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Putting out an open call for anybody that has a Honda Pioneer 700. You MUST be the owner(s) of this machine to get this offer. Please contact me for more info.
ridecoordinator@northidahoatv.org

Joe Sh.

Travel Advisory!!!!
As a result of the recent snowfall, the Backcountry is now closed to wheeled vehicles. Barricades have been put up at the local trailheads, to include Fernan Saddel, Bunco Trailhead and 4th of July Trailhead. The trails are not only open to tracked vehicles. Hayden creek at the intersection of FS Road 206 and FS Road 437 is also closed to wheeled vehicles, however barricades have yet to be placed at that location.
It is also important to know that all the remaining roads in the backcountry are impassable by vehicles. If someone does decide to venture out into the backcountry you should make sure to let someone know where you are going and when you plan to return. Pack plenty of extra food and water and dry clothing. A rescue could take several hours so it is important to be prepared.

I'm planning the Ride Leader's Meeting for the second week of Feb. If you want to lead a ride or have a ride suggestion please let me know.
ridecoordinator@northidahoatv.org
Joe Sh.

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201023005220/en/Polaris-Donates-97000-to-Off-Road-Organizations-With-T.R.A.I.L.S.-Grant

We started off with 17 machines. 4 miles in we lost 6 of them to mechanical issues. At Gold Creek Lodge 3 of those returned and one straggler joined the group. An hour or so after dinner we were down 4 more due to time constraints and driver choice to take a different route. The remaining 10 of us (my mathmatacising ain't so good or my memory is fading...probably both) completed the trip without any issues while occasionally stopping to marvel at the stars and give out the remaining prizes for trivia and scavenger hunt items. Two 5 point bucks, a moose, a skunk, multiple bats and more rabbits and field mice than could be counted were spotted throughout the trip...it pays to lead. :)
Thanks to all who attended and a huge thank you to Kaleb and Suzanne Bleeker for picking up cones for us.
Joe & Michelle

Hello everyone. Sorry for no newsletter this month I had some technical difficulties. On another note the club is looking for a few volunteers to be on the Christmas party committee. We already have a date and place. So, if you are interested please let us know you can contact us or me at president@northidahoatv.org Thank you

Don't forget to check the Chat/Forums section for people posting impromptu rides. ;)

Trail maintenance scheduled for this coming Saturday, August 8. Meet at the 4th of July N parking lot at 8:30 am and ride of at 8:45 am. This is our last scheduled trail maintenance for the season. Will be working on trail 800. Bring water and lunch along with gloves. We have the tools. Also need to bring your 50” max machine to ride to the job site. If you need a ride , let me know. Larry. 208 659 3641. Please sign up on the website.

Evening trail maintenance work party on July 27th. Taking advantage of the temperature cooling down. Work till dark. Meet at the 4th of July N parking lot at 5:00 PM and ride off at 5:15 PM. Please see the signup page on the Event Calendar for contact info and to Register.

IHOP is back to regular hours so our meetings are also.
6:00 dinner/social
7:00 meeting starts

Trail Maintenance on July 11. We would like to have enough people to have two crews working maybe 1/2 mile apart. One crew with at least 7 to 8 people with two gas powered long pole hedge trimmers and two gas powered pole saws. The other 3 to 4 people would throw brush off the trail and shuttle machines. The second crew with at least 4 to 5 people with one gas powered hedge trimmer and one gas powered pole saw. The other 2 to 3 people would throw brush and shuttle machines. More people would be great then we could add chain saws to the crews for cutting larger brush and trimming downfall trees. Meet at 4th of July North parking lot at 9 am. The club has all the equipment. 50” trail. Call if you need a ride on the trail. Bring lunch and water. Usually back to parking lot between 2 to 4 pm.

Larry

The upcoming campout has been limited to ATVs only! Please see the Event Calendar for more info...and then sign up to help with Trail Maintenance. :)
Note: 803 is not one of the trails assigned to NIATV for maintenance. ;)

It would appear people are reporting WA license plates found in ID recreation areas and law enforcement is taking action....don't shoot the messenger.
Joe Sh.

https://cdapress.com/news/2020/apr/18/deputies-send-disc-golfers-back-to-washington-5/?fbclid=IwAR31XToghuENX9FMrc4Hp2U5A0PSG4SpxwgDn-zyVmuyoXtcAAWvtrrQIqA

The Coeur d’Alene River Ranger District is seeking public comments on the Honey Badger Project. Objectives of the Honey Badger Project are to establish and maintain resilient forest stand structure and species composition; reduce the potential for high-intensity wildfire while promoting desirable fire behavior; improve water quality and aquatic habitats, and provide sustainable recreational opportunities. Detailed information and maps regarding conditions in the project area and the proposed activities are available online at the project website https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56220

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, March 27, 2020 – Effective March 28, many or most developed campgrounds and certain other recreation sites on the Idaho Panhandle National Forests will be closed until further notice for the health and safety of visitors and staff. A full list of restricted areas is available below. Read the full closure order here.

