Protecting the Environment

Minimizing Your Impact on Wildlife

To minimize the impact your OHV may have on wildlife:

• Stay on designated routes.
• Be especially sensitive to animals rearing young or suffering from food shortages.
• Keep your engine quiet to help prevent having a frightened animal jump into your path.
• Use designated stream crossings to avoid harming fish.

Preventing Wildfires

To prevent wildfires, follow these guidelines.

• Understand the travel restrictions, rules, and regulations for the area where you are operating.
• Travel only on approved roads and trails.
• Make sure the vehicle's undercarriage and engine compartment are clear of debris.
• Make sure the catalytic converter and spark arrestor are in good working condition.
• Never park an OHV on dry grass or vegetation. Heat from the metal parts can start a fire.

Crossing Streams

If there is no bridge, take extra precautions when crossing a stream to avoid damaging fragile environments.

• Travel directly across from your point on the trail to the trail on the opposite bank.
• Avoid spinning your tires or losing control of your OHV.

Operating Around Campgrounds

When entering or leaving a campground, push your OHV or ride slowly and directly to and from your campsite.

• Operate your OHV at lower RPMs.
• Follow minimal impact camping practices in the backcountry.