasts wishing to explore New York’s 10,400 miles of trails.

Out-of-state and Canadian snowmobilers are usualy required to register their snowmobiles with the state before hitting New York’s trails, stretching from the Hudson Valley to the North Country to Western New York. Snowmobile registration in the state costs $100, but is decreased to $45 if registered through a local snowmobile club.

This fee will be waived for out-of-state and Canadian snowmobilers during the promotional March 7-8 weekend provided they are properly registered and insured in another state or Canada.

The state’s snowmobiling activities have a total economic impact of $868 million a year, according to a 2011 study by the State University at Potsdam.

For information on snowmobiling, including online registration for out-of-state snowmobilers, during non-promotional times, visit http://dmv.ny.gov/registration/register-snowmobile.