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Vol. 1, Issue 5

Wednesday, October 1,  2003

 

NOHVCC REPS HIT THE AIRWAVES TO GET THE MESSAGE OUT

Listeners in Vermont and Alabama become better informed on OHV issues

         NOHVCC reps Todd Sheinfeld and Glenn Myers recently utilized talk radio shows to lay out their plans and voice their concerns regarding OHV issues in their states. In Todd's case, it also meant defending our sport from some crazy allegations from a caller...  Read more>>

 

NEW YORK'S TRAILPASS SYSTEM IS ALL ABOUT PRIVATE LAND

State won't provide public lands for trails...at least not yet

        The state of New York has one of the highest populations of OHV riders in the country, but very little public land on which to ride. In response, several OHV groups put together an impressive system of trails on private land, all of which can be accessed with a single TrailPass... Read more>>

 

NEVADA'S SAND MOUNTAIN TRAILS GET SLASHED
OHV groups try to work with BLM in an attempt to protect habitat and keep trails open

      Fear of litigation from environmental groups shouldn't be a reason for closing trails, argues a group of OHV enthusiasts in Nevada... Read more>>

 

FOREST SERVICE URGED TO USE MORE $ FOR TRAIL MAINTENANCE 

Most of our entrance fees go towards operations and services rather than much-needed trail work
        The AMA testifies before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health regarding the use of fees from the new Recreation Fee Demonstration program... Read more>>

 

PARTNER PROFILE: JOHN PARRINELLO (aka J.P.)

New Jersey's Voice of Reason

        ATV and 4-wheel drive enthusiast John Parrinello takes the lead in Jersey by organizing a state OHV group and battling with the state legislature...  Read more>>

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

NOHVCC ANNUAL CONFERENCE PORTLAND, OR

MARCH 10-14 2004

 


 

WELCOME ABOARD

Please add to your NOHVCC directory:

 

South Dakota State Representative

Tom Willems, 605-673-4231

Ramcwest@gwtc.net

 

Florida Alternate Representative

Wayne Briske, 850-476-7308

wbblue272@cs.com


OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS

Louie Shuler    10/8

Steve Casper       10/14

Todd Sheinfeld   10/16


 

ATTENTION MEDIA

All publications, club newsletters and internet sites are free to publish any of the content found in this issue of  NOHVCC News as well any of the previously written material which is available at www.nohvcc.org

We also offer full feature articles on a variety of off-highway topics. For more info, contact the

NOHVCC News Editor at stevecasper@msn.com

 

Thanks! Media who have supported NOHVCC recently.

Magazines: Dirt Wheels, ATV Action, Dirt Rider, ATV Rider, DualSport,  Honda Red Rider, REV, 4x4 & Off-Road, BlueRibbon, National Turkey Federation, All-Terrain Vehicle, Dirt Bike, DualSportNews

Web sites: Speed TV, ATV Connection, ATV Source, Dirt Rider, ATV News.com, Ehlert Powersports, Pennsylvania OHV

Television: ATV Magazine Television

Newsletters: Cycle Conservation Club of Michigan

 

If your media outlet has helped us out but is not listed, give the NOHVCC News editor a holler!

 

 
Triva Question

At the NOHVCC Annual Conference in North Carolina last March, the attendees were asked what the number one obstacle was to saving and opening riding areas. What was that obstacle?

(see answer below)

 

Photo of The Week
Exploring the hinterlands of America is one of the best things about OHV recreation. Here a group of NOHVCC partners explore an abandoned one-room schoolhouse in Montana during a big dual-sport ride.
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If you have a story idea for NOHVCC News, contact the Editor at        stevecasper@msn.com

 

Triva Answer
 Sound! Noisy machines were noted as the biggest obstacle regarding OHV land use today. NOHVCC has recently joined with other industry and OHV advocate groups in addressing this serious issue.
 

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Sept/23/03

 

Sept/17/03

 

Sept/10/03

 

Aug/21/03


 

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