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Old 01-19-2004 | 04:11 PM
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Default RE: OHV's priveledges in trouble?

I agree that something needs to be done about OHV use. I currently do not own one, but know of many people that do. At least here in Nevada, OHV use gets abused way too much. I have had hunts ruined because people just take off and don't care about where other people are at or what they are doing. I have also found tracks in areas only a couple hundred yards from the road. Its pointless to do that if you ask me. I know who the people were that did that also. This was in an area along an aspen patch that was only a few hundred yards long. Someone could have easily used their eyes or feet to hunt this area rather than cover every square inch of land with a 4-wheeler. They are tearing up the terrain, and causing problems by moving deer (and other animals) out of areas. I do agree that OHVs could be used to retrieve game, but other than that, should be required to stick to main trails, etc. Also, drivers should be required to go through a class and have an OHV license, because unfortunately, there are people out there who do not care and also a lot of young people, (<18) who don't care and tear up the land also, as well as parents who let their younger kids just do what they want to do on 4-wheelers, ruining other peoples' experiences who do not have OHVs or choose to walk over that ridge rather than ride their own 4 wheeler. You may think that I am older person, but I am only 20 years old, and would not feel this way if I didn't know how bad the OHV situation is getting out of hand. I don't think it is too much to ask for people to keep OHVs on roads and trails and walk to areas that are less accessible. The areas would stay much more pristine, and would make sure that people can't drive through, bedding areas, springs, and other critical habitat for wildlife (which I have seen).
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