Off-highway vehicle and snowmobile management in Idaho

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Recreational use of off-highway vehicles (OHVs) and snowmobiles has been one of the fastest growing forms of outdoor recreation in the U.S. and Idaho. The number of recreationists has increased, and technology has evolved so that OHVs and snowmobiles can get to areas that were previously inaccessible. Increased use and accessibility can lead to adverse effects on the land and its flora and fauna, as well as the experiences of other recreationists. The need for more responsive policies and better management strategies is growing. The objective of this analysis is to provide policy-relevant information and alternatives for improving OHV and snowmobile policies and management in Idaho. Information here is presented in a question-and-reply format, where citations to references are omitted. Citations are provided, however, in the body of the report. No single set of policy responses can address every situation, but a more comprehensive framework for addressing OHV and snowmobile recreation management issues may be helpful. The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council suggests a comprehensive approach that it calls the "Four E's": Engineering, Education, Enforcement, and Evaluation. Through their steady application a fifth "E"—"Enculturation"—can result in modified behavior over time.

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SWAP (2/19/2016) citation:
Cook PS, O'Laughlin J. 2008. Off-highway vehicle and snowmobile management in Idaho. Moscow (ID): University of Idaho, College of Natural Resources, Policy Analysis Group. 35 p. Report No.: 27.