All-terrain vehicles in Vermont will no longer be allowed on state land. The Agency of Natural Resources is repealing a rule that permits ATVs on public land because it says the state doesn't have enough resources to enforce against illegal activity.

The Shumlin administration has officially proposed repealing a rule that allows all-terrain vehicles on state land. The announcement has pleased environmentalists and disappointed ATV riders.

Burlington Free Press reporter Candace Page says despite a decision by the Shumlin administration to back away from allowing limited use of ATVs on state lands, a trail in Island Pond will be permitted.

Governor Shumlin has tapped Chuck Ross as Secretary of Agriculture, citing his experience as a farmer, legislator and aide to Senator Patrick Leahy.  Shumlin says he wants to invest in infrastructure and aggressively market Vermont food products.

Over the objections of lawmakers, the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources has adopted a rule to allow all-terrain vehicles on state land.

Governor Jim Douglas says his administration will brush aside legislative opposition and allow all terrain vehicles to use state land. The administration's plan could face a legal challenge.

A legislative rules committee has unanimously rejected a Douglas administration proposal to permit all-terrain vehicles on state land.

A Vermont legislative committee that reviews rules issued by the executive agencies of state government will consider whether to allow all-terrain vehicles on state-owned land.

A legislative committee that reviews rules issued by the executive agencies of state government appears poised to object to one that would allow all-terrain vehicles on state-owned land.

Vermont environmental officials are getting tough questions from lawmakers about rules allowing limited use of all-terrain vehicles on 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 use of all-terrain vehicles on state-owned land is up for a hearing before a panel of Vermont lawmakers.

The Douglas Administration's proposal to allow all-terrain vehicles on state land has stirred up strong feelings around the state.

A proposal to allow limited use of All Terrain Vehicles on state land has raised environmental concerns.

An overflow crowd of nearly three hundred filled a Montpelier auditorium last night to weigh in on a proposal to allow all terrain vehicles limited access to state lands. The Agency of Natural Resources has proposed allowing ATV access in designated areas to connect existing trails on private land. 

Should all terrain vehicles be allowed to use state land? That's the subject of a public hearing in Montpelier. The Agency of Natural Resources stirred up considerable controversy when it proposed a rule that would allow ATV connector trails across state property.

As the popularity of riding all-terrain vehicles has grown, networks of trails have developed around Vermont. Enthusiasts say they're prevented from expanding their network because of a ban on using ATVs on state land.