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Ft Wainwright ORV Policy - Ronster - 01 May 08 I havent had a chance to read it all yet, but this just came through the base email. OFF-ROAD RECREATIONAL VEHICLE AND MOTORIZED WATERCRAFT USE
ON US ARMY LANDS This section applies to the operation of off-road recreational vehicles (ORV) on Fort Wainwright and Donnelly TA controlled lands. Off-road recreational vehicle (ORV) and motorized watercraft regulations apply to all persons, civilian and military, operating ORVs and motorized watercraft on USAG-AK lands. All ORVs and motorized watercraft will be operated in compliance with State of Alaska laws addressing registration, safety equipment and pollution. The regulations contained in this supplement are not quoted verbatim from Army Regulations. They have been formatted for your convenience. Off-limits/Closed Areas for ORVs/Watercraft are the same as listed on pages 2-4 of this recreation supplement. Seasonal restrictions may also apply. Call for additional information. 1. Off-Road Recreational Vehicles (ORV) Defined. Off-road recreational vehicles are defined as motorized vehicles primarily designated for operation over hard surfaces including frozen lakes and rivers. They include snowmobiles, dirt bikes, four-wheelers, swamp-buggies, civilian use small unit support vehicles and four-wheel drive vehicles. ORVs are further defined into two classifications, those with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) or gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 1500 lbs. or less, and those over 1500 lbs. 2. Motorized Watercraft Defined. Motorized watercraft is defined as watercraft propelled by machinery. This includes any vessel temporarily or permanently equipped with a motor (e.g. riverboats, airboats, hydrofoils, personal watercraft). 3. Off-Road Recreational Vehicle (ORV) and Motorized Watercraft Areas. All land and water areas will be closed to off-road recreational use by motorized off-road recreational vehicles except those areas and trails, which are determined suitable and specifically designated for ORV use as established by the USAG-AK Natural Resource Management Plan.
USAG-AK uses the following classification system to describe recreational areas on installation lands. Open Use Area: Open to all types of off-road recreational vehicles. Open to all other recreational activities year round.
Modified Use Area: Open to all types of off-road recreational vehicles. No restrictions for any off-road recreational vehicles when soil is frozen. All off-road recreational vehicles must stay on existing roads and trails during summer months. Motorized watercraft must stay with existing open water channels. Open to all other recreational activities year round. Limited Use Area: Open to all non-motorized recreational (hunting, fishing, trapping, hiking, skiing, and berry picking) year round but are not open to any type of off-road recreational vehicle at any time. Motorized watercraft must stay within existing open water channels. Closed Area: Closed to all recreational activities year round. 2. Off âRoad Vehicle (ORV) Registration:
3. Safety:
4. Liability:
5. Violations and Revocation of Privileges:
6. Motorized Watercraft/Boats:
A. Tanana Flats Training Areas 202, 203, and 204 Motorized Watercraft Restrictions. The Tanana Flats Training Areas 202 and 203 are bordered by the area between the Salchaket Slough, Bonnifield Trail, Willow Creek, and the Tanana River. This area is divided into the upper fen (TA 203) and lower fen (TA 202).
Ft Wainwright ORV Policy - naturalbornmudder - 01 May 08 this is a good read. It seems that the clubs current by-laws are in line with what FWW requires for use as well, so GTG. Ft Wainwright ORV Policy - Ronster - 01 May 08 The one thing I noticed is that there is unrestricted use during the winter months due to ground freeze, but marked trails only during the summer. Has it always been this way? Also, I see that we need to attend a 30 minute class at the FTWW outdoor rec area. In the past it was just one person had to have attended, it doesnt say that anymore. Ft Wainwright ORV Policy - gijoey - 01 May 08 i had to watch the video in order to rent their sleds, pretty dull and is focused on atvs. could be considered hazing for prospective members. Ft Wainwright ORV Policy - akdsmer - 01 May 08 Ronster Wrote:I see that we need to attend a 30 minute class at the FTWW outdoor rec area. In the past it was just one person had to have attended, it doesnt say that anymore. Only if "WE" means military personnel. Score one for the guy who got denied admission into the Air Guard. :fishslap: Ft Wainwright ORV Policy - ARCTIC_EXPRESS - 01 May 08 might be a good thing for all club members to take the class would look good for the club Ft Wainwright ORV Policy - Ronster - 01 May 08 akdsmer Wrote:Only if "WE" means military personnel. Score one for the guy who got denied admission into the Air Guard. :fishslap: Great, now all you need is a rig to wheel :whistle: Ft Wainwright ORV Policy - sevenslats - 01 May 08 Ronster Wrote:...ORV operators and passengers are required to wear a DOT, ANSI, or Shell Memorial Foundation certified helmet, impact or shatter resistant goggles or full face shield properly attached to the helmet, sturdy leather boots or over the ankle shoes, full-fingered gloves, long trousers, long-sleeved shirt of jacket. A high visibility brightly colored out upper garment during the day and retro-reflective for night... naturalbornmudder Wrote:this is a good read. It seems that the clubs current by-laws are in line with what FWW requires for use as well, so GTG. I don't remember seeing that in the By-Laws. :eek: Ft Wainwright ORV Policy - akdsmer - 01 May 08 Ronster Wrote:Great, now all you need is a rig to wheel :whistle: I've got to wheels for a rig, what's the problem? :confused: Oh, yeah. Backwards isn't the same. :oops: Ft Wainwright ORV Policy - Ronster - 01 May 08 akdsmer Wrote:I've got to wheels for a rig, what's the problem? :confused: Oh, yeah. Backwards isn't the same. :oops: You should ask your wife if you can borrow hers Ft Wainwright ORV Policy - akdsmer - 01 May 08 Ronster Wrote:You should ask your wife if you can borrow hers That's a good idea, but it might be simpler to ask your wife if I can borrow yours. :hide: Ft Wainwright ORV Policy - Ronster - 01 May 08 touche Ft Wainwright ORV Policy - SHoppe715 - 01 May 08 Ronster Wrote:ORV operators and passengers are required to wear a DOT, ANSI, or Shell Memorial Foundation certified helmet, impact or shatter resistant goggles or full face shield properly attached to the helmet, sturdy leather boots or over the ankle shoes, full-fingered gloves, long trousers, long-sleeved shirt of jacket. A high visibility brightly colored out upper garment during the day and retro-reflective for night. I don't consider myself rebellious, but as far as wearing a helmet and reflective vest in my driver's seat...make me! On an ATV or dirtbike, well that's a no-brainer, but in a truck? Let me go on record: I fully intend to break the rules by not wearing a helmet while driving my Jeep. If this precludes me from official AO runs on Army land, then so be it. I'll do it until stopped and ticketed and then I'll do it again. :lol: Ft Wainwright ORV Policy - Ronster - 01 May 08 your such a rebel |