Interesting topic, it's amazing how a tool can be used to our own disadvantage in the wrong persons hands. This I believe is the fate of the ohv's.

Here in Oregon there are designated ohv trails for the off road enthusiast, Yet there are a chosen few who seem to believe that if the capability exsists to go anywhere then no ammount of laws or signs should stop them.

I have seen ohv tracks in the wilderness areas here. Supposedly there are no motorized vehicles allowed in wilderness areas, the forest service isn't even allowed to use chainsaws to clear trails it must be done by hand.

Legally in this state even on gravel roads on publis lands it is possible for law enforcement to require ohv's to meet vehicle requirements. (liscensed vehicle, rider endorsements, etc..)

On a personal note I have no problems with them if they are used in an ethical manner. I dont use one for hunting purposes but i have friends that will use theirs for packing out meat if it can be done with little or no damage to the terrain.

As an end note I believe that the few will ruin it for the many and eventually ohv use on public land other than designated areas will be banned.

Rogue