Outdoor notes

HUNTERS' OHV SAFETY TIPS

As hunters venture out this fall, Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Specialist Ann Evans offers the following tips to reduce OHV impacts, help protect big game and habitat, and improve hunting and recreation experiences.

Know vehicle use regulations for your hunting area. Contact the local land management agency for OHV travel regulations and information before the hunt.

Stay on roads and trails designated for OHV use. Do not contribute to resource damage, stress to big game, or habitat destruction by creating illegal travel paths, which others may follow.

Have respect for other users. Slow down or stop the OHV when approaching others on the trail. When meeting equestrians, approach slowly, pull over and stop, turn off the engine, remove your helmet and ask how best to proceed.

Limit OHV use in and around campgrounds. Be respectful of other campers' desires for quiet.

For more information on OHV safety tips and education, call 800-OHV-RIDE or visit stateparks.utah.gov.

FREE REI PRESENTATIONS

SANDY — A pair of free presentations will be available to the public at the Sandy City REI store, 10600 S. and 230 West, in the northwest corner of the South Towne Mall property.

Tonight, a presentation on trekking poles will be offered beginning at 7 p.m. Participants can come chat with REI expert Craig Whetman to learn the many features of these multi-purpose tools. He'll cover how to select poles for different terrain and seasons and talk about choices for comfort and ability, as well as offering details of various locking systems, repair and optional features.

On Thursday, Oct. 28, a presentation on rock climbing basics for women will be offered. Join an expert from Momentum Climbing Gym for an introductory class on the basics of rock climbing. Participants will leave with an understanding of the different types of climbing, the necessary gear and how to get started.

Advance registration for these free seminars is strongly recommended.

For more information or to register, call 801-501-0850 or visit the REI website at www.rei.com/Sandy.

RIDES AT HARDWARE RANCH

HYRUM — Another opportunity to take a horse-drawn sleigh or wagon ride through the middle of hundreds of wild elk will begin in December at Hardware Ranch.