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Jarhead
March 4th, 2008, 06:17 PM
Michigan

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The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council

NOHVCC is a national body of OHV recreation enthusiasts that develops and provides a wide spectrum of programs, materials, and information to individuals, clubs, associations, and agencies in order to further a positive future for responsible OHV recreation.

State Representative
Bill Chapin
10504 Broughwell Road
Rives Junction, MI 49277-9653
517-569-8046
cccbill@dmci.net (cccbill@dmci.net)
Associate Representative
Lewis Shuler
3220 W. Shady Side Rd.
Angola, IN 46703
260-665-8546 (H)
517-416-0126 (C)
517-781-4805 (O)
ccckids@verizon.net (ccckids@verizon.net)




Recreational Trails Program

The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is a Federal Highway Administration program. RTP funds come from the Federal Highway Trust Fund and are available to States to develop and maintain recreational trails and trail-related facilities for both non-motorized and motorized recreational trail uses. Each State administers its own program. You can contact your state RTP Administrator to find out what trail projects are being funded in your state and how to apply for project funding.

State Administrator
Jim Radabaugh
State Trails Coordinator
Forest, Mineral, and Fire Management Div.
Dept. of Natural Resources
Stevens T Mason Building
P.O. Box 30452
Lansing, MI 48909-7757
517-373-1276
517-373-2443 (F)
radabauj@michigan.gov (radabauj@michigan.gov)




United States Forest Service

Many National Forests provide excellent OHV riding opportunities. For this reason, we have provided a list of U.S. Forest Service employees in charge of trails or resource management in each National Forest in your state. It's a good idea to familiarize yourself with these individuals, as they can be a great resource for information. It is especially important right now, since the Forest Service is in the process of implementing its November 2005 Travel Management Rule which requires each National Forest to designate those roads, trails, and areas that are open to motor vehicle use. Once this designation process is complete and a Motor Vehicle Use Map is published, no OHV use will be allowed off of designated routes. Therefore it is extremely important for the public to be engaged in this process.
Michigan National ForestsForest Office AddressForest ContactTelephoneHiawatha (http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/hiawatha/)2727 N. Lincoln Rd
Escanaba, MI 49829 Dave Maercklein906-789-3301Huron-Manistee (http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/hmnf/index.shtml)1755 S. Mitchell Street
Cadillac, MI 49601 Ken Arbogast231-775-2421Ottawa (http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/ottawa/)E6248 U.S. 2
Ironwood, MI 49938 Lisa Klaus906-932-1330 xt. 328

Creative Fab
March 5th, 2008, 11:56 AM
Bill Chapin, former executive director of the Cycle Conservation Club

Lewis Shuler, current executive director Cycle Conservation Club

Jarhead
March 5th, 2008, 12:52 PM
Bill Chapin, former executive director of the Cycle Conservation Club

Lewis Shuler, current executive director Cycle Conservation Club
Interesting facts, thanks Pat.

Trail_Fanatic
March 5th, 2008, 07:27 PM
NOHVCC is primarily funded through the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC). Seems logical that they'd have motorcyclists as representatives. It's like United having 4WD enthusiasts as representatives.

Creative Fab
March 5th, 2008, 10:11 PM
I have never met Mr. Shuler but know Bill well. Bill is definately a motorcycle only guy and believes trucks and Jeeps belong on the highway. He is however a walking encyclopedia on the Michigan ORV system since it's inception. Mulders only rival in that department!

I respect him for his knowledge on the subject but dislike him for his contempt for our sport.

kb8ymf
March 6th, 2008, 07:07 AM
I have never met Mr. Shuler but know Bill well. Bill is definately a motorcycle only guy and believes trucks and Jeeps belong on the highway. He is however a walking encyclopedia on the Michigan ORV system since it's inception. Mulders only rival in that department!

I respect him for his knowledge on the subject but dislike him for his contempt for our sport.

I've met Lew. He's no where as bad a Bill was but he is definitely looking out for the MC crowd. NOT a multi use person at all.
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