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| January and February 2007
Trail Grants Approved for Nebraska ATV
and Dirtbike Projects
By Dan Nitzel, NOHVA
Business Manager January 25, 2007
Today is an historic day
for recreational ATV and dirtbike riders in Nebraska! Grants for three projects
here in Nebraska were approved by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
totaling $388,800.00. This day marks the beginning of a new
era......
New Halsey Trails Club Established
by Dan Nitzel, NOHVA Business Manager
A new Halsey Trails Club has been formed!
By a vote of members at the Nebraska Off Highway Vehicle Association (NOHVA), the
new club is a chapter of NOHVA. The former Headworks/Halsey Chapter of
NOHVA has been split into two separate groups.
NOHVA Annual
Meeting Report
by Dan Nitzel, NOHVA Business Manager
During the Annual NOHVA Meeting on January 6th, we decided to form a
separate Halsey Trails chapter of NOHVA.
Nebraska National Forest (Halsey) Route Designation
Workshop For Land Managers, OHV Enthusiasts and Other Stakeholders
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| November and December 2006
Shall We Cut Our
Own Throats?
Opinion by Dan Nitzel
After about 15 years of effort, new trails and parks are finally
beginning to become a reality in Nebraska! Now comes a more
difficult job for us to tackle. How are these parks going to be
managed and what will be the riding rules for these parks and
trails? There will be a lot at stake for the parks and
the future of new parks.............
Court Ruling Could
Effect ATV and Dirtbike Recreation
By Dan Nitzel
A recent Nebraska Supreme Court ruling may make all recreation on public
lands legally risky. All of this came about because of a court case that
arose from Fur Trade Days in Chadron in 2002, when a woman stepped in a hole
on the Dawes County Courthouse lawn and broke her ankle. Several surgeries
later, she sued the county.
The State of the
Association at the End of 2006
By Dan Nitzel, NOHVA Business Manager
As I write this article, the first thing that comes to mind is that “I’m
tired”, but it’s a good kind of tired. It’s a kind of tired that happens
after a year of being really, really busy resulting in profound progress for
NOHVA and for Nebraska’s recreational ATV and dirtbike riders.
New Plans Could
Effect River Riding
By Dan Nitzel, NOHVA Business Manager
Several new plans are in the works in Nebraska to protect endangered species
along the Platte River in Nebraska. The first plan, known as the
Platte River
Recovery Implementation Program (PRRIP), was recently signed by
Nebraska Governor............
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| September and October 2006
NOHVA Donates to Harlan
Co. Project
By Dan Nitzel
The Nebraska Off Highway Vehicle has donated $2000 for a proposed
off highway vehicle park. If all goes as planned,
OHV Park Proposed for Harlan County Reservoir
By Dan Nitzel, NOHVA
Business Manager
If all goes as planned, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers at Republican City
Nebraska will host our state’s biggest and most developed ATV and dirtbike park.
Funding
Proposed For Nebraska Projects
Opinion By Dan Nitzel
If you have been a reader of this publication for the last several
years, you know how we have harped about how Nebraska has not used
Recreational Trail Program ( RTP ) funds for ATV and dirtbike
projects. Now we have a situation where the RTP committee is faced
with a situation where there are so many projects that all of them
can’t be funded. People are now about to begin standing.....
Little
Blue OHV Park Plan Submitted
By Dan Nitzel
After a long year of organizing and planning, a grant proposal for a new off
highway vehicle park near Deshler and Hebron Nebraska is off to a start.
Fall Jamboree
Successful
by Dan Nitzel, NOHVA Business Manager
The
Nebraska Off Highway Vehicle Association (NOHVA) held it’s 29th Jamboree on
September 30th and October 1st, 2006 at the Headworks Park
near Genoa
Geezer
Learns to Ride a Dirtbike
By Dan (the geezer) Nitzel
For several years after seeing people ride dirtbike trails in
Colorado, I HAD to try dirtbike trail riding. After riding on the
ATV trails of Colorado for years, it was time for a change. I’m a
person who doesn’t care for riding the same trails.....
