Sunsail Caribbean base on the Isle of Spice
October 21, 2010 on 6:58 am | In Beachbooker, Caribbean, Grenada, Sailing, Scuba Diving | Comments Off
Sunsail are delighted to announce a new charter destination in this extremely special, untouched Eastern Caribbean region, available to holidaymakers from October 2010. From the new base at Port Louis Marina in St. George’s, Sunsail will offer bareboat and skippered charters on a fleet consisting of 36 to 38 foot catamarans and monohullls, exclusive to Sunsail.
Known as the Gateway to the Grenadines, the cruising grounds of Grenada (The Spice Island) offer the most exceptional sailing conditions in the Eastern Caribbean along with pristine reefs, colourful coral gardens and access to the famous Tobago Cays!
“We are delighted to be able to expand our charter offering in the Caribbean, and to be able to offer yet another unique and spectacular cruising ground. Grenada really does offer a true taste of what the Caribbean is all about; white sand beaches, turquoise seas and traditional cuisine are just a few of the delights you will encounter here, along with some superb sailing conditions. Grenada is definitely a destination not to be missed”. Simon Conder, Global Brand Manager
With so much to explore in this region, a Grenada yacht charter is filled with a huge choice of unforgettable experiences including swimming, windsurfing, kayaking, snorkeling and scuba diving.
Onshore, this rolling mountainous island is dotted with world famous white and black sand beaches, crater lakes, rainforest and nutmeg plantations that the (spice) island is best known for. Grenada’s rum distillery tours are also a must for any seafaring sailor.
The tropical turquoise waters that lap against Grenada’s shores also provide easy access to neighboring islands. Sunsail will offer one-way charters from Grenada to our St Vincent base or vice versa, creating the opportunity to explore the Tobago Cays, Mayreau, Mustique, Bequia and St. Lucia along the way.
NEW JAMAICA BAY INN BRINGS ISLAND ELEGANCE TO MARINA DEL REY
October 21, 2010 on 6:56 am | In Beachbooker, California, Los Angeles, Outdoors, Sailing | Comments Off
Boutique Luxury Beachfront Hotel and Restaurant to Open November 2010
(Marina del Rey, CA)— This November, the aptly named Jamaica Bay Inn on the shores of Marina del Rey, is scheduled to open its doors with a design that resembles the colorful and relaxed style of a West Indies resort, complete with lush flora, beautiful beachside pool and marina views.
Guests at the new 111-room hotel will be treated to an elegant tropical retreat on the Pacific waters of Marina Del Rey replete with indoor/outdoor fine dining, pool, hot tub, gardens, fire pits, fitness center and seamless access to all of Los Angeles and LAX. Jamaica Bay Inn is currently accepting reservations for December onwards, on www.jamaicabayinn.com or by phone at 310-823-5333 or toll free 888-823-5333.
Vū, an upscale beachfront restaurant featuring small plates of gourmet sustainable cuisine, a “Pacific” wine collection and eclectic seasonal cocktails, will also open in late November under the direction of Executive Chef Kyle Schutte. Vū will begin accepting reservations December 1 at www.vurestaurantmarinadelrey.com
“Marina Del Rey is a treasure trove for both business and leisure travelers,” said Pacifica Hotel Company’s President Matt Marquis.
“Jamaica Bay Inn will offer a fresh, fun lodging choice in this destination that offers the ideal combination of accessibility and professional functionality in a picture-perfect vacation setting.
“From the tropical gardens and magical path that lead guests to the beach, to the welcoming lobby, deluxe guestrooms, fine dining and unbeatable views, we’ve created a hotel that invites visitors to feel on holiday even during business hours.”
Immediately upon arrival, the vibrant decor and energy of the lobby will transport guests’ minds and moods to a faraway Caribbean resort. Rich island-inspired fixtures perfectly complement the colorful walls.
A stone fireplace will be the focal point and create a relaxed and warm atmosphere for guests to gather and enjoy the ambiance.
