Outdoor notes

BUFFALO ROUNDUP SET

The public is invited to attend a modern, western roundup of buffalo on Antelope Island.

The roundup will begin Oct. 22 at 8 