Headworks Update
By Dan Nitzel, NOHVA Business Manager
Have you noticed the port-a-potties at Headworks? After the spring
jamboree it was noted that people were pooping in the parking area.
My half coon hound (or poop hound?) dog Brandy sniffed out.........
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| July and August 2006
Polaris Awards Nebraska Grants
By Dan Nitzel, NOHVA Business Manager
The Nebraska Off Highway Vehicle Association (NOHVA) is pleased to
announce that Polaris Industries has awarded NOHVA a $10,000 grant to
benefit ATV and dirtbike riders on public trails and parks......
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| May and June 2006
NOHVA Jamboree Held
June 3rd and 4th
The Nebraska Off Highway Vehicle Association (NOHVA) held it’s 27th Jamboree on
June 3rd and 4th
NOHVA Offers Help at Harlan County
Reservoir
By
Dan Nitzel
REPUBLICAN CITY, NEBRASKA -- NOHVA has offered to help in developing a
management plan for existing and new trails at the Harlan County Reservoir.
NOHVA Trail Mapping Project
by
Dan Nitzel
NOHVA is currently in the process of documenting existing trails at
the Nebraska National Forest. We recently purchased a new Garmin mapping GPS
and mapping software.
Flat Rock
Riders Receive Refund
The Flat Rock Riders chapter of NOHVA has received $520 in funding
for their chapter from NOHVA......
Case of the
Missing Bones Solved!
By Dan Nitzel, NOHVA Business Manager
As some of you may have noticed, a large quantity of deer bones and
heads were dumped early this winter......
New Places To
Ride In Nebraska?
Opinion by Dan Nitzel, NOHVA Business Manager
The timing is ripe for new public places to ride ATVs and dirtbikes
in Nebraska! More than any other time that has EVER existed.....
Travel
Management Plan Beginning
by Dan Nitzel, NOHVA Business Manger
To all those concerned about the potential consequences of the new
Travel Management plan at the Nebraska National Forest, it looks
like they are beginning to move forward....
New and Used
ATV and Dirtbike Buyers Tips
by Dan Nitzel
Frequently at NOHVA events I run into people who have purchased new
and used ATVs and dirtbikes. In this article, I hope to maybe help
a few people out.......
PLEASE HELP US WITH NEW MAILING ADDRESSES! About 10% of NOHVA members change
mailing addresses each year. For each returned piece of mail
we receive, it costs us 70 cents. NOHVA spends over $2000 a
year correcting these addresses. Please help us save money and
keep our records up to date. If you move, please contact us by the following
methods:
Call Us at 308-381-2143 and leave a message with your name, new
mailing address and city.
Email/Web site at
http://www.nohva.com/address_change.htm
Send it to us at NOHVA, 2231 W. 10th St., Grand Island,
NE 68803
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| March and April 2006
Ride 'n Work Weekend is Planned At
Halsey
PLEASE!!! WE
NEED YOUR HELP!!
The annual
Ride 'n Work weekend is planned for the Nebraska National Forest near Halsey on Friday
April 21st and Saturday April 22nd, 2006
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Trail Funds Approved for Nebraska
Projects
by
Dan Nitzel, NOHVA Business Manager
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA -- Three major motorized trails projects were approved by the
Nebraska Recreational Trails Program committee and the Nebraska Game and Parks
Commission. According to Chris Didamo, the Nebraska Off Highway Vehicle
Association’s (NOHVA) representative on Nebraska’s Recreational Trails Program
(RTP) committee, $405,000 in grants were approved
NOHVA’s New Chapter
Program
By Dan Nitzel, NOHVA Business Manager
The new Deshler/Hebron chapter of NOHVA is part of a new plan to
establish chapters of NOHVA in various locations of Nebraska. The
name of the new plan is the Nebraska Club Development and Support
Project. It is hoped that the new chapters, will spur development
of new places to ride in our state.
