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02-15-2008, 02:53 PM
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Thank you LeavingMA. I was just hoping that I wouldnt have to travel so far. I have to drive an hour to the nearest state park. I was looking for more of someone who doesnt mind letting me ride trails behind there house, but i am definately open to any suggestions! Four wheeling is something i looove to do.
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02-16-2008, 11:34 AM
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I use to go riding at the Hanson Dump. I am not sure how much wildlife you would see but its not bad.
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02-16-2008, 03:01 PM
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Google "ATV Damage" to see the destruction caused by these vehicles
Google "ATV Damage" and you will see that these off-road vehicles are causing massive destruction and devastation around this country. Areas that were untouched and pristine are now ruined because of these vehicles.
Every state, including Maine and NH, are trying to deal with this issue - legally and financially. The ATV industry/lobby has become very powerful. The industry should also be responsible for cleaning up the mess they have left behind.
It's sort of like the gun lobby. Very loud and powerful, but where are they after every one of these school shootings?
These are a couple of photos of damage caused by off-roading in Oregon:
http://wolves.files.wordpress.com/20...mage-beagl.jpg
http://wolves.files.wordpress.com/20...mage2-beag.jpg
Last edited by airedaly; 02-16-2008 at 03:57 PM..
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02-16-2008, 05:04 PM
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Realtor® licensed in New Hampshire + Massachusetts
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You may very well have to travel to NH to ride your ATV. We have extensive trail systems that are maintained by the ATV clubs. They promote responsible riding, and understand that people do need a place to have recreational riding. Here in New Hampshire, we manage to have trails, ATV's AND wildlife too (amazing!) Ride with respect and enjoy being outdoors!
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Pictures like the links from airedaly show what happens when there is no access for people to be able to ride, or education on when NOT to ride (early spring, for example) |
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02-16-2008, 05:18 PM
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motorized vehicles on public land
You are in the wrong part of the country if you enjoy that type of recreation.The Nat. Guard used to practice in Savoy/Hawley with Hum-vees,and we used to ride there also.Its all closed now and ski-doos which are now four stroke and dont cause erosion will be next.Wait till someone gets hurt out there or a fire starts away from any maintained roads.All i can say is dont register anything and ride where you want. The anti's are turning legitimate sports into crime in the name of ecology.Its just selfishness.
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02-16-2008, 10:18 PM
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Devil's Peak, the Plateu? Are both of these under watch by Eps?
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02-17-2008, 12:03 AM
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Anyone who wants to ride on my land PM me.
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02-17-2008, 06:35 AM
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inresponse to those pics posted of damage....those are clearly from trucks, not atvs
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03-30-2008, 06:00 PM
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That missing section of the road has been found and marked with orange tape.
Going up the hill the road will be on your right not left of the stone wall. The EPO's will not ticket you on the road. The left side is WMA.
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03-30-2008, 06:07 PM
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If people are looking for a 4WD club try the NEA. Northeast Association of 4WD Clubs
Stay on the roads. For ATV's try Mass state parks. There are a few that allow ATV's. |
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