Does your state or region have an association that represents your OHV interests state-wide?  If you do, is it still effective or does it need to be revitalized?  States that have significant OHV interest or activity will benefit from having a state or regional association to represent their interests in dealing with entities like government, land managers, or other recreation groups. Local clubs often have a close association with a …

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Originally Published by Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, December 19, 2023 Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 2 PM EST Zoom Registration Link After three years of research of communities around the United States, the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable is pleased to unveil the second edition of its widely-acclaimed rural economic development toolkit, designed to help communities build better outdoor recreation economies. This toolkit was developed in close partnership with the Oregon State University Center for the …

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Sometimes motorized recreation is not well received by officials and other groups.  In many cases it is because some people haven’t had much exposure to it.  A lack of knowledge or familiarity with motorized recreation, or a particular type of it, can leave some people imagining the worst which often leads to opposition. I’ve experienced this phenomenon myself as an advocate for motorized recreation.  Sometimes it involved work with councils …

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The NOHVCC Staff and Board of Directors wish to extend warm holiday wishes to our many friends and partners around the world. We hope that you enjoy some quality time with your family and friends. If you are gifting or receiving a new off-highway vehicle make sure that all riders have access to proper safety gear including helmets, gloves, goggles, boots, long pants, and long sleeved shirts before riding. Make …

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To further a positive future for off-highway vehicle recreation, advocates must keep a careful watch for developments that might detract from our opportunities. Several organizations carefully monitor developments at the national level. It is equally important to monitor developments at the state and local level. As advocates, we need to know what is in the works so we can respond to it to protect and further our interests. At the …

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At the 2023 NOHVCC Annual Conference in Midway, UT, the NOHVCC Staff and Board of Directors were determined to make their programming more interactive. The NOHVCC annual conference attracts not only some of the premier subject matter experts in the OHV industry, but also the NOHVCC State Partners who have years of invaluable experience and knowledge. It only made sense to try and capture this expertise, experience, and knowledge to …

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American Trails is pleased to continue the Trails Capacity Grant Program. This program is targeted for projects on all federal public lands, as well as state, local, and private lands accessible to the public. Project applicants may include nonprofit organizations, businesses, or agencies at the state or local level. American Trails is administering this grant program, and is soliciting applications for funding, with awards between $5K and $10K per project. Deadline …

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***This information is being shared from the Motorcycle Industry Council email on November 29, 2023 **** Powersports remains a high-ranking component of the American outdoor recreation business, which generated more than $1 trillion in economic output, provided nearly five million jobs, and grew by nearly 5 percent according to the latest figures from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce. A recent Outdoor Recreation Roundtable …

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Clubs and associations are key to building and sustaining a positive future for OHV recreation.  Thankfully there are many active and effective organizations that are working hard to support existing programs, develop new opportunities, and address legislative and other regulatory issues.  Some organizations are very effective and well developed.  Some others, less so. Part of NOHVCCs mission is to help establish new OHV clubs and state associations where they don’t …

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National Day of Giving takes place on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, which occurs every fourth Friday of November. This year, it takes place on November 28. The National Day of Giving, also known as Giving Tuesday or Global Day of Giving follows three major shopping days: Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. It is created to unleash the power of radical generosity by giving to those in need or charities. …

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