Motorized
Trail Foundation Placed on Hold
By Dan Nitzel, NOHVA
Business Manager
During the NOHVA Annual meeting, there was extensive discussion
concerning the progress of the Nebraska Motorized Trails
Foundation. Business Manager Dan Nitzel reported that he had spent
about 80 hours in the last month alone continuing to develop the
project and it is now at a stand still.
New Dirt
Bike School in Nebraska
During a recent conversation between Dan Nitzel the Business Manager
for NOHVA and Robert Waddell of Omaha, Robert told me about his new
Dirtbike School here our area. It’s clear that the new Dirtbike
school will be a welcome addition......
Funding Woes Hamper
NOHVA
By Dan Nitzel, NOHVA Business Manager
Funding to keep existing places to ride in Nebraska ATVs and
dirtbikes are facing tough times. The lack of funding from riders,
if not turned around could cause the closure of places to ride ATVs
and dirtbikes in Nebraska, and could cause NOHVA to be dissolved.
The funding problems are a result of two problems.
Nebraska
Legislative Update
by
Dan Nitzel
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA -- This last year, two bills were proposed before the
legislature that could have had dramatic positive impacts on ATV and dirtbike
recreation in Nebraska. Both positive bills have been stopped in committee.
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| February 2006
New NOHVA Chapter
Announced
By Dan Nitzel, NOHVA Business Manager
On Friday, February 3rd, 2006 a meeting of local ATV and
dirtbike riders was held in Deshler Nebraska to promote developing a
potential ATV and dirtbike park in south central Nebraska.
Fire Information Four Corners Fire - Nebraska
National Forest near Halsey
by Dan Nitzel, NOHVA Business Manager
As many of you may have heard, there
was a large fire at the Nebraska National Forest near Halsey. This fire is
called the Four Corners fire and is reported to start in the "middle west
(center)" allotment, near windmill 174, and spread east about seven to eight
miles into the east......
Halsey Update
By
Dan Nitzel, NOHVA Business Manager
HALSEY NEBRASKA – A considerable amount of activity is occurring that the Nebraska
National Forest near Halsey. A new Recreation Manager has been hired. Dan Frodsham
joins us from Montana. Dan was involved in several ATV and dirtbike
trails.....
Heartland Motocross
Series Announced
Fox Run Motocross (Friend, NE) in association with
Soaring Edge Motocross Park (Greenwood, NE) and Spring Ranch MX (Deweese,
NE) are joining forces to finally bring back a motocross series.....
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January 2006
ATV and Dirtbike Riders To Meet
A
meeting will be held on Friday, February 3rd, 2006 at 6 PM at Grampas
Crossing in Deshler Nebraska to promote developing a potential ATV and dirtbike
park in south central Nebraska. This meeting will be held to organize
recreational ATV and dirtbike enthusiasts in Thayer County and
surrounding counties. The organization will then work
with........
NOHVA
Accomplishments in 2005
by Dan Nitzel, NOHVA Business Manager
2005 was a big year for ATV and dirtbike riders in Nebraska. It
began with several bills in the legislature that could have helped
recreational ATV and dirtbike riders, and NOHVA continued with new
projects and existing projects that got bigger and better....
Public Comments on Draft Nebraska State Comprehensive
Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) Sought
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, along with approximately 20
state, local and federal leaders in outdoor recreation, is seeking
comments....
Nebraska
Legislative Update
by Dan Nitzel
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA -- This last year, two bills were proposed before
the legislature that could have had dramatic positive impacts on ATV
and dirtbike recreation in Nebraska.....
Fire Information Four Corners Fire - Nebraska
National Forest near Halsey
by Dan Nitzel, NOHVA Business Manager
Updated
Wednesday, August 29, 2007 02:35 PM
As many of you may have heard, there has been a large fire at the Nebraska
National Forest near Halsey....
