OHV Information
There are so many things that affect us as motorized recreationalists. Travel managment plans, what do I need if when off road, where can I go?
OHV Information for Roads and Routes/Trails
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AZ ORV/OHV Information Handbook
This booklet is developed and printed by the A4WDC with the help from a Yamaha Outdoor Initiative Grant. The information in this booklet covers rules, regulations, agency requirements and information. There are also tips on safety, recovery, camping, and events. The A4WDA has listed some of our favorite trails in Arizona along with roads and trails that have been developed through AZ State Parks Grants. This booklet is downloadable here and will be available soon at our sponsors shops, most FS, State Parks, Game and Fish, and BLM offices. They are also available at al of the events that we attend. |
AZ OHV Information Handbook
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Trail Brochures
The A4WDA received an OHV grant to update and produce trail brochures with maps for several areas in the Coronado National Forest. They are listed below:
What is Jeep Ducking and why did it start (con't)
If you find a duck on your Jeep?
Capture a photograph and share it on your social media platforms using the #duckduckjeep hashtag, allowing others to comment on your gift. Then place the duck on your dashboard as a badge of honor and continue greeting other Jeep owners you encounter on the road. You can keep the duck or pass it on to another Jeep driver. What are the rules for Jeep ducking? The primary rule of Jeep ducking is kindness. Typically, Jeep ducks are placed just outside the driver's side window, near the windshield wiper, door handles, or in front of inspection stickers, so drivers can easily see them. You choose a duck on its color or because it resembles your Jeep. The decision to place the ducks is entirely up to you, although some people prefer to color coordinate the duck with the Jeep or use seasonal ducks to match an upcoming holiday. In summary, there are no rules. Jeep ducking is simple, and the Jeep duck trend isn’t an effort to spread awareness about a specific cause. Should you leave a note when Jeep ducking? If you choose to, certainly. The initial Jeep duck that Parliament left for an unsuspecting car owner included a small note and quickly became one of the uplifting stories of neighbors connecting during COVID. However, it is not necessary to attach any message to rubber ducks while Jeep ducking. If you want, you could briefly explain Jeep ducking or maybe your 4 wheel drive club info. The choice is yours. |
Today
Today, Jeep Ducking involves placing ducks on Jeeps as a friendly gesture, often accompanied by notes or stickers. This simple act of leaving a duck has evolved into a popular game known as #duckduckjeep. Some take a picture of the duck and post it on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook. Using hashtags like #duckingjeeps makes it easy to connect with other enthusiasts. We’ve even seen creative spins, adding costumes or themed decorations to the ducks, which add to the fun. Some think it is silly, but it is fun for most. The tradition has also become somewhat organized. Groups and Facebook pages dedicated to Jeep Ducking provide guidelines and suggestions, maintaining the spirit of camaraderie. Collecting the ducks has become a hobby for many, and turning mundane parking lot moments into uplifting events. Community Impact The positive impact of Jeep Ducking is significant. This practice began as a means to spread happiness during the COVID- pandemic. Today, it continues to promote a sense of community and unity among Jeep owners. |
Fight for Every Inch
POCATELLO, ID – The BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC) held its annual Board Meeting and Membership Meeting this last weekend in Las Vegas, NV where it has been tradition to hold the meeting during the annual SEMA show. During the meeting, Spencer Gilbert and Rebecca Antle (Arizona State Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs) were elected to serve as members of the BlueRibbon Coalition Board of Directors. The Board of Directors also held its election of officers. Ranch Pratt was elected to serve as the President of the Board. Shannon Welch was elected to serve as the organization’s Vice President. Rebecca Antle will serve another term as Secretary, and Crystal Crowder (Wild Pistons) was elected to be the Treasurer. The future of BlueRibbon Coalition is strong as this team brings deep experience and new ideas with them to advance its mission of fighting to keep public lands open for the public.
As all forms of outdoor recreation explode in popularity, BlueRibbon Coalition is positioned to play an outsized role in shaping public policy for outdoor recreation access in the years to come. The Board and staff spent several days exploring ways to create more unity among outdoor recreation advocacy groups, ways to educate and inspire the public to support outdoor recreation, and ways to push back against the relentless efforts to restrict public access to public land. |
Blue Ribbon Coalition is asking for your help to challenge the abuse of the Antiquities Act.
On April 15, 2021, Utah Governor Spencer Cox announced the State of Utah would be likely to sue if national monuments in the state were expanded unilaterally. The Governor’s official response to the monument expansions on October 8, 2021 included the following statement, “As Chief Justice Roberts noted earlier this year, the purpose of the Antiquities Act is to protect the ‘smallest area compatible with the care and management’ of significant archeological or historical objects to be protected. We agree and will consider all available legal options to that end.” We are mobilizing public pressure to hold the Biden Administration accountable to the American people. But if we are to wage the strongest possible effort, we are going to need your support. More information can be found at the Blue Ribbon Website, Fight for every inch. |
Forest Service, BLM and Arizona State Land
Forest ServiceArizona has 6 forests - Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino, Coronado, Kaibab, Prescott and Tonto. Each one of these forests have several districts. Each individual forest has thier own maps call a Motor Vehicle Use Map or MVUM.
The MVUMs will show the roads that are open to motorized use plus where you can camp. These maps are availabe at each districts rangers office or with the use of Avenza. BLMBLM has 5 Arizona District Offices - Artizona State Office in Phoenix, Colorado River Office , Pheonix District Office (Hassaymapa), Arizona Strip District Office (St. George, UT) and the Gila District Office (Tucson).
Each district office has Field offices within their areas of the state. Maps are availalble for some areas but not all. They are being updated all of the time. |
Arizona State LandArizona State Land is not public lands. This is land that has been put aside for the Arizona School system. by an Act of Congress ini Febuary of 1863; it granted sections of 16 and 36 of each township for the benefit of "Common Schools." In 1910 the Arizona-New Mexico Enabling Act passed authorizing The terriory to become a state and also as part of the act asigned sections 2 and 32 of each township is to be held in trust for the Common Schools (K-12 Ecucation).
The Arizona State Land Department was formed in 1915 to help provide money to the schools through the sale of property. Trust lands that are sold or leased become significant contributors to the health and vitality of Arizona’s economy, providing a strong and significant economic development impact in all parts of the state. You are required to buy an Arizona State Land permit to cross, stop or camp on ASL. Permits are $15 for an individual and $20 for a family. Recreational permits are available on line at: : Arizona State Land Department |