Welcome to the alberta off-highway vehicle association
The primary goal of AOHVA is to establish a Sustainable Recreation Trail System legislated through a new Alberta Trails Act - retaining all Albertans’ opportunity to recreate on public lands.
RESPONSIBLE AND RESPECTFUL RIDING
Outdoor pursuits, including OHV riding are considered a way of life for many Albertans. The vast majority of OHV riders consider it a privilege to be able to ride their OHVs and enjoy Alberta’s natural landscape.
SAFETY AND EDUCATION
In every jurisdiction where OHV activities occur, it is groups like AOHVA and our member clubs who lead the way to promote safe, responsible and respectable vehicle use.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
Over the past 30 years, AOHVA members invested millions of dollars and tens of thousands of volunteer hours to build trails for motorized recreation in Alberta.
OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE ADVOCACY
The Government of Alberta is currently enacting the biggest change to land use in the province in 30 years. AOHVA is working to preserve and protect OHV access.
Latest News
Help Build the North Saskatchewan Regional Plan
Government Releases North Saskatchewan Regional Advisory Council (RAC) Report Ensure that you have your say – please provide your input to the survey, deadline for input is May 4, 2018. The Government of Alberta is currently in the process of developing a Regional Plan for the North Saskatchewan Region of Alberta. The plan will provide…
Read More...UPDATE ON LIVINGSTON/PORCUPINE HILLS – PUBLIC INPUT WANTED
Ensure that you have your say – please provide your input to the public consultation, deadline for input is April 26, 2018 at 4:00 pm. Release of the draft Livingstone-Porcupine Hills Land Footprint and Recreation Management Plans and Public Consultation The South Saskatchewan Regional Plan (2014, amended 2017) identifies the long-term vision for the region…
Read More...AOHVA Environmental Literature Review Committee (ELRC) Summary
Science figures prominently into discussions and decisions relating to OHV use on public lands – as it should. AOHVA questions the relevance and application of the literature used to support the conclusions reached by the Government of Alberta; conclusions that will change the way Albertans live, work and recreate. AOHVA created a committee in April 2017…
Read More...Bighorn – Protecting the Protected?
The Bighorn Backcountry consists of 6 Public Land Use Zones (PLUZ), and is “managed for protection of the environment, while allowing responsible and sustainable recreational use”. (AEP) This area hosts a variety of recreational activities including camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, cycling and seasonal OHV and snow vehicle use on “designated trails” and areas only. The…
Read More...AOHVA Makes Formal Submission to Southwest Alberta Recreation Management Plan (SARAG)
The Southwest Alberta Recreation Advisory Group (SARAG) is a multi-stakeholder group established by Alberta Environment and Parks to provide direction and input to a Recreation Management Plan (RMP) for the Porcupine Hills and Livingstone regions. The group (including limited AOHVA representation) met between May 16 and August 8, 2017. Read AOHVA’s submission to SARAG, including…
Read More...ACESS submits proposal for Castle Draft Management Plan
The Alberta Committee for Eastern Slopes Stewardship (ACESS) has prepared this proposal for a model of open camping within the Castle Parks area.
Read More...AOHVA makes formal submission to Alberta Environment and Parks; Castle Parks Draft Management Plan
The NDP Government is currently enacting the biggest change to land use in the province in 30 years. With that in mind, AOHVA took the opportunity to provide the government with some important insight and information.
Read More...Alberta introduces OHV Helmet Law May 15, 2017
As of May 15, 2017, CSA-compliant helmets must be worn by OHV users when riding on public land. Public land means Crown land, including areas that have been designated for public OHV use, public roadway and highway rights-of-way. Read all the information here.
Read More...AOHVA reminds all OHV users that safety is a top priority
Information, Safety and Education Programs available to riders of all ages
Read More...Be Safe. Be Responsible. Be Respectful. Be Courteous
AOHVA Campaign promotes OHV rider etiquette while enjoying Alberta’s natural landscapes
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Safety first when meeting horseback riders on the trail | RidersWest
Safety first when meeting horseback riders on the trail | RidersWest
ATV Zone Safety first when meeting horseback riders on the trail Common sense, communication and courtesy can make the encounter between ATVers and horseback riders safe and positive by Kirsten Armled...Canadian AQCC Safety Institute updated their website address.
RCMP Crime Prevention Calendar – June
Safe storage of, and tips to protect off-highway vehicles.
Alberta RCMP is excited to introduce the newly developed Crime Prevention Calendar. The calendar will be used across Alberta for education and public outreach. From travel tips and mail theft in January to thefts from yards in July to B and E's from seasonal properties in October RCMP Media Relations Manager Fraser Logan says the calendar provides monthly themes to help with their messaging.
The calendar provides monthly themes that will inform our messaging, and partner messaging, throughout the year. Each month's theme was chosen based on a combination of statistics, seasonality and public perception of issues.
The crime prevention theme for June is the safe storage of, and tips to protect, off-highway vehicles. With the beginning of summer and the end of school this month, Alberta RCMP urges citizens to be diligent in protecting these items. Logan says, if possible, you should always park your OHV in a locked garage or shed. If you don't have that? "Then make sure it's out of public view," Logan advises. "If it can be seen from a street or if you live on an acreage if it can be seen from a common road, that's just asking for someone to maybe have a look and see if they can't make off with your off-highway vehicle."
Here are some tips for keeping your personal property safe:
• Turn on outside lights at night
• Install a timer for lights
• Don't leave keys in vehicles
• Park recreational vehicles in locked garages or sheds
• If you can't park indoors, park recreational vehicles in sight and chained to something
• Install surveillance cameras
• Engrave items with your name or a serial number
• Keep a detailed list of property including photos and serial numbers
• Follow a nightly checklist to ensure everything is locked up
For more crime prevention tips, follow @RCMPinAlberta
Link to the Crime Prevention Calendar: www.rcmp.gc.ca/ab/crime-reduction-réduction-de-la-criminalité/crime-prevention-calendar.htm
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