Outdoor notes

HUNT DEADLINE EXTENDED

SALT LAKE CITY — Computer glitches have prevented hunters from applying for 2010 Utah big game hunting permits. For that reason, the DWR will accept applications for an extra week.

The application period was to end on March 1. But the portion of the Division of Wildlife Resource's Web site (wildlife.utah.gov) where people may apply for permits was experiencing technical difficulties the last two days of the period. The site's speed slowed to a crawl and, at times, and hunters couldn't even access the site.

These challenges made it difficult for hunters to get their applications in by the March 1 deadline.

For that reason, the DWR will accept applications for an extra week. Hunters will now have until 11 p.m. on March 8 to submit their applications.

For more information, 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-HIGHWAY AREA TO OPEN

SALT LAKE CITY — The Jordan River Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area will open for the season on Saturday.

Throughout March, and as weather allows, the track will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. until dusk.

Beginning in April, the park will be open Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Cost is $10 per rider.

For more information, call 801-533-5425.

FISH VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT

SALT LAKE CITY — The Division of Wildlife Resources is looking for volunteers to teach 6- to 13-year-olds about fish, the places fish live and how to catch them.

Volunteers are needed in communities stretching from Brigham City to Washington City. To learn more about the clubs, and to volunteer, visit www.wildlife.utah.gov/cf/clubs.php.

The number of youngsters who can participate in the clubs is tied directly to the number of adults who volunteer to help. If more adults volunteer, more children can participate. Approximately 1,500 children and 300 volunteers participated in the program last year.