Each guest room will be a private, peaceful oasis with an understated yet elegant island-inspired décor. By making use of tropical textures like rattan, rich woods and leather, the design captures the essence of sophisticated island living. Upgraded amenities include complimentary high-speed wireless Internet throughout the hotel, luxuriously comfortable bedding, environmentally friendly, luxury bath products, granite countertops and much more.
Each room will feature its own private balcony and provide city views on one side and views of the beach, marina, pool and gardens on the other.
The outdoor patio and pool area will showcase the premiere waterfront location. Lush tropical landscaping will overlook the pool, Jacuzzi and ocean.
Guests can walk along Marina Beach via a meandering garden path, and enjoy the stunning green space along the way.
Meeting and Event Space
Jamaica Bay Inn will offer a high demand setting for small meetings, social events and business gatherings with two distinct spaces for groups.
With fresh ocean breezes and Marina views, they offer picture perfect sites for blending productivity and relaxation.
Located just off the lobby, the Antigua Room will accommodate 75 people for a cocktail reception and 50 in a classroom or banquet setting. With both views and access to the terrace garden and the marina, the room is comfortable and impressive.
The Barbados Board Room will have state of the art flat panel audio/visual capabilities, executive leather chairs, and dark wood conference table. Additionally, a spacious manicured garden lawn welcomes small parties and weddings with a breathtaking beach backdrop.
Vū Restaurant and Bar
The 150-seat indoor-outdoor restaurant and bar, aptly named Vū (“view”), boasts large windows which seamlessly bring the beach, garden and marina inside.
Easily accessed from the lobby or its separate entrance on Palawan Way, the restaurant is open all day for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The outdoor dining area features cozy fire pits overlooking the beach and garden, making it an excellent place to enjoy food and drinks in the ocean air.
Focusing on fresh flavorful California-grown sustainable ingredients, the menu at Vū will feature dishes such as Sweet Tea Poached Lamb “Lollipops” with Roasted Grape Relish, Montana Free Range Bison Carpaccio, a list of inspired Crudos and a Reconstructed Caprese Salad alongside handcrafted cocktails and a Pacific-coast wine list. Chef Kyle, who worked under Iron Chef and Top Chef Hall of Famer, Richard Blais, as well as Chef Tome Hardy at Atanta’s trendy One restaurant in Atlanta, comes most recently from holding Executive Chef reigns at XO Restaurant in North Carolina. Chef kyle’s approach to food is that it should always be “satisfying yet surprising”- always a balance of heart and mind that leaves diners entertained and enthused.
Owned and managed by Santa Barbara-based Pacifica Hotel Company, Jamaica Bay Inn is a reconstruction and expansion of the previously Best Western-branded Jamaica Bay Inn.
After nearly a year of transformation, the result is almost complete with little resemblance other than location, to its original structure.
About Pacifica Hotel Company
Pacifica Hotel Company was formed in January of 1993 to consolidate the hospitality operations of Invest West Financial Corporation, which has been involved in the acquisition, development, refurbishing and operating of quality hotel properties and other commercial real estate properties for almost 30 years. Pacifica’s 23 independent and flag properties in key California cities from San Diego to San Francisco feature outstanding locations, AAA 3-diamond ratings, upgraded amenities and high standards of guest service.
For complete hotel descriptions and reservations, visit www.pacificahotels.com
44km Six Foot Track from Katoomba in NSW’s Blue Mountains
October 20, 2010 on 6:04 pm | In Australia, New South Wales, Outdoors, Sports Travel, Sydney | Comments Off
It’s peak season now to walk the famous 44km Six Foot Track from Katoomba in NSW’s Blue Mountains into Jenolan Caves. While the died hard ,will struggle up hills loaded up with heavy packs jammed with tents, camping equipment, clothes and food, there are a growing number discovering that a glamping (glamour camping & hiking) experience is a far more enticing way to experience this historic walk.
