The U.S. Forest Service National Saw Program Policy requires training and certification for volunteer cooperators who operate a chainsaw to clear and maintain recreational trails on Forest Service lands. Some in the OHV community are concerned that lack of opportunity to achieve certification could be a barrier to performing necessary maintenance.  As a result, NOHVCC is actively seeking ways to work in partnership with the Forest Service to help ensure …

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If you haven’t already – make sure to friend or follow NOHVCC on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!  NOHVCC recently created an Instagram page and changed our Facebook page.  Use the links below to make sure you are up-to-date on all that is going on with NOHVCC! There are lots of great pictures from NOHVCC’s 2018 Annual Conference in Grand Rapids, MI.  Plus, there are updates on NOHVCC’s Great Trails Workshops, …

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Iowa OHV Association Holds “Thank You For Your Service Ride” By Dave Halsey, NOHVCC Contributing Writer What was intended to be a special, one-day event in June called the “Thank You For Your Service Ride,” has turned into so much more. Thirty members from Iowa’s off-highway vehicle (OHV) clubs trailered their multi-passenger recreational off-highway vehicles (commonly referred to as “side-by-sides”) to the Iowa Veterans Home to give 100 veterans and …

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During the week of September 10 – 15 NOHVCC staff members Geoff Chain and Marc Hildesheim, along with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) OHV Subject Matter Expert, Brad Colin, visited five cities in Oregon and Washington. At each city a listening session was held with local OHV enthusiasts to determine what the BLM can do to provide a better OHV recreation experience. These meetings were part of the larger …

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Reminder! 2018 North Idaho College Off-Highway Vehicle Great Trails Workshop The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC) in conjunction with North Idaho College Workforce Training Center, the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation OHV Program, and the Coeur d’Alene River Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forest will be conducting an OHV Great Trails training workshop in October. The 3-day workshop will consist of classroom sessions on October 2 …

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On Saturday, August 18 at its annual Awards Celebration to conclude its Annual Conference, NOHVCC inducted Wayne Daub and Heidi Annau into its Hall of Fame.  NOHVCC’s Hall of Fame induction is reserved for those OHV enthusiasts who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to helping NOHVCC achieve its mission of “creating a positive future for OHV recreation.”   NOHVCC Hall Of Fame Award: Wayne Daub Wayne Daub lives in London, …

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NOHVCC had a great slate of presenters at our Conference this year!  While it is always best to come see them in person, if you had to skip the Conference here is your chance to see what you missed.  Of course, if you were there, here are most of the presentations to augment your notes.  There is a wealth of information below – take a look!  NOTE: The following presentations …

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The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC) recognized 6 individuals and organizations at its Celebration & Awards Dinner held August 18, 2018 during its Annual Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The awards are presented in recognition of outstanding achievements that have advanced the NOHVCC mission: “Creating a Positive Future for OHV Recreation.” NOHVCC also inducted two new members into its Hall of Fame who will be recognized in a separate …

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Participants at NOHVCC’s Annual Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan were treated to a presentation on NOHVCC’s new website. Available at www.nohvcc.org, the new website is designed to provide valuable information to OHV enthusiasts who are just beginning to look for ways to get involved and to current OHV leaders, planners and land managers. As ever, NOHVCC’s Partners are key to the organization’s success and can be easily identified on the …

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About 100 ATV, Dirt Bike and ROV enthusiasts participated in NOHVCC’s annual Mobile Workshop in advance of the 2018 NOHVCC Annual Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The day started early in Grand Rapids with participants finalizing registration and boarding a bus from the hotel to the Little Manistee Trail System. Once there, everyone was greeted by the sight of demo trucks and vehicles from Polaris, Honda, Can Am, Yamaha, Mahindra …

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