About COHVCO

Formed in 1987 by a group of leaders from the four wheel drive, motorcycle, snowmobile, and ATV communities, we work to promote legislation and regulation favorable toward responsible OHV recreation. Over the years, we have established relationships with Federal and State Legislators and Land Managers to enhance OHV opportunities in Colorado. We work closely with local clubs, state and national OHV organizations, as well as other trail and recreational coalitions to promote OHV opportunities. COHVCO was instrumental in starting the Colorado State Parks OHV registration program, and still monitors the program today.

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RECENT NEWS

2022 Year End Report

In the continuing trend of the last several years, this was the busiest year ever.  This year we provided formal written comments on OHV issues basically weekly. There were over 500 bills introduced in the 2022 Session of the Colorado General  Assembly of which 11 were of serious concern to the  OHV/snowmobile and 4wd recreationists. This confirms the need  for professional staff monitoring issues on an ongoing basis.

While volunteers are critically important, they may not be the answer for all  situations and often volunteers are being asked to do more than  ever before. Challenges are becoming more complex every day  but we continue to have major wins for motorized users.

2022 COHVCO Legislative Report

This year the session was distinguished by four major issues impacting the OHV, snowmobile and 4wd communities. The issues include: Colorado Rule 20 and adoption of the California Air Resources Board’s standards for vehicle emissions; reduction in theft of catalytic converters (cats); Reduction in mobile and stationary emissions in general; attempts by the legislature to take wildlife and natural resources management out of the hands of the Department of Natural Resources and place it in the hands of legislators or a commission comprised of academics and scientist with little accountability to anyone, particularly the public.

Comments on Draft Colorado Wolf Plan

These comments are designed to supplement previous comments submitted on this issue.  The Organizations are very concerned that the Plan overly focuses on ranching and farming issues and is entirely silent on many other impacts, such as nonconsumptive recreation, that could be far more severe to the State over time. 


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COHVCO Partners & Supporters

COHVCO has a strong relationship with Federal, State, and OHV community organizations. Check out all of our member clubs and businesses in our Supporter Directory!