NHOHVA
Fighting for Your Right to Ride!
Think Your Right to Ride is Safe?  Think Again!
In This Issue:
Threats Around The Country
On the NHOHVA Docket
NHOHVA is Fighting for YOU!
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Threats Around the Country

 Opposition to our sport is not always easy to identify, and threats to our sport are too numerous to list. But just to name a few, in NHOHVA's opinion the most prevalent threat to our sport right now across the country is excessive noise. And it is a threat that we can all do something to help fight. Some state legislators are considering laws requiring compulsory training for all OHV users. And federally, in an effort to control new vehicle design and performance, some regulations are being considered that could place an unrealistic burden on motorcylce importers. And further pressure to increase ethyl alchohol levels in fuels continues to threaten OHV engines. Also on the federal level is new EPA regulations that effect our ability to modify our bikes and Congressional land designations that effect OHV access.

 

Don't let this trend come to New Hampshire! Your help is needed now more than ever! Join NHOHVA and donate today! Don't let your right to ride pass you by!
 
On the NHOHVA Docket
 

NHOHVA is fighting for your right to ride!  NHOHVA is keeping a vigilant eye out for any potential threats to our sport here in New hampshire and around the country.  Our work is never done and we will never rest!  These are some of the issues NHOHVA is currently working on and where we stand with each issue.

Remember NHOHVA is here working for you and your right to enjoy our sport. Here is the procedural posture of a few of the items on our docket:

  

  • HB1332 - relative to the law enforcement authority of fish and game officers
    • 2/22/2012 - with a vote of 181 to 165 this bill ought to pass
  • HB1337 - relative to the enforcement of violations of fish and game laws and establishing a committee to study the disposition of wildlife confiscated by the fish and game department
    • 2/22/2012 - this bill has been deemed inexpedient to legislate and put on hold
  • HB1442 - relative to motorcycle noise emissions regulation
    • 2/22/2012 - after some amendments this bill was voted 261 - 80 and ought to pass
  • NH1540 - relative to conservation easements on public land
    • 2/15/2012 - this bill has been put on hold
  • SB0250 - relative to operation of trail bikes and ATV's on state lands
    • 2/21/2012 - this issue has been reconvened for a later date
  • SB0366-FN - relative to use of certain OHRV's on snowmobile trails and relative to authorization for snowmobiles and OHRVs registered in Vermont and Maine to operate in this state
    • 2/15/2012 - the most recent amendments to this bill are being considered and will be discussed at upcoming hearings on March 21 in Concord and March 22 in Lancaster
    • A public discussion on the amendments to this bill will also be discussed on March 27 in Concord, NH
    • NHOHVA supports this bill as originally proposed but we do not support the recent amendments made to allow ME and VT riders to ride NH trails without registration in NH without a reciprocal agreement from those states. It is NHOHVA's position that out-of-state riders with out-of-state off-road registrations should not be allowed to ride NH trails without a reciprocity agreement from that state. Currently ME and VT do not allow wheeled OHVs on their state trails with a NH off-road registration only - a second registration is required for those states. NH should not allow free access to our trails until those states allow us free access to their trails - it is only fair.
 

 

NHOHVA is Here Fighting for YOU!

 
If you ride or register any OHV of any kind in NH, then NHOHVA is fighting for YOU. We represent the rights of all OHV users in this state and we are working to protect your right to ride! Please donate $10 today to help us keep up the fight! A portion of your $10 donation will go toward lobbying efforts to protect your rights with the NH state legislature. Visit our webiste and donate today!


Upcoming Events

March 21 - Concord, NH - Fish & Game Department - 11 Hazen Drive

March 22 - Lancaster, NH - Fish & Game Region 1 HQ - 629B Main St

Two public hearings will be held to discuss OHV reciprocity with Vermont

Please Join NHOHVA in promoting a positive public image of our sport and those who participate in it to our legislators and state department heads.

 

March 27 - Concord, NH - Legislative Office Building - Room 203

Public hearing discussing amendents made to HB0366 allowing ME and VT OHV users to have access to NH trails without a NH off-road registration. 

Please Join NHOHVA in support of our opposition to these amendments.  Join NHOHVA and send a message to the NH Legislature that the OHV users of this state do not want to give away free access to our trails to other states without a reciprocal agreement from those states. 

 

April 21 - Concord, NH - Fish & Game Department - 10AM - 3PM

Join NHOHVA and the NH Fish & Game Department while we celebrate Wildlife Day together. Fun for the whole family.

 

May 2 - Loudon, NH - NH Motor Speedway - 5-8PM

Join NHOHVA as we celebrate our annual Kids Safe 500 event at the NH Motor Speedway in Loudon, NH

 
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Thank you for being a part of NHOHVA.   

 

Jason Woodward, Esq.
President of NHOHVA

New Hampshire Off-Highway Vehicle Association

 

Ride as if everyone is watching -

Talk as if everyone is listening

Are you in an OHV Club?  Is your club on this list?  It should be!

 

NHOHVA Member Clubs:

 

Amonoosic Valley ATV Club

Androscoggin Valley ATV Club

Blurred Vision ATV Club

Merrimack Valley Trail Riders

Mount Moosilauke ATV Club

NH ATV Club

Sullivan County ATV Club

White Maountain ATV Club

 

 

Have your club join NHOHVA today and show your commitment to promoting a positive image of our sport!