If ATVers want to preserve their ability to ride on legal ATV trails and some private lands, they need to learn to properly respect the outdoors. Safe, responsible riding lessens and ATV's impact on the land and the animals and plants that live there and creates goodwill with both private land owners and public land use agencies.
Respect the outdoors by:
Always obtaining permission to ride on private property before you head out. Otherwise, you're just trespassing. If you gain permission, be sure to leave all gates and fences exactly as you found them to keep live stock safe where they belong.
Always removing any trash you find, even if it's not yours. Carry a rolled up trash bag and some bungee cords so you're prepared to leave a place better than you found it.
Stay on the ATV trails and disturb vegetation and wildlife as little as possible. Keep your noise to a minimum and do your best not to cause damage to the terrain.
Use courtesy on the ATV trails. Be willing to give the right of way, especially to horses and hikers. You should turn your engine off to let horses pass without becoming overly panicky.
By demonstrating respect for the outdoors, land owners, and other people you encounter on the ATV trails, you are helping to erase the image of the careless ATV rider who recklessly abuses his privilege of riding. All ATV riders must do their part to keep the sport alive for future generations.
