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Feds Rule Winter OHRV Use of Rail Trails Not Permitted
03/03/08

( Concord , NH ) The Division of Parks and Recreation, Bureau of Trails announces that due to a ruling from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), winter use by wheeled Off Highway Recreational Vehicles (OHRV) on the following State owned recreational rail trails is now prohibited effective immediately:

· Conway Branch (Ossipee-Conway)

· Northern (Boscawen-Lebanon)

· Farmington (Farmington-Rochester)

· Cheshire (North Walpole-Fitzwilliam)

· Ashuelot (Keene-Winchester)

· Fort Hill ( Hinsdale )

· Monadnock (Jaffrey-MA state line)

· Manchester/Lawrence (Salem-Windham)

The recreational management practice allowing wheeled OHRV on these trails in the winter came into question following legislative changes in 2006. DRED asked the FHWA for clarification on the appropriate use related to the federal funds used to purchase these corridors. The State requested a waiver citing current use. The FHWA responded that this use is not consistent with the intent of these purchases. The Bureau of Trails intends to comply with the FHWA immediately and will be posting new signs indicating the revised designated use over the next week. All local law enforcement agencies will be notified of this change.

The Bureau of Trails is a part of the NH Division of Parks & Recreation. The Division manages 70 state parks, thousands of miles of trails, campgrounds, historic sites and natural waysides and is part of the Department of Resources and Economic Development. For more information about trails in NH state parks, please call 603/271-3254 or visit our website at www.nhtrails.org

Polaris Continues to Raise the Bar with

T.R.A.I.L.S. Grant Program

11-16-07

$591,657 Given to Local, State & National ATV Organizations

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New Durham Valley ATV Club Member

11-04-07

Marguerite Gouriard presents $1840 raised during the NDVATV Halloween Ride and Children's Cancer Benefit to Childhood Cancer Lifeline of NH representative Maureen and son, Dane, while NDVATV Trail Administrator and NHOHVA Safety Committee member Jack Wheeler overlooks.

Marguerite, a club member and she her self is battling cancer, presenting check from new Durham cancer ride held in New Durham Oct. 28 to Childhood Cancer Lifeline president for 1840.00 and her son also battling cancer. this was present at the Rockingham snow/atv show this weekend.

NDVATV Food Pantry Ride News Release

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John Mercier/Article on NHOHVA for ATVSource.com

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MVTR and friends complete flood damage repairs
We've all heard about spring trail damage and the great crew of volunteers that go above and beyond to restore and maintain so many miles of trails.
Check out these pictures for a great example.
Thanks to the MVTR and their many volunteers for getting the Hopkinton-Everett trail system back in shape.

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Children’s Miracle Network Event that had been planned for October 13th, Has Been Cancelled!! NHOHVA is actively gathering information on this decision – updates to come.

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September 11th NH Statewide Trails Advisory Committee
by John Edward Mercier

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NHOHVA Protects Rider’s Wallets 3/29/07

On a 2-18 vote, the House Ways & Means Committee Thursday refused to accept an amendment to a bill which would have added a $20 surcharge to ATV, trail bike and snowmobile registrations. The Committee also turned down a $10 proposal on a 5-15 vote.

Late last week we learned of a proposal to add this surcharge. The amendment was proposed to HB 576, which would increase fish and game nonresident license or permit fees for moose and turkey hunting. The surcharge would have gone to the Fish & Game Department’s General Fund, not to OHRV enforcement or trails. This was a “non-germane” amendment, meaning its subject was not the subject of the original bill, therefore under House rules the Committee was required to conduct a public hearing on the amendment itself, which was scheduled for the morning of Monday, March 26.

Word went out to the NHOHVA legislative committee and the response was terrific. About a dozen NHOHVA members turned out for the hearing and several dozens of emails and letters were sent to the Committee in opposition. Some testified that they would not register in NH but would register in Maine, where registration would be cheaper than NH and which has multiple time the amount of trails.

The Ways & Means Committee was told by NHOHVA lobbyist Curtis Barry of the Dupont Group that the proposal would be a 50% increase for trail bike and 40% for ATV registrations, which is a jump that will not be tolerated by riders after a significant increase in registrations just a few years ago. NHOHVA agreed with previous testimony from NHSA that riders, both from NH and elsewhere, would simply ride in Maine. NHOHVA also told the Committee that reciprocity with Vermont may be costing NH money in registrations from Vermont residents, and that should be repealed. Major Acerno from the Fish and Game Department told the Committee they would be addressing that in rules later in the year. DRED’s testimony, coming from Bureau Chief Chris Gamache, was that they feared the bill would actually cause a decrease in registrations.

Thanks to all who were able to come to the hearing for support of our position and all those who wrote emails and letters. Support from the grass-roots is effective, and this proved it. It was apparent during the discussion just prior to the vote that the Committee mostly was convinced that many residents would simply ride in Maine and not register in NH.

New Vice President Elected 3/26/07
A new Vice President has been elected. Please welcome Larry Anderson from Allenstown NH. Larry was elected at the annual meeting and will begin his term on July 1st.

Adventure Trail Online Game - 1/28/07
You've seen the adventure trail posters at the NHOHVA Safety Trailer all throughout the state. Now play the online game on our website. A special thanks to our friends at NOHVCC for making this possible. Access the game through the safety portion of the website or click here.

Berlin ATV Park Draft Master plan Released 12/9/06
Here are some of the highlights

	136 miles of trail and we are not excluded from any
	20% beginners trails,70% intermediate and 10% advanced.
	Trails to be built over a 2 year period, 5 year plan for complete amenities
	200 Site Campground
	Safety Training Area
	4.5 mile 4x4 Truck Area
	Gravel play pits
	General Store
	ATV Wash
	nominal access fee for all users
	much more

To entire plan is posted here on the Trails Bureau website.

The state is currently accepting comments on the plan and a final copy will be released 1/15/06. NHOHVA board members will be discussing the plan shortly.

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New Durham Valley ATV Club
Club Rides and others of interest 2008

Discover Wild New Hampshire Day Saturday April 26th, 10:00 Am - 3:00 Pm

2008
NEW HAMPSHIRE OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE
ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL MEETING
& TRAIL RIDE May 31, 2008 Trail Ride

June 1, 2008 NHOHVA Annual Meeting & ride