As we work through an unpredictable and rapidly changing situation, the health and safety of visitors, as well as Forest Service employees and volunteers is our number one priority. We are working to meet the guidelines for cleaning and to promote social distance per Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To support these efforts, rental cabins will be temporarily closed to public entry indefinitely until further notice and will be closed and unavailable to rent via Recreation.gov. Notification to cabin renters will be made as soon as possible and refunds will be processed.

We are committed to continuing to support our communities

here is a copy of the link to the forest service web page

https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/ipnf/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD717107

here is a link for firewood cutting

https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/ipnf/passes-permits/?cid=fsm9_019032

The 2020 Events Calendar has been posted but...I have only listed the dates and general location. Additional info will not be available until I get the specifics back from the respective Ride Leaders. Please be patient.
Thank you,
Joe Sh.

Thank you everyone who showed up for the ride leaders meeting. Keep an eye out for this years schedule there are some good rides coming up. If you don't see anything that you want that is not on the schedule let us Know. As always subject to change due to snow levels and forest fires . Always keep a watch out for changes of the schedule.

A number of folks have asked me if the ride this Saturday will be cancelled due to weather. At this time I have had no word from the Ride Leader that implies that will happen. In short...It's on like Donkey Kong!!! Dress warm and bring your cameras for the the Fall colors.
Joe Sh.

Forest Service to host open house meetings for the Honey Badger Project - Coeur d’Alene River Ranger District
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, August 19, 2019 – The U.S. Forest Service will hold three open house public meetings for the proposed Honey Badger Project, named from the landmarks of Honey Mountain and Badger Mountain within the project area boundary, located on the Coeur d’Alene River Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests.
The meetings will be held on August 27 at the Athol Community Center (30355 Third Street) in Athol, Idaho; on August 28, at Hayden City Hall (8930 N. Government Way) in Hayden, Idaho; and on August 28, at Coeur d’Alene Fire Station 3 (1500 N. 15th Street) in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Each meeting will be open from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. PDT. Forest Service specialists will staff stations with information on current conditions in the project area, the planning process, and the public commenting process. Participants will have opportunities to ask ques

The info for Ted's Hawkeye Campout has been updated. I apologize for the delay. Ted had the wrong email address for me.
Thanks for your understanding,
Joe Sh.

The Poker Ride to benefit the Sprag Pole Museum in Murray,ID is Sunday July 21st! Come enjoy the scenic loop ride and try your luck at the Poker Hand. $20/person includes dinner, a poker hand and a raffle ticket for the door prizes. Registration is from 8-10 am. Winners announced at 3:30.

Lost Moose has blacked out their reservations for NIATV Club members for this ride but will open them to the public soon. Sign up and contact them ASAP!
This is entirely my fault and I openly apologize for the delay in getting this ride posted.
Joe Sh.

On Sat, June 15, Dennis Falconer, Kaiden Solomon, Steve Powers, Larry May, Joe and Glenda Winters, Dave Haugen, Michelle Gallaway, and Joe Sheasby, cleared one mile of brush off of trail 999. Also thanks to Jeannie Falconer, Kristin Solomon, and Bev Powers and excellent lunch was served after the trail work.

We have approximately 4 more miles to go to finish trail 999. We also have some work that needs to be done on trail 800. So we need all the help we can get. Our next trail maint is Thursday June 27 and then again on Sunday June 30.

Information on the Honey Badger Project

There has been significant confusion with the new Calendar of Events format. "FYI" events (parades, state fair, etc.) were being confused with "NIATV Sponsored Events" (actual Club Rides). I have pulled many items from the Calendar and will be requesting clarification on them. Going forward, "FYI" events will be posted in the Forum Section. Sorry for any trouble this has caused, we're all still in a learning curve here.

Welcome!

NIATV wants to remind all members and guests that we follow the State and Federal regulations as they pertain to our sport. For all riding on public roads, this includes Forest Service roads, machines need to be registered, carry liability insurance, and all riders under the age of 18 are required to wear helmets. We have put together the following list for you to further explore some of the rules we all need to follow: