Off-highway vehicles for recreational use will be restricted in some areas during the Minnesota firearms deer hunting season.
The restrictions, which apply to state forest trails and access routes but not to state forest roads, aim to protect recreational riders from potentially unsafe riding conditions and to minimize conflicts between deer hunters and recreational riders.
“The 2020 riding season has seen many new OHV enthusiasts hitting the trails for the first time, and many of them may not be familiar with these longstanding temporary closures,” said Bruce Lawrence, recreational vehicle coordinator for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Division.
“If you know someone who’s new to riding this year, we encourage you to share this information with them.”
These restrictions include ATVs, off-road motorcycles and other off-road vehicles not being used by a licensed deer hunter in conjunction with hunting.