Adventure Tourism specialist Life’s An Adventure are the number one tour operator on the track, offering a 3 day hiking adventure for those wanting to enjoy the walk but be pampered along the way.
On day one guests descend the sandstone cliffs of the Katoomba escarpment passing waterfalls and taking in impressive panoramas across the valley. A stop at Dryridge winery in the Megalong Valley for wine tasting and a delicious BBQ lunch, provides time to recharge the batteries before continuing to the campsite at Coxs River.
Bags are waiting for the guests arrival, there’s time for a refreshing dip in the crystal clear waters of the river before enjoying pre dinner wine with beautiful brie cheese, stuffed olives, delicious dips and watercrackers.
For dinner guests are treated to Thai Snapper, Rogan Josh, Mediterranean Vegetables, Sundried Tomatoes and pine nut salad, roasted kipler potatoes topped off with delectable fresh French berry crepes with whipped cream. After dinner there’s foot baths, lots of laughter and fine red wine flowing.
Day 2 starts with walking up a challenging hill, however the reward at the top is a delicious smorgasbord lunch set up in an ideal location on a table with fresh linen.
The track continues to meander upwards through rich forests and crossing mountain ranges before eventually arriving at Black Range 1500m above sea level. Guests arrive at the campsite and a glass of wine is awaiting them, their bags are placed in their designated tents and a table surrounded by gum trees is set for dinner with fresh white linen and ambient lighting.
A hot shower tent is there so they can refresh after a hard day walking and even a toilet tent houses a comfortable sit on toilet—(no hovering over a dug out hole on this trip!). Another gourmet meal awaits featuring Moroccan lamb, topped off with a Nut and butterscotch tart served with fresh whipped cream.
In the morning there is peculated coffee, hot chocolate and 20 varieties of tea on offer to enjoy with breakfast before the group sets off on the final leg down into Jenolan Caves.
Life’s an Adventure’s all inclusive 3 day deluxe package is priced at $479 per person. Now is the peak time to walk the track with 2 departures running over the October long weekend including one exclusively for solo travellers.
Life’s An Adventure specialise in walking, mountain biking and kayaking guided day and overnight tours. They have recently received a Highly Commended Award in Adventure Tourism in the Blue Mountains 2010 Awards of excellence.
Full details and bookings are available on their website at:
www.lifesanadventure.com.au/six-foot-track-guided-walk
Hayman Wins Top Culinary Awards
October 20, 2010 on 6:04 pm | In Australia, Beachbooker, Dine Drink, Queensland | Comments Off
Hayman, Australasia’s premier luxury nature resort destination on the Great Barrier Reef, was the big winner taking out the two Major Awards and other key accolades at the 2010 Savour Australia Restaurant & Catering Awards for Excellence in Queensland, announced in Brisbane this week.
More than 350 hospitality professionals came together to celebrate the culinary diversity of Queensland and to see Hayman collect the big gongs as Corporate Caterer of the Year acknowledging the resort’s array of memorable dining experiences and Restaurant of the Year, which went to the magnificent La Fontaine, renowned for its superbly innovative modern European cuisine presented in a classical setting of Louis XV1 furnishings, crystal chandeliers overhead and a central limestone fountain.
Hayman and La Fontaine will now be finalists in these respective categories at the Savour Australia National Restaurant & Catering Awards for Excellence in Melbourne in October 2010.
Meanwhile Hayman also picked up awards on the night in the categories of Best European Restaurant, Best Tourism Restaurant, Best Asian Restaurant, Best Breakfast Restaurant, Best Corporate Caterer and Best Wedding Caterer.
In addition to being hailed Restaurant of the Year, La Fontaine, which also offers a beautiful Private Dining Room and a cellar housing the resort’s impressive collection of premium Australian and international wines, was named Best European Restaurant.
