The Colorado Off-Highway Vehicle Coalition (COHVCO), in conjunction with National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC), Colorado State Parks and Wildlife (CPW), the US Forest Service (USFS), and the US Bureau of Land Management (BLM), hosted a training and workshop in Montrose, Colorado September 23-25.  Participants included representatives from COHVCO, enthusiasts, CPW, BLM, USFS, and Colorado OHV Trail Crew personnel. This series of events was made possible by a grant from …

The Utah Department of Natural Resources is seeking a Division of Outdoor Recreation Director.  Some info from UT DNR is below.   Job Description This is an executive level job which exercises considerable discretion and judgment in providing direction and leadership to the Division of Outdoor Recreation statewide programs including acquisition, planning, protection, development, operation, use and maintenance of state recreation programs and facilities. The incumbent in this job reports to …

Anyone in the NOHVCC community understands just how important the Ehnes family has been to our organization and off-highway vehicle recreation generally.  Russ Ehnes served as Executive Director of NOHVCC for nearly 20 years and his mother, Mona, served as Executive Assistant.  Russ’ father, Vic, a long-time motorcycle enthusiast, was ever present during their tenure and was vitally important to the growth and success of NOHVCC.  Unfortunately, Russ announced the …

2022 NOHVCC Annual Conference participants will know that Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI) served as title sponsor of this year’s Mobile Workshop held outside of Knoxville, TN.  Now, your organization has an opportunity to avail itself of grant funding for critical OHV education and projects.  OAI operates on a quarterly schedule and is currently accepting applications for its latest round of awards.  Submission deadline is December 15, 2022. From the …

NOHVCC has touted the successes of the Post Wildfire OHV Recovery Alliance a few times in this space.  To learn more read: Post Wildfire OHV Recovery Alliance (PWORA) Hosts First Ever Recovery Event! and: Post Wildfire OHV Recovery Alliance Continues Great Work – Update On PWORA Activities Now PWORA is seeking a President – please see the full press release from PWORA below: The Post Wildfire OHV Recovery Alliance (PWORA) is …

This article is the second in a series designed to ensure that the recently completed 2022 NOHVCC Annual Conference in Knoxville, Tennessee has a lasting impact.  NOHVCC Conferences bring together the best and brightest in the OHV community to network and learn from one another and from the talented presenters and panelists that share their knowledge.  Engaged participants can bring back their new “tools” and share them with others to …

The 2022 NOHVCC Annual Conference and Mobile Workshop in Knoxville, Tennessee last week (August 18-20) offered many a first chance in quite a while to get together in person to collaborate and strategize on how best to implement ideas and to overcome hurdles related to OHV recreation.  As usual, the invited presenters, panelists and guests did a great job of teeing up issues and sharing best practices.  Just as much, …

After a long few years without an in-person Conference or Mobile Workshop, NOHVCC staff has arrived in Knoxville, TN and the Board of Directors are enroute.  We have put together a great few days featuring special guest presentations, panel discussions, opportunities for group discussions and a visit to Windrock Park for the NOHVCC Mobile Workshop Presented by Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (read more). Those who are participating in the Workshop …

Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI) has agreed to serve as title sponsor of NOHVCC’s Mobile Workshop at Windrock Park near Knoxville, Tennessee on August 18.  Grant funding from OAI will offset much of the cost of providing the Workshop, and the official title of the event will be NOHVCC Mobile Workshop Presented by Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative.  Workshop attendees will be OHV enthusiasts, industry professionals, and land managers who will …

The NOHVCC Annual Conference and Mobile Workshop in Knoxville, Tennessee is August 18-20, 2022.  If you haven’t registered already – click here. Once again, NOHVCC will host a speed raffle at our Saturday night Banquet and Awards Ceremony at our Annual Conference. Our last raffle in Reno was a huge success and your generosity helped to offset the costs of the Conference. If you have items that you can donate …