With wildfires burning throughout the West, QWR wants to
remind OHV enthusiasts to follow the recommendations from the BLM and other
land management agencies to… “Never park a vehicle over dead grass; the
catalytic converter can ignite the vegetation…”
2012 Mill Fire Impacts to OHV Staging Area
Link to Forest Service Spark Arrestor Guide
Another suggestion for operating an OHV during the fire
season is for the operator to remove any vegetation that has gotten trapped in
the vehicle frame or body. Our land
management friends in Canada produced a short and informative video about the
need to rid our vehicles from any buildup of dead grass or other vegetative
debris when out on the trail.
ESRD Alberta Canada PSA
QWR believes that OHVs can be operated safely during the
summer months if riders and operators follow many of the common sense
regulations and guidelines that will help prevent wildfires and allow us to
continue our recreational activities on public lands.