Halsey Update
By Dan Nitzel, NOHVA Business Manager
HALSEY NEBRASKA – A considerable amount of activity is occurring
that the Nebraska National Forest near Halsey. A new Recreation
Manager has been hired.....
NOHVA Trail
Mapping Project
by Dan Nitzel
NOHVA is currently in the process of documenting existing trails at
the Nebraska National Forest......
NOHVA Offers
Help at Harlan County Reservoir
By Dan Nitzel
REPUBLICAN CITY, NEBRASKA -- NOHVA has offered to help in developing
a management plan for existing and new trails at the Harlan County
Reservoir
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| December and November 2005
Trail Funds
Approved for Nebraska Projects
Posted 11-19-05
LINCOLN -- On November 18th, 2005, three major motorized
trails projects were approved by the Nebraska Recreational Trails
Program committee. According to Chris Didamo, the Nebraska Off
Highway Vehicle Association’s (NOHVA) representative.....
USDA
Forest Service Releases Final Rule For Motorized Recreation In
National Forests & Grasslands
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September and October 2005
Posted 10-17-05
Good News For
Nebraska's ATV and Dirtbike Riders
LINCOLN--The Nebraska Habitat Conservation
Coalition was successful yesterday in a lawsuit challenging the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service’s critical habitat designations for the
threatened piping plover.
Congratulations to Star City Motor Sports!
NOHVA would like to congratulate Star City Motor Sports and owner
Robert Kay of Lincoln for being one of the top 100 dealers
nationwide. Star City Motor Sports is a long time business member
of NOHVA.
Headworks Update
by Dan Nitzel
As I write this article, the Headworks area is closed for dredging
operations. The riders who continue to support us as members will
hopefully be getting a re-opening notice soon.
ATV Aftermarket Shocks Rock!
By Dan Nitzel
Looking for that modification that offers a lot of bang for the
buck? A new set of shocks may be just the ticket!
NOHVA Trail Mapping
Project
by Dan Nitzel
NOHVA is currently in the process of documenting existing trails at
the Nebraska National Forest. We recently purchased a new Garmin
mapping GPS and mapping software.
Nebraska
ATV License?
By Dan Nitzel, NOHVA Business Manager and Co-founder
Why is it so hard to get a law passed that makes atvs street legal
in Nebraska? South Dakota has a great law. Can Nebraska make one
similar to theirs?
Membership Activity from April 19th to
August 31st
, 2005
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| August 2005
Fall Jamboree Set for
October 8th and 9th
Posted 08-17-05
YOU and your FAMILY are invited to attend the 2005
Fall Jamboree
at Headworks OHV Park near Genoa Nebraska! We expect 1000 to 2000
riders this fall.
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| June and July 2005
Spring Jamboree Largest EVER!!
(In Nebraska)
The Nebraska Off Highway Vehicle Association (NOHVA) 25th Jamboree
held on May 21st and 22nd at Headworks Park
I am in the process of scheduling a meeting
to plan for a "possible" Fall Jamboree. Our tentative dates for
this event is October 8th and 9th or maybe October 29th or 30th,
2005.
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| April and May 2005
Flat Rock
Riders Receive Refund
Posted 07-19-05
The Flat Rock Riders chapter of NOHVA has received a refund of $520
from NOHVA this year. The refund represents 50% of the dues paid by
NOHVA members who use the Flat Rock OHV Park near Sutherland.
Halsey Update
by Dan Nitzel
Posted 07-19-05
This year is going to be a hive of activity at the Nebraska National
Forest, Bessey Ranger District near Halsey. In the main camp
ground, called the Bessey Recreation Complex, new water mains are
being installed, work is being completed on the sewage system, and a
new office building is planned to be constructed later this summer.
Membership Activity
from February 20th to April 18th, 2005 |
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| March 2005
Work Weekend is
Planned At Halsey
Posted 03-16-05
PLEASE!!! WE NEED YOUR
HELP!!
The Halsey Trails Committee is announcing the second annual work
weekend planned for the Nebraska National Forest near Halsey on
Friday April 15th and Saturday April 16th.
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| January and February 2005
Liability Bill Introduced that could Benefit ATV and Dirtbike Riders
Posted 01-27-05
LB-617 was introduced to
amend the Nebraska Recreational Liability Act to allow for private
land owners to collect up to $15,000 per year in lease payments on
land used for recreation and the fee's charged (up to $15,000) will
not be considered a charge or charges under the Recreational
Liability Act.
Mandatory
Registration Bill for Nebraska ATV and Dirtbike owners Introduced
Posted 01-27-05
LB-721 was introduced to
require the registration of ATVs and dirtbikes in Nebraska.
If enacted, all owners of ATVs and dirtbikes would be required to
register their ATVs and dirtbikes in Nebraska.
New Officers
Elected for Flat Rock Riders
Posted 01-15-05
During a meeting of Nebraska Off
Highway Vehicle Association members, new officers were elected to
the Flat Rock Riders chapter.
Noise
Testing Data
Posted 01-07-05
The California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation
Division has been testing noise emissions of motorcycles and ATV’s
for about a year. This information can be used to help enthusiasts
find a muffler for their OHV that will comply with California’s
noise emission standards. Only tests with a reading of 101 dBA or
less are included. The list is by make, model and year of the OHV
tested.
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| November and December 2004
NOHVA
January meetings announced!
NOHVCC TO HOST PRIVATE OHV PARK & TOUR OPERATORS CONFERENCE
NOHVCC will be hosting a first-ever gathering of individuals interested or
involved in private OHV parks, OHV tour operators, OHV guides, and related
ventures.
NOHVA Annual Meeting Planned in
Grand Island
The Grape Vine
Posted 11-27-04
Gossip, rumblings, satire and not so deep thought by Dan Nitzel,
NOHVA Business Manager
Forest
Service to Charge Teen for Fire Costs
Posted 11-27-04
AMA News Briefs
Posted 11-27-04
Kearney
Yamaha Featured in Dealer News
Posted 11-27-04 |
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| September & October 2004
Sutherland
OHV Park Needs Help
Posted 10-24-04
by Dan Nitzel
Please help us solve a few critical issues concerning the Flat Rock
Riders OHV Park near Sutherland.
John
Kerry, the Anti-Motorized Recreation Candidate
Posted 10-18-04
Presidential Candidate John Kerry will reinstate the
Clinton administrations phase-out
Federal Court
Rules to Close 4.1 million acres in West
Posted 10-18-04
The AMA has expressed its opposition to a federal court
ruling that has the potential to shut down an additional 4.1 million
acres of the California desert to all off-highway vehicles.
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| August 2004
Riders Be Aware at
Halsey
Posted 8-21-04
by Dan Nitzel
District Ranger Patty Barney is requesting that ATV and dirtbike
riders be more aware of their actions and other riders.......
Motocross
track grinds to a halt
Posted 8-19-04
BY AARON SANDERFORD
RURAL DENTON - Motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle engines revved
like screaming Weed Eaters
RANGER RICK MAGAZINE PORTRAYS OHVs IN AN
UNFAIR LIGHT
Posted 8-18-04
Popular outdoor magazine for children
takes potshots at ATV riders in cartoon panels
Want to
Ride in Iowa?
Posted 8-18-04
Iowa has changed their laws regarding out of state ATV and dirtbike
registration. Out of state people do NOT need an Iowa......
RTP Funds Available for
Motorized Trails in Nebraska!
Posted 8-18-04
The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Advisory
Committee met in October 2003 to review and prioritize the trail
applications.......
Federal court
ruling this week that has the potential to shut down an additional
4.1 million acres of the California desert to all off-highway
vehicles.
Posted 8-9-04
Americans For Responsible Recreational Access
Posted 8-9-04
While Washington may be quiet since the Congress has left town for
the August recess, July was a busy time. In the
August ARRA Newsletter, read about the Forest Service's new
proposals for the Roadless rule and OHV regulations that will have a
far reaching impact on the recreation community. ARRA also
encourages you to submit your comments on these two very important
proposals. Information on how you can submit comments is included
in the
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| June 2004
Study Will
Effect Motorized Recreation in Nebraska
Posted 7-11-04
On Wednesday, April 28th, 2004, the National Academy of Sciences
(NAS) National Research Council released a long-awaited report.
New Gates
Installed at Headworks
Posted 7-11-04
Headgates division employees at Loup Power have installed new
fencing and gates at the entrance trail.....
NOHVA
Lifetime Memberships, Donations and Business Members Announced
Posted 7-11-04
The New Rage in ATV
Clubs
Posted 7-11-04
ATV riders have been associated with everything from the Hells
Angels of the highways to the pollution burning factories in the
industrial parks of America. The fact is........
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May 2004
Forest experiencing extreme
make-over
Posted 5-4-04
As
television audiences are now inundated with “extreme makeover”
reality programming, visitors to the Nebraska National Forest,
Bessey Ranger District, may notice some forest management
activities, that could qualify.
The forest itself, wildlife, and visitors will all see
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April 2004
GROUPS
URGE OHV'S LIMITS ON NATIONAL FORESTS
Posted 4-21-04
The
U.S. Forest Service is moving to tighten where OHV'S can ride on
national forests and grasslands
Nearly
300 conservation, recreation, religious and other groups from 39
states wrote to U.S. Forest Service Chief Dale Bosworth.......
2003
NOHVA Member Financial Impact Survey
Posted 4-13-04
The results of this NOHVA sponsored survey clearly show the
economic impact of recreational ATV and dirtbike users in
Nebraska. From the results of this survey, we estimate that
nearly 2,500 NOHVA members spent over $5,700.000 on new and used ATV
purchases in 2003 and spent over $1,200,000 on parts and accessories
in 2003. NOHVA members spend over $69,900 in Genoa Nebraska
and non-NOHVA members spent about $275,000 in Genoa Nebraska in
2003. In Thedford and Halsey Nebraska, it is estimated that
ATV and dirtbike riders spent over $310,000 while riding at the
Nebraska National Forest near Halsey.
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| March 2004
Nebraska
National Forest Travel Plan Update
Posted 04-11-04
by Dan Nitzel
It is this authors opinion, the
Forest Service did a good job of trying to get out to the public that they are
asking for their opinions. The initial proposals presented by the Forest Service
pleased some people, and did not please others.........
Nebraska
ATV and Dirtbike Titling Problem
Posted 04-11-04
By Dan Nitzel
As many of us are finding, the required Nebraska ATV and
dirtbike titling program seems to be off to a rocky start. The year is young and
I’m starting to hear a few complaints already. Before I describe some of the
stories.........
Straight
Poop on Pipes
Posted 04-11-04
By Dan Nitzel
A while back we received this letter. “Can I get a definition of an approved
spark arrester for the National Park requirements? I have an FMF Gold pipe that
does not have the "US National Park" stamped on it, but.........
ATV
Accidents Down
Posted 04-11-04
SVIA
AMA
Government News and NOHVCC Trivia
Posted 04-11-04
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| February 2004
Forest chief
rejects appeals to new plans
Posted 02-22-04
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
U.S. Forest Service Chief Dale Bosworth has defended new plans for
managing forests and grasslands in the Dakotas, Nebraska and Wyoming,
rejecting all 16 appeals filed against the plans.
FS hears comments on
National Forest travel
Posted 02-11-04
The Forest Service completed a series of eight public information
meetings across Nebraska in January to explain its proposal to limit
motorized travel on the Nebraska and Samuel R. McKelvie National
Forests and Oglala National Grassland.