Hayman was a winner in the category of Best Tourism Restaurant honouring the signature resort dining experience,
The Chef’s Table, in which guests are taken behind the scenes into the vast Main Kitchen to witness first hand the workings of a focused team of professionals, headed byExecutive Chef Glenn Bacon, who this month was Highly Commended in the prestigious 2010 HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence for his outstanding achievements in culinary presentation and delivery.
The Chef’s Table features an 8-course gastronomic feast with each course introduced by Chef Bacon or another Master Chef and the wines personally selected and presented by a Hayman Sommelier and includes a visit to La Fontaine wine cellar and the popular Hayman Chocolate Room.
Named Best Asian Restaurant was Oriental, showcasing the finest of Asian delicacies presented by Hayman’s chefs in an indoor and outdoor setting amidst beautiful gardens and waterfalls and housing an exquisite Tea House and dining platforms.
Best Breakfast Restaurant went to Azure, one of the truly memorable dining events in the resort with the majority of guests starting their day with an incredible buffet abounding with healthy menu items together with some of life’s indulgences – all to be enjoyed overlooking the breathtaking Hayman Beach and Coral Sea and beyond.
Acknowledging Hayman’s consistency of quality service in the delivery of specially tailored menus in a range of indoor and outdoor resort locations, including themed events, for visiting groups, the resort was named Best Corporate Caterer.
One of the most perfect of settings for a union of marriage, Hayman won the category of Best Wedding Caterer, again recognising the wonderful efforts of this acclaimed private island in offering great dining experiences for guests.
Hayman General Manager, Shane Green acknowledged the dedication and determination of Chef Bacon and his team in continuing to raise the benchmark in culinary excellence at this iconic Australian tourism destination.
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These awards are a fantastic achievement and are testament to a highly creative and innovative group of people,” Mr Green said.
“Even now, we have our kitchen team in battle to create the best Hayman Salad, with the winning dish to be introduced throughout the resort,” Mr Green said.
“And our guests are eagerly trying our new exotically named Burger Cent Cinquente, an infusion of delicacies including, amongst others, wagyu beef, foie gras and freshly shaved Manjimup truffles.”
Hayman continues its commitment to resort excellence and, as part of a 5-year Masterplan, is currently undertaking a significant upgrade and enhancement program across the resort including the delivery in October 2010 of the first Hayman Private Residence and the opening of stunning new Beach Villas in December 2010.
Hayman is owned by Mulpha Australia Limited and is a member of the prestigious organisation, The Leading Hotels of the World.
Castaway Bay Opens at Sea World down under
October 20, 2010 on 6:03 pm | In Australia, New South Wales, Sydney, Theme Parks Zoos Aquariums | Comments Off
Sea World will today officially launch its brand new interactive adventure playground, Castaway Bay.
The exciting new $6 Million family attraction caters for kids of all ages and features an amazing themed ride and fun filled child friendly play areas.
Sea World Director of Operations Dianne Rigg said that Castaway Bay is a wonderful addition to Sea World and will be a great success with both local and interstate guests.
“Castaway Bay has been specially designed for the family market with three exciting and innovative attractions spread over a huge 8000 square metre area,” she said.
An Australian first, the Battle Boats ride features pirate themed boats, each armed with eight water cannons. Kids will be able to spray fellow Battle Boats passengers as well as unsuspecting parents as they watch their kids on the new ride. Get set to get wet!
The Sky Fortress is a huge fort like attraction featuring five fun filled levels of rope bridges, tunnels, slides, games and puzzles. The attraction stands six meters off the ground and is sure to be a hit with the kids.
The best way to experience Castaway is with a VIP Pass which offers unlimited entry to Sea World, Movie World and Wet’n'Wild until June 30, 2011 for just AUD$99.99.
Escape to Cocoa Island Maldives
October 20, 2010 on 6:02 pm | In Airlines, Asia, Beachbooker, Maldives, Singapore | Comments Off
for a Post Party Season Recovery
Cocoa Island Maldives, a COMO Hotel and Resort, is offering 7 nights for the price of 6 to rejuvenate in the New Year.
