CLUB START-UP KIT

NOHVCC offers a free booklet called “Guidelines for Off-Highway Vehicle Clubs: A Resource Guide to Assist in the Formation, Development, and Management of OHV Recreation Enthusiast Clubs.” 

Details and ordering at: https://www.nohvcc.org/assistance/rider-assistance/start-a-local-organization/   

MINNESOTA DNR GRANT-IN-AID MANUAL

This manual covers the operating policies, procedures, and requirements for those who are engaged in the administrative, financial management and stewardship responsibilities in the MN trails assistance program with OHV funds.

Learn more here: https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/assistance/grants/recreation/ohv/program_manual.pdf 

MINNESOTA DNR TRAIL PLANNING, DESIGN, AND DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES

Downloads available at no cost for non-commercial or educational purposes. Call the Division of Parks and Trails at 651-259-5600 or toll free 1-888-MINNDNR for more information. Also available from the DNR bookstore.

Learn more here: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/publications/trails_waterways/tgmanual/index.html 

NOHVCC GREAT TRAILS BOOK

The definitive guide for the planning, designing, constructing, managing and maintaining Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) trails, 350 pages, fully illustrated. Available in print form or as free downloads.

Details for both at: http://gt.nohvcc.org/      

ADVENTURE TRAIL YOUTH SAFETY PROGRAM

Color books, crayons, posters to promote ATV safety to members with children, and at trailheads, schools, restaurants and club businesses. Available free for the cost of shipping from the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC). 

Details at: https://www.nohvcc.org/education/rider-education/adventure-trail/  

MINNESOTA DNR PARKS & TRAILS REGIONAL CONTACTS

Administrative boundaries, office sites, and division management and supervisory personnel

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Get To Know Your Club’s DNR A&Ds

The Minnesota DNR OHV Acquisition and Development (A&D) Specialists are your ATV or ORV club’s “regional voice” and contact to move trail projects forward. They can help you navigate the Grant-in-Aid process, identify local DNR staff and potential local government sponsors, and assist in trail layout and design. 

Northwest Region: Karen Cladas — karen.cladas@state.mn.us, 218-308-2369
Northeast Region: Karine Finken — karine.finken@state.mn.us, 218-328-8992
Central Region: Ali Schmitz — Alexandra.schmitz@state.mn.us,612-354-1132
Southern Region: Open position, contact Ali Schmitz
OHV Planner: Brandon Helm — brandon.helm@state.mn.us, 651-259-5095
OHV Consultant: Joe Unger — joe.unger@state.mn.us, 651-259-5279

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