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| January 2004
FEDS PONDER
HOW TO CURB MIS-USE OF ATVs
Posted 1-14-04
National
Forest managers may have to designate every trail
By BRENT ISRAELSEN Salt Lake Tribune
Calling off-highway vehicles one of the four "great threats" to
ecosystems, the U.S. Forest Service is considering new rules that would
clamp down on unregulated use.
Making Tracks, Making Enemies
By JASON TANZ - New York Times
Posted 1-2-04
In her two years as chief ranger at the Wharton State Forest, a
stretch of more than 115,000 acres of the New Jersey Pine Barrens,
Carmel Capoferri has seen her share of illegal activity. She has
stumbled upon dead bodies and recovered stolen cars.
But one group of criminals plagues her most: drivers of all-terrain vehicles.
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December 2003
Forest Service to Designate Roads and Trails
Posted 12-22-03
If you recreate on the Nebraska or
Samuel R. McKelvie National Forests, or Oglala National Grassland in
Nebraska, your experience may change as a result of an effort now
underway to designate roads, trails, and areas available for motorized
and non-motorized travel in these areas.
Nebraska
National Forest Recreation Plan Due Soon
Posted 12-15-03
A new travel plan will become effective sometime in 2004. How recreational ATV
and dirtbike use will be effected by this new plan is not clear, but there will
be major changes to motorized vehicle travel.......
NOHVA
Presented Regional Foresters Partnership Award
NOHVA Business Manager Dan Nitzel and
NOHVA Board of Director President Ron Kubalek attended an awards
presentation in Golden Colorado on December 10th, 2003 with the U.S.
Forest Service.
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| November 2003
Halsey
Update
From my viewpoint and considering the big picture, the situation for
ATV and dirtbike riders has improved this year. However, a small
number of renegade riders are causing a considerable amount of concern
by local law enforcement, forest service managers and
NOHVA..............
Engaging
in the Democratic Process
by Dean
Felker, Hastings
Nebraska Off Highway Vehicle Association can only be as strong as its individual
members. For the continued existence..........
Headworks Update
So far this year, things have been running fairly.........
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| October 2003
AMA BACKS BILL TO
CRACK DOWN ON THOSE
WHO DAMAGE PUBLIC LAND
PICKERINGTON,
Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist
Association (AMA) has endorsed legislation in Congress......
Denver Post Editorial
- New ATV
rules necessary
Wednesday, October 01, 2003 -
Humans can affect wildlife habitat and ecosystems just by traveling
through them. Usually, though, the damage done by hikers, horseback
riders and mountain bikers
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| August 2003
Rescue Unit Donated by Kearney Yamaha
After
working on this project for half a year, we would like to announce
that Kearney Yamaha, in cooperation with the
Nebraska Off
Highway Vehicle Association (NOHVA), has DONATED the use of
an
ATV and rescue trailer to the Thedford Rescue Squad / Fire
Department, and the Thomas County Sheriff's Department.
Tickets Issued At Headworks
Private land owners east (down stream) of the Headworks OHV Park have
requested that riders at the Headworks OHV Park stay........
NOHVA Volunteers Help With Trails
About 30 to 40 ATV riders participated with the annual work weekend at
the Nebraska National Forest....
Spring
Jamboree a Success
Once again, we managed to pull off a successful jamboree at the
Headworks OHV Park near Genoa. Official attendance for the weekend was
1247 riders.
Attention Jamboree Vendors
This fall, we are asking that all vendors show us......
Check Out Arcadia!
Need some fun and excitement to fill up your summer weekends?
Thanks!! To NOHVA 2003 Donators
We would like to thank all of those who went the extra mile
THE TOP CLUES THAT
YOU'RE A SQUID
You may be a squid if:
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| June 2003
State Senators and State Government
Need To Listen and Help Us!
I would like to thank our members for the great job they
did..........
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| May 2003
Groups & Businesses Use At
Headworks
People or businesses who are planning a group event at the Headworks
OHV Park......