Cocoa Island is a small private island resort that has brought COMO’s vision of privacy and stylish beach living to the Indian Ocean and is built on South Male Atoll in the clear, warm waters of the Indian Ocean.
Only 40 minutes from Male by speedboat, white sandy beaches, perfect solitude and understated luxury combine to create an environment of natural elegance and a foot-in-the-sand experience.
Cocoa Island will help weary travellers shake off the post Xmas and New Year celebrations and re-energise after the party season.
With organic, locally sourced produce on the menu, personalised yoga instruction available throughout the day and spa treatments including massage, reflexology and facials at the COMO Shambhala Retreat, it is the ideal escape for mind, spirit, body and rejuvenation.
A contemporary resort with a Maldivian soul offering a combination of over water villas and Dhoni suites that sleep between 2 – 4 people, Cocoa Island is relaxed enough to cater for children but offers a level of sophistication sought out by single travellers and couples who want to leave their busy lives behind.
Wake up to the empty horizon and watch the sun set as a tiny fishing boat potters over the cobalt ocean.
Cocoa Island in the Maldives is offering exceptional value in 2011 for guests of 7 nights for the price of 6 in a Dhoni suite including daily breakfast, if they travel from 1 February to 30 April 2011.
Packages include return airfares on Singapore Airlines to Male via Singapore, return speedboat transfers to Cocoa Island Resort, daily breakfast and all taxes prepaid.
* Sydney: $5059 per person
* Melbourne: $5039 per person
* Brisbane: $5062 per person
* Adelaide: $5052 per person
* Perth: $5055 per person
Bonus: Based on earlybird discount of 5% if booked 60 days or more prior to arrival.
To book see you local travel agent or call Singapore Airlines Holidays on 1300 666 772
Boutique Brisbane Hotel Australia’s first “Ladies Only” floor
October 20, 2010 on 6:01 pm | In Australia, Beachbooker, New South Wales, Queensland, Sydney | Comments Off
Call them sexist, but one Brisbane hotel is giving female guests preferential treatment – by offering them access to their very own, gorgeously girlie “Ladies Only” floor.
In what is believed to be an Australian first, The Portal Hotel is one of a handful of international hotels catering for the growing number of independent female travellers who demand luxury and security in equal measure.
According to owner Georgie Woods, the decision to ban boys – from one floor at least – was based on demand within the market. “These days, women account for around 40 percent of Australia’s business travellers – that’s a lot of ladies travelling alone, often in unfamiliar cities without a good working knowledge of the area,” Ms Woods said.
It’s not surprising, then, to learn that 60 percent of women identify safety as their main concern when choosing travel accommodation.
“It goes without saying that security on our Ladies Only floor is paramount – but as we don’t have to worry about appealing to male guests, we’ve also had a lot of fun designing a feminine haven packed with girlie treats that only a female guest could truly appreciate!”
Heightened security is provided by secure access elevator keycards and even the hotel staff employed to carry out duties on the floor are exclusively female.
Rooms have been designed with a female aesthetic in mind and each features a fresh seasonal bloom, scented candle, waffle robe and slippers, complimentary women’s magazines and a refresher unwind pack featuring organic beauty products and MOR bathroom products. Hair straighteners and yoga mats are available on request and can be purchased at the end of the stay.
In place of the standard minibar is the Portal PamperBar, featuring an extensive range of Yuva organic beauty products, Yealands Way Carbon Zero wine range made by award-winning female winemaker Tamra Washington and hair dressing services available from leading Brisbane salon Vogue Nationale.
Conveniently located within a stone’s throw of Brisbane’s central business district, The Portal Hotel boasts 84 individual rooms – 11 of which are dedicated Ladies Only accommodation.
The hotel itself has just undergone a quarter of a million dollar refurbishment, transforming it from humdrum city lodgings into a stylish boutique destination filled with bespoke furniture and antique pieces.
