A legislative committee doesn't like the idea of allowing all-terrain vehicles to use state land.

A legislative committee had tough questions for the state's top environmental official over a proposal that would allow all-terrain vehicles to cross state land.

The Agency of Natural Resources now says it wants to create a pilot program for up to three trails on state property. Environmentalists say the proposal still goes too far, and could lead to a surge in illegal riding.

VPR's Jane Lindholm talks with Danny Hale, Anthony Iarrapino and Warren Coleman of the Agency of Natural Resources about allowing ATV's limited access to state land.

Vermont State Police are investigating the death of a 17-year-old Whiting youth who died after his all-terrain vehicle went off the road.