Outdoor notes

SANDHILL CRANE APPLICATIONS

Applications will be available by June 27 to hunt sandhill cranes in three northern Utah counties and Uintah County this fall.

Beginning June 27, applications also will be available from hunting and fishing license agents statewide, the Division of Wildlife Resources' Web site — wildlife.utah.gov — and DWR offices and hunter education centers.

Mail-in applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. on July 11 to be entered in the draw for permits. Applications submitted through the DWR's Web site must be received no later than 11 p.m. on July 11.

Hunters who have a major credit card are encouraged to apply for a permit at the Web site. Hunters who don't have a major credit card must mail in their application. It will take a few days for their application to arrive in the mail, and they're encouraged to mail it as far in advance of the July 11 deadline as possible.

Draw results will be posted by Aug. 2.

Those with questions can call the Utah Wildlife Administrative Services office at 1-800-221-0659, the nearest Division of Wildlife Resources office or the DWR's Salt Lake City office at 801-538-4700.

OFF HIGHWAYS SAFETY WEEK

In an effort to promote safe and responsible off-highway vehicle use, Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. has declared June 24-30 Off Highway Vehicle Safety Week in Utah.

Among the safety tips are:

• Always wear a helmet. Utah law requires everyone under the age of 18 to wear a helmet while driving or riding, but it's a good idea for riders of all ages to always wear a helmet.

• Ride the right size ATV. Riding a machine that is too large can lead to accidents.

• Don't carry passengers unless the ATV is designed for more than one person.

Utah law requires all OHV riders, age 8 until a Utah driver license is received, to complete the Know Before You Go! training course in order to operate an OHV on public land. Children under 8 cannot operate an OHV on public lands.

To register for Know Before You Go! classes or for information on OHV laws and riding areas, contact the OHV Information Center at 801-538-7433 from within Salt Lake City, or 1-800-648 7433 from outside the area.

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