(MILES CITY, Mont.) - The BLM Miles City Field Office would like to remind Off-Highway Vehicle operators to respect landowners, wildlife and the landscape and be mindful of travel restrictions on BLM-administered lands.
With few exceptions, cross-country OHV use is prohibited. This is to minimize user conflicts, protect fragile soils, vegetation and wildlife.
Motorcycle and ATV drivers are highly encouraged to obey signs, carry a map and check with the Miles City Field Office to obtain current travel information on established routes and trails.
Remember:
* Driving off-road on BLM lands is a violation. Existing roads and trails are authorized for travel unless otherwise indicated. Remember: It’s not okay to follow a bad example if somebody else breaks the rules.
* Motorized access to public lands must be accomplished by an established county road or highway. Permission must be obtained when crossing private land to get to BLM-administered lands.
* OHV users may only drive cross-country to campsites within 300 feet of an existing road or trail after locating their campsite in a non-motorized fashion. Please don’t drive all over the countryside to select a camping spot.
Off-road violations and public access issues can be clarified by calling the BLM Miles City Field Office at: 233-2800. Violations may also be reported by calling 1-800-TIP-MONT (1-800-847-6668) and online at: https://myfwp.mt.gov/fwpPub/tipmont.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