Antique solid steel gates, once ‘the portal’ to a 19th century Parisian mansion, provide an intriguing front entrance, while original artwork and cleverly contrasting interiors ensure every corner of The Portal has been thoughtfully designed.
Free wireless internet, iPod docking stations in every room and a specialised turndown service also come as standard. Guests can also enjoy the culinary delights on offer at the “O” Bar and Restaurant, the latest venture from the restaurateurs behind Brisbane’s favourite breakfast venue the Gunshop Café.
Rates for the Ladies Only floor start at $235.
The Portal Hotel is located in Spring Hill, 52 Astor Terrace, Brisbane.
For enquiries or reservations
phone (07) 3009-3400 or email: reservations@portalhotel.com.au
Take It All Off at Breezes Resorts in Jamaica
October 20, 2010 on 9:02 am | In Beachbooker, Caribbean, Jamaica | Comments Off
Breezes Salutes Growing “Nakation” Trend with “Bare Bones” Package Wrapped in Extras
According to the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR) with 213,000 members, nude recreation – what has come to be known as “nakation” – is a $440 million industry.
Breezes Grand Negril and Breezes Rio Bueno in Jamaica respond to this rapidly growing market with the launch of a Super-Inclusive four-night “Bare Bones” package starting at $900 per person, based on double occupancy.
Au naturel guests at Breezes Grand Negril and Breezes Rio Bueno will not only save on airline baggage fees, as a carry-on bag should be sufficient, but they will also enjoy the freedom of a clothes-free vacation in the comfort of private, beachfront accommodations.
Both properties feature the full-service, à la carte Blue Mahoe Spa, where each “Bare Bones” booking includes a complimentary full body wax and a post-sunbathing “Sun Kissed Aloe Wrap.”
Breezes Grand Negril receives high praise from au naturel travelers and was aptly named one of the world’s “Top 10 Au Naturel Resorts” in 2008 by TripAdvisor.com.
The all-suite resort boasts 44 au naturel accommodations and a pristine white sand beach where guests can “dress down.”
Reminiscent of a quaint Jamaican village, Breezes Rio Bueno’s cobblestone walkways, gingerbread-style buildings and local artisans showcasing handmade goods set the scene for a charming getaway.
Featuring equally superb accommodations as the prude section, Braco Village is a “hotel within a hotel” with 52 au naturel beachfront suites, 24-hour room service, and a swimming pool with a wet bar.
For more than 30 years, Breezes Resorts’ “Super-Inclusive” concept has offered the best vacation value.
A single payment for a “Bare Bones” package covers au naturel beachfront accommodations; all meals and multiple dining options including Japanese, Italian and authentic regional cuisine; unlimited premium brand drinks; a full body wax and “Sun Kissed Aloe Wrap” at the Blue Mahoe Spa;
myriad land and water sports including equipment rental, instruction and green fees; entertainment; weddings; recreational activities; and hotel taxes. Tipping is not allowed. Clubs, carts and mandatory caddies for golfers are additional fees.
To learn more about Breezes or to book your “Bare Bones” package, visit www.breezes.com call 1-877-BREEZES (273-3937)
New Weekly Kauai Culinary Market
October 20, 2010 on 8:57 am | In Beachbooker, Dine Drink, Hawaiian Islands | Comments Off
Kukuiula Village has introduced Kauai Culinary Market, featuring live music, live cooking demonstrations, ocean views from the wine and beer garden, and locally grown produce and other foods.
This special new Market is open every Wednesday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
For information, visit www.kukuiulavillage.com/calendar
Hunting with OHVs: Do You Know the Rules?
October 20, 2010 on 8:44 am | In Outdoors, Plains States, Rockies | Comments OffThis is the time of year when any given day greets hunters with cool crisp mornings, landscapes dotted with changing colors, and opportunities to pursue a variety of game.
With some big game hunts already under way and general deer season just around the corner, now is a good time to remind hunters what the rules are for hunting with off-highway vehicles and why these rules are in place.
