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

• Milford

  • Souhegan Valley Motorsports 459 South Street
  • 12/9/2023, 9:00 - 3:00
  • Class Full- join waitlist by calling (603) 271-3129
  • Lunch will be provided; parents encouraged to attend

• Candia

  • Southern NH Snow Slickers Clubhouse 73 Tower Hill Road 
  • 12/16/2023, 8:30 - 4:00
  • Must pre-register by calling (603) 234-8609 or  pennyh@snowslickers.org 
  • lunch will be provided; parents need to attend

• Holderness

  • Holderness Town Hall- 1089 US Route 3
  • 12/16/23, 9:00 - 3:00
  • Must pre- register by calling (603) 968-3700
  • Bring lunch; parents encouraged to attend

• Hollis

  • Lawrence Barn- 28 Depot Road
  • 12/16/2023, 8:30 - 3:00
  • Class is full
  • Dress for the weather; lunch will be provided; parents encouraged to attend

• Newport

  • Fire Station Sunapee Street
  • 12/16/2023, 8:00 - 4:00
  • Must pre-register by calling (603) 543-6323
  • Lunch will be provided; parents encouraged to attend

• Merrimack

  • Merrimack Parks and Recreation 116 Naticook Rd
  • 1/13/2024, 9:00 - 3:30
  • Must pre-register here
  • Bring lunch; parents encourage to attend

• Pittsburg

  • Pittsburg Ridge Runners Clubhouse 17 Dickson Lane
  • 12/30/2023, 8:00 - 3:00
  • Must pre-register by calling (603) 381-0331
  • Bring lunch; parents encouraged to attend

• Gilford

  • Belknap Sportsman's Club 182 Lily Pond Road 
  • 1/20/2024, 9:00 - 3:00
  • Must pre-register by calling (603) 271-3129
  • Lunch will be provided; parents encouraged to attend

• Milford

  • Souhegan Valley Motorsports 459 South Street
  • 1/20/2024, 9:00 - 3:00
  • Must pre-register by calling (603) 271-3129
  • Lunch will be provided; parents encouraged to attend