Wilseyville, CA…Since the mid-1990s, The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office has received funding from the State of California to specifically staff and purchase equipment for off-highway vehicle enforcement activities. Since then, deputies have been assigned to patrol areas of Calaveras County that experience both legal and illegal usage. By employing a balance of education, outreach and enforcement, the Sheriff’s Office works to preserve and enhance allowable opportunities for off-highway vehicle enthusiasts.

During the weekend of November 20th and 21nd, 2021, riders from all over the region came to Wilseyville to test their skills in the “Wilseyville Hare Scramble.” As a long-standing race, the event offered sanctioned races for all ages and skill levels. The event drew a large crowd with approximately 750 riders and many more spectators and vendors. While some contestants were unable to finish their respective races due to minor injuries and mechanical failures, everyone left for home feeling the event in its entirety was a tremendous success.

This event is an example of private organizations offering sustainable long-term OHV recreation events by minimizing the negative impact of illegal and unsanctioned trails on public lands. The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that enjoys using our public lands for operating their off-highway vehicles to do so in a safe manner. Whether you are riding a quad, motorcycle, UTV, or snowmobile, a helmet is ALWAYS required. Remember to always ride with a buddy, let someone know where you are going, and never ride anywhere that is beyond your skill level or is not a sanctioned trail.