Hall County board designates CAAP land for industry, not ATVs
- An article from the Grand Island Independent, May 21, 2003. If
the above link does not work, try
here.
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| April 2003
Riders Ticketed at Headworks
According the Chief Deputy Dave Moore of the Nance County
Sheriff’s Department, eight ATV riders...
New
Travel Plan At Halsey To Effect ATVs, Dirtbikes
A new Travel Management Plan, due to take effect in a year or two
will effect recreational ATV and dirtbike riders..
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| February 2003
The Future of
OHVing in Nebraska
For many people here in Nebraska, after tending to work duties, family
and spiritual obligations, getting out and recreating.....
Bills
Proposed in Nebraska Unicameral
Two legislative bills were proposed in this years Unicameral
Trails Focus Group Meeting Held
On December 3, 2002, a trails focus meeting was held in Grand
Island
Just What Is An OHV?
As described in our "Trails Focus Group Meeting Held" article
Nebraska Groups To
Sue US Fish and Wildlife Service
On February 11th, members and partners of the Nebraska
Habitat Conservation Coalition (NHCC) voted....
NOHVA Show and Swap Meet a Big Success
An estimated 3,000 people attended the first annual NOHVA Show and
Swap
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| November 2002
NOHVA Joins NHCC
The Nebraska Off Highway Vehicle Association has been accepted as
a member of the Nebraska Habitat Conservation Coalition (NHCC)
Fall
Jamboree a Success
Once again, we managed to pull off a successful jamboree at the
Headworks
FLAT ROCK
RIDERS OHV PARK NOW OPEN
This new park near Sutherland Nebraska features two separate
tracks
Cozad Bug Eaters Busy This Summer
Hello to the NOHVA people from the Cozad Bugeaters Chapter.
Halsey
Update
According to District Ranger Patty Barney at the Nebraska National
Forest near Halsey....
Straight
Talk on Genoa Membership Requirement
At the request of Loup Power, I have been asked to clarify....
ATV victim's
mom teaches hard lesson
Rita Griffith, speaking at her late son's school in Murray, wants
his friends to "really take a look
In
Memoriam of Steven Crumrine
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| September 2002
Mud Run in Weeping Water, NE a
success; NOHVA Members Show Appreciation; NOHVA Donates To Genoa
Rescue Squad; Thanks for Help at Centennial
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July 2002
Curfew Now In Effect at Headworks
As of May 18th, a new curfew has been placed into
effect at the Headworks OHV Park
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| March 2002
NOHVA’s Position on State Funding or Trails
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Fall 2001
Nebraska Only State Not
Using Trail Funds on Motorized Trails
According to information obtained by NOHVA........
Piping Plover Habitat Update
In response to letters that NOHVA members have sent to Congressman
Tom Osborne........
ATV accidents
occur at Headworks OHV Park
A Grand Island man was killed in an ATV accident........
NOHVA Members
Meet With State Senators in Lincoln
On October 26th, 2001, over a dozen NOHVA members met
with state senators.......
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| Summer 2001
Yamaha ATV and Rescue Trailer Donated To Sheriffs
Department
NOHVA Officers present a Yamaha Grizzly ATV donated by Curry
Bros. Motorsports in Columbus...
Gate Destroyed At
Headworks
On May 5th, a NOHVA member from Papillon was caught pulling
down a gate....
THE DREAM WEEKEND
Dan Nitzel had asked any of us caught in the storm if we would like to
say a few things about it, so here goes:
Rally In Lincoln
On March 31st, 2001, about 100 ATV and dirtbike riders
attended a rally in Lincoln...
Piping Plover Habitat Meeting
in Grand Island
On July 19, 2001, a meeting was held by the US Fish and Wildlife
Service
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| Spring 2001
Good Reasons
For More ATV and Dirtbike Trails In Nebraska!
Only one motorized project has been funded in Nebraska using RTP funds
since 1993
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