2023 TL! Poster Program Open while supplies last

1. Please Note:

The Tread Lightly! 2023 Free Education Poster is open while supplies last.

Thank you to the FOX Factory Trail Trust, New Mexico Department of Game & Fish, and Wyoming State Trails Program, for making the free education program possible in 2023!

Address the pressing recreation issues in your area by ordering up to 20 free, customizable posters from Tread Lightly!

Please note that we will only allow 20 free posters maximum per agency or organization while supplies last. Tread Lightly! reserves the right to deny poster requests.

All posters will be printed on high-quality, weather resistant material in size 20x24.

If you have questions, please contact jerrica@treadlightly.org. Thank you for helping share our message of responsible outdoor ethics.

Orders may take up to 4-6 weeks to ship. Posters cannot ship internationally or be sent to PO boxes.

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* 1. Please provide your contact information. Please note, we cannot ship these to PO Boxes. Please provide a non-PO Box address.

Name: *

Agency/Organization: *

Address (no PO boxes): *

Address 2:

City/Town: *

State: *

ZIP: *

Email Address: *

Phone Number: *

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* 2. How many visitors does this area receive per year? (Please provide your best estimate)

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* 3. Quantity of posters requested:

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* 4. Please select 5 responsible recreation tips. (Must be exactly 5)

All users yield to horses.

Always wear a personal floatation device (PFD).

Ask first before accessing private property.

Avoid driving in streams which damages vegetation and fish habitats.

Avoid muddy trails when possible.

Avoid wheel spin.

Bathroom facilities may not be available.

Be a good steward.

Be a thoughtful shooter and pick up litter and target trash left by others.

Be aware of other trail users and use a bell on blind corners when riding an e-bike.

Be courteous to other users on the trail.

Be friendly to other users.

Be prepared for spills. Carry a spill-kit.

Be sure that everyone's firearms are unloaded and grounded (laid down) before anyone goes downrange.

Bury or pack out human and pet waste.

Carry a trash bag and when possible pick up any litter you find.

Check fire restrictions with your local land manager.

Cross streams slowly and only at designated points.

Cutting switchbacks affects the integrity of the trail and causes erosion. Please stay on the trail.

Demolishing or vandalizing trail signs reduces available funds for trail improvements and maintenance.

Deviating from the trail destroys resources.

Discourage others from creating graffiti or defacing scenic viewing locations.

Dispose of human and pet waste.

Do not cut standing trees - dead or alive.

Do not damage vegetation.

Do not fly drones higher than 400 ft above the ground.

Do not fly drones near wild animals.

Do not fly drones within 25 ft of people, property or vehicles.

Do not shoot household appliances or other objects dumped in public lands.

Do your part. Irresponsible behavior causes trail or public land closures.

Downhill bikers should yield to uphill hikers and other bikers.

Extinguished campfires should be cool to the touch. Never leave a hot campfire.

Fireworks are prohibited.

Flying drones near forest fires creates hazards for firefighting aircraft. Do not fly near forest fires.

Forest roads are not the desert, please manage your speed accordingly.

Go over obstacles, not around, to avoid widening the trail.

Graffiti is vandalism and ruins natural scenic viewing areas.

Inspect and wash your vehicle after your ride to reduce the spread of invasive species.

Keep pets leashed near protected sites.

Keep the noise and dust down.

Keep vehicles on roads and parking areas.

Keep your drone in sight at all times.

Learn how to maneuver the obstacle, and stay on the trail.

Leave artifacts and fossils for others to enjoy.

Leave gates as you find them.

Leave it better than you found it

Limit your time to one hour or less per shooter if others are waiting to shoot.

Maintain a safe speed.

Motorized and mechanized travel in federally designated Wilderness Areas is prohibited.

Only shoot at appropriate targets and with a safe backstop.

Pack it in, pack it out.

Pack out toilet paper.

Pack out your trash including food wrappings, shotgun shells, brass or steel cases, and targets.

Respect all fire restrictions.

Respect all signs and barriers.

Respect and protect rock art.

Respect avalanche warnings.

Respect cultural and historical sites.

Respect no wake zones.

Respect the rights of others: Don't kick up dust.

Respect the rights of others: Know when to yield.

Share the trail.

Shooting across roads, trails, waterways or into caves is dangerous and prohibited.

Shooting at signs, kiosks, trash containers, buildings and other property is vandalism and illegal.

Shooting at trees and other natural objects is illegal and leaves a negative image about shooters.

Shooting in developed recreation sites such as campgrounds, trailheads, and parking areas is prohibited.

Spectators should remain behind shooter during any shooting activity.

To prevent the spread of invasive species, do not move firewood.

Travel only on routes designated open for ATVs.

Travel only on routes designated open for dirt bikes.

Travel only on routes designated open for e-bikes.

Travel only on routes designated open for four wheel drive vehicles.

Travel only on routes designated open for OHVs.

Travel only on routes designated open for UTVs.

Understand the MVUM map before you ride. Riding UTVs off trail or around trails damages resources.

Use a map and know which routes are designated as open to off highway vehicles.

Use a Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) and know which routes are designated as open to off highway vehicles.

UTVs can magnify damage to trails, please take turns slowly and do not kick up dirt on the side of the trail.

Wake creates erosion. Do not ride or boat near shore.

Wear your helmet and other safety gear.

Wetlands, lakes and streams are sensitive habitat. Avoid disturbing sensitive soils.

When flying drones, avoid campgrounds in use.

When riding in potential avalanche areas, always wear a beacon.

Yield to uphill travel.

You must have an appropriate license for commercial drone use.

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* 5. Please select the logo that best represents the area the posters will be displayed in. If none of the options available are appropriate, please select No Logo.

Bureau of Land Management

United States Forest Service

National Park Service

Army Corps of Engineers

US Fish and Wildlife

No Logo

2023 TL! Poster Program Open while supplies last

1. Please Note:

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Poster Sample

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* 1. Please provide your contact information. Please note, we cannot ship these to PO Boxes. Please provide a non-PO Box address.

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* 2. How many visitors does this area receive per year? (Please provide your best estimate)

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* 3. Quantity of posters requested:

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* 4. Please select 5 responsible recreation tips. (Must be exactly 5)

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* 5. Please select the logo that best represents the area the posters will be displayed in. If none of the options available are appropriate, please select No Logo.

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Choose one image you'd like at the top of your poster. You may select your choice on Question 6 below.

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* 6. Choose 1 Image for your Poster

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* 7. Name of the Organization You'd Like on the Poster (ie BSA Troop 52, New Mexico Jeep Club, Friends of Lake Tahoe, Uinta National Forest, etc)

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* 8. Name of the Recreation Area You'd Like on the Poster (ie Payette National Forest, Lake Mead, Hey Joe Canyon, etc)

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* 9. Optional: Please include any feedback to improve next year's poster program. Thank you for your participation!