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il E n I Hunters are not allowed to carry loaded Bureau of Land Management - ñ E firearms on their OHVs, nor are they State Offrce æ Ð FF-HI allowed to shoot from OHVs. 440 West 200 South, Suite 500 g E ry¡ Salt Lake City, Utah 84101 n I Hunters should think of their OHV as P.O. Box 45155 E h êt = a means of getting near their Salt Lake City, Utah 84145-0155 ¡ area, and should begin hunting only Phone: (801) 539-4001 E H õ E after they have parked their machine on http : //www.ut. blm. gov/ tl E E a designated hail or parking area. t ; Utah Division of Wildlife Resources cr I Properly f,rtted and fastened helmets are P.O. Box 146301 E E T Eil E E E! recommended for all OHV riders, and 1594 West North Temple F are required by law for those under 18. Lake City, Utah 84114-6301 a Salt tr F (801) 538-4700 E E E E I rl I Out of state residents riding their i I c E www. w I d ife. u t ah. g ov :l il OHVs in Utah may need to purchase a H non-resident permit. For registration School and Institutional Trust Lands ü J 5 requirements, call 1 -800-OHV-RIDE. Administration n 675F.ast 500 South, Suite 500 E t F E I Utah law requires drivers eight through salt Lake ciry, utah 84102-2818 : I M 15 to possess an OHV education (801) s3B-5100 a 6G T} certificate to legally operate an OHV on www.trustlands.com æ N E T M public land. Drivers 16 and older must E have drivers license. Utah State Parks and Recreation n -t n E N P.O. Box 146001 I OHVs must be equipped with approved 1594 West North Temple, Ste 116 il and operating mufflers and spark Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-6001 ffi arrestors. (80t) s38-7220 T a ffi www. s tateparks.utah. gov N Ë N E il E Public Land Riding æ7 E UTAH UTAH Opportunities DNR il f, or fuilher information on OHV riding E and hunting opportunities on public n E lands, Contact the following agencies: sÎÂÎË ÞÂeRS WlLDL¡Fg E \ USDA Forest Service il &

Wasatch-Cache National Forest Iz 8230 Federal Building R d ñ i25 South State Street üi EÉ 7 Salt Lake City, Utah 84138 (801) 236-3400 www.fs.fed.us/r4 u w æt E EEtæffi tr ã fÊhighway vehicles (OHVs) are a I Operating OHVs on private property, I Have respect for other users. Slow convenient form of transporlation to and taking wildlife or engaging in down or stop the OHV when approach- hunting areas. However, with the wildlife related activities on private ing others on the hail. When meeting increased number of registered OHVs properfy, without written consent of equestrians, approach slowly, pull over used during hunting seasons, it is vital the owner, is illegal. and stop, turn off the engine, remove for sportsmen and women to know and helmet, and ask how best to proceed. obey OHV laws and rules for their own I OfÊtrail game retrieval is generally safety and the safety of others. Hunters not allowed on public lands. I Don't widen single-track trails must also ride responsibly on desig- nated roads and trails to protect their I It is illegal to chase or harass any spe- I When overlaking others, pass in a riding privilege, big game, and critical cies of wild or domestic animal with a safe and courteous manner. wildlife habitat. motorized vehicle. I Limit OHV use in and around camp Habitat grounds. Be respectful of other camp- Protect ÉTïrT? ers'desires for quiet and minimal Hffi disruption. hile OHVs provide transportation to hunt- ttl ¡It ing areas via designated roads and Your Privilege trails, increased use creates some habitat problems: rresponsible OHV use may prompt OHV Laws and Rules land and wildlife management agen- aws and rules are in place for rider safe- I Elk use declines in areas adjacent cies to restrict OHV use during hunting ty and protection of natural to roads open to motorized vehicles. seasons. The following tips will help reduce OHV impacts, protect big game resources. For complete information on OHV laws and rules, please call I As illegal and inappropriate motoriz- I lresponsible or off-trail OHV and habitat, and improve the Utah hunt- 1-8OO-OHV-RIDE. ed vehicle access increases, the use damages or eliminates habitat. ing and recreation experience. quality and amount of elk habitat Destruction of vegetation leads to soil decreases. erosion and subsequent increases of I Know vehicle use regulations for your silt into streams and other waterways. hunting area. Contact the local Bureau of Land Management Field Office or USDA Forest Service Ranger District OHv/Hunting lssues for travel management information before the hunt. I OHV engine noise may chase deer and elk away from other hunters, I Stay on roads and trails designated for creating hard feelings among hunt- OHV use. Do not contribute to resource ers who used stealth and stalking damage, stress to big game, or habitat skills. OHVs should be properly destruction by creating illegal travel tuned and muffled to reduce exhaust paths that others may follow. sounds and emissions.

I Operating OHVs off trail and in closed areas is not only illegal, but creates a negative image of legiti- mate users, and may result in loss of approved OHV riding areas.