OHRV and Snowmobile Safety Education

The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department strongly recommends that all riders participate in a Safety Education Class. State law requires that all operators 12 years of age and over must possess either a valid Motor Vehicle Driver’s License or must have successfully completed an approved OHRV or Snowmobile Safety Education Class when operating off their own property. The safety certificate is valid for both OHRV and snowmobile operation; two separate courses are not required.

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Traditional OHRV / Snowmobile Safety Education Courses

Safety Education Courses for snowmobiles, All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), trail bikes, and UTVs are taught by Fish and Game-certified volunteer instructors. This page is updated frequently with new courses. The safety course certifies individuals 12 years of age and older. There is no charge to take the courses, and parents are encouraged to stay during class time. NOTE: Pre-registration is required for all courses. To register, contact instructor listed.

Be considerate. If you have signed up for a class and are unable to attend, please call the course contact person as soon as possible. Most classes have a waiting list. Thank you for your assistance.

Upcoming Courses

• Pittsfield

  • Pittsfield Community Center, 74 Main Street
  • 11/23/2024, 8:00 - 3:00
  • Must pre-register, call or text 603-608-6977
  • Lunch will be provided; Parents encouraged to attend

• Canaan

  • Canaan Fire Station, 62 NH Route 118
  • 11/30/2024, 9:00 - 3:00
  • Must pre-register, call 603-306-1966
  • Bring lunch; parents encouraged to attend

• Colebrook

  • Colebrook Fire Station, 18 Pleasant St.
  • 12/7/2024, 8:00 - 3:00
  • Must pre-register, call 603-991-5102
  • Lunch will be provided; Bring warm clothes; Parents encouraged to attend

• Milton

  • Milton Town Hall, 55 Industrial Way
  • 12/7/2024, 9:00 - 3:00 
  • Must pre-register, call 603-918-9942
  • Lunch will be provided; Parents encouraged to attend

• Brookline

  • 2 Post Office Drive
  • 12/14/2024, 8:30 - 3:00
  • Must pre-register, call 603-673-0254
  • Lunch will be provided; Parents encouraged to attend

• Pittsburg

  • Pittsburg Ridge Runners Clubhouse, 17 Dickson Lane
  • 12/14/2024, 8:00 - 3:00
  • Must pre-register, call 603-381-0331
  • Bring lunch; parents encouraged to attend

• Tuftonboro

  • Tuftonboro Fire Department, 189 Middle Road 
  • 12/14/2024, 9:00 - 3:30
  • Must pre-register, call 603-271-3129
  • Lunch will be provided; Parents encouraged to attend

• Holderness

  • 1089 US Route 3
  • 12/14/2024, 9:00 - 3:00
  • Must pre-register, call 603-968-3700
  • Bring lunch; parents encouraged to attend

• Charlestown

  • Club Groomer Building, 805 Old Claremont Road 
  • 12/15/2024, 9:00 - 3:00
  • Must pre-register, call 603-826-3118
  •  Bring riding gear. Lunch will be provided. Parents encouraged to attend

• Candia

  • Southern NH Snow Slickers Clubhouse, 73 Tower Hill Road 
  • 12/21/2024, 8:30 - 4:00 
  • Must pre-register, call 603-234-8609
  • Parents must attend; Lunch will be provided

• Wentworth

  • Baker River Valley Snowmobile Club, 197 North Dorchester Road
  • 12/21/2024, 9:00 - 3:00 
  • Must pre-register, call 949-726-2343
  • Lunch will be provided; Parents encouraged to attend

• Gilford

  • Belknap County Sportsmen's Assoc. 182 Lily Pond Road
  • 1/4/2025, 8:30 - 3:30 
  • Must pre-register, call 603-552-7456
  • Parents encouraged to attend; Lunch will be provided