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission adopted rules regulating the use of motorized vehicles by hunters in some big game units throughout the state, most recently adding units 66A and 76, the Diamond Creek Zone.
The rules are in response to concerns expressed by many hunters. Even the recent mule deer hunter survey completed in 2007 indicated that most hunters, including those who use OHVs, are concerned about how the use of off-road vehicles can disrupt hunts and disturb hunters.
Other concerns include maintaining the “fair chase” ethic of hunting.
Besides the social aspect to the OHV rule, there is the biological component. For Fish and Game wildlife managers, the increase in the vulnerability of game that hunters introduce when they use off-highway vehicles, including full-sized four-wheel drives, is of particular concern.
The reality is that with the advent of OHV recreation, especially as an aid to hunting, hunters can quickly and easily reach areas that they once could reach only by foot or horseback.
New technology, in the form of modern OHVs, has made remote havens for wildlife more rare and access to these areas quicker, easier and more frequent. The result is a dramatic change in the hunting experience for all hunters and increased vulnerability of deer and elk to hunters.
Researchers at eastern Oregon’s U.S. Forest Service/Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Starkey Research Project studied the effects of removing big game security cover from a large area and then opening the area to motorized access. That research found that hunter success increased from 22 percent before timber removal to 35 percent success following timber removal, to 54 percent success after opening the area to motorized hunters.
The quick, easy access and increased effectiveness that OHVs provide motorized hunters has resulted in a sharp decline in general hunter satisfaction with the hunting experience and with declining numbers of mule deer bucks.
Because of these conflicts between OHV assisted hunting, hunter satisfaction, and the desire of hunters to maintain hunting opportunity, the OHV hunting rule has become an important tool to manage this hunting quality and satisfaction challenge.
Make no mistake; this commission rule regarding the use of OHVs as an aid to hunting is not an “ATV regulation.” It is a hunting regulation – no different than the hunting regulations that restrict the amount of let-off on a bow, that permit the use of certain weaponry in a particular hunt, or that set the length of a season.
Does that mean owners of OHVs have to leave them parked at home when they go hunting? Absolutely not.
Remember, Fish and Game restricts the use of OHVs as an aid to hunting in only some of Idaho’s units. So hunters in a unit that does not have these restrictions just have to follow the travel rules of the land manager of that area, whether it be a private landowner or an agency such as the Bureau of Land Management or the U.S. Forest Service.
If the hunt unit does have restrictions on the use of an OHV as an aid to hunting, hunters may be asking: “What does that mean?”
In a nutshell, it means the hunter and the OHV can go where full-sized vehicles are legally allowed, but they can’t go on any off-road trails as an aid to hunting efforts.
Using a motorized vehicle to travel off-road to and from hunting spots, to transport hunters or hunting equipment, or to hunt are some examples of aids to hunting.
However, hunters may be surprised to find that there are exceptions to the OHV rule. An OHV may be used to pack in and pack out a camp, retrieve a downed animal if allowed by the land manager travel rules (no cross-country travel), or even used in the act of hunting if the operator is a holder of a valid Handicapped Persons Motor Vehicle Hunting Permit.
Just be sure that the trails are actually open to travel. To be sure, check with land management agency travel plans. Pay attention to trail signs and printed travel maps available from the Forest Service or BLM. Never take an OHV on a closed trail or pioneer new trails.
Another exception to the motorized vehicle restriction rule is the use of an OHV on private property. It is allowed, even as an aid to hunting, with permission from the landowner.
Hunters are allowed to transport weapons on their OHVs while conducting legal activities, such as carrying camping gear in and out, or retrieving a downed game animal.
For a complete description of Fish and Game’s motorized vehicle rules as well as answers to frequently asked questions, please pick up the latest version of the Motorized Vehicle Rules for Hunters brochure at any Fish and Game Office.
This information is also on Fish and Game’s Website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/cms/hunt/atv
Have a safe and happy hunting season.
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