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New AZ law fundamentally transforms how public lands are accessed
Arizona’s Senate Bill 1567, recently signed into law by Governor Katie Hobbs, introduces significant changes to off-highway vehicle (OHV) regulations. Key updates include requiring driver’s licenses for OHV operation, mandatory training courses, and new definitions for OHVs. The law also imposes penalties for improper OHV use and restricts children’s OHV operation. This legislation, driven by…
Airing Down Tires: Unleashing Off-Road Performance
When it comes to conquering off-road terrain, one common aspect of vehicle preparation is the practice of airing down tires. Airing down, also known as deflating the tires, involves reducing the tire pressure to a level lower than what is recommended for regular on-road driving. While this may seem counterintuitive at first, the benefits it…
U.S. Fish and Wildlife releases biological opinion on the use of fire retardants on National Forest lands
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released a Biological Opinion on February 15, 2023 as part of a Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) regarding the use of aerial fire retardant on National Forest lands. If finalized, the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement will establish additional “avoidance areas” that prohibit the use of fire retardant within…
The agreement between CA and AZ that closes motorized access to public lands
In 2018, following community pushback, California and Arizona conservation agencies and multiple stakeholders, including local organizations and federal agencies, signed an agreement with the Arizona Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to develop Travel Management Plans safeguarding historical sites. This entailed establishing criteria for defining archaeological sites and setting a Planning Area of Potential Effects (APE)…
The ultimate guide to camping in Arizona
Arizona offers abundant camping options ranging from dispersed backcountry sites to designated campgrounds on diverse public lands like National Forests, BLM areas, and state parks. Enthusiasts can enjoy solitude and recreation including hiking, OHV trails, and fishing. Navigation tools like topo maps and digital resources aid in finding ideal spots, while respecting private lands and…
The facts about the Arizona state trust land permit
What do you know about the Arizona state trust land recreation permit? Did you know that Arizona state trust land is not considered public land and a permit is required
Lightbars on Arizona streets – Is it right?
The facts about using a light bar on Arizona roads. From pitch black to damn near daylight. Lightbars can illuminate the night sky with around 90,000 lumens or more. They light up the mountainsides and canyons and make sightseeing possible at night. It’s an attraction to every bug in the range, like a tunnel to…
Let’s talk about trail etiquette
With all the new people exploring the backcountry, it’s important to remember a few guidelines. These guidelines have been developed over the years by sportsmen and other outdoor enthusiasts. They display common courtesy and respect to others, like you, who are out enjoying the Arizona backcountry. This article will go through several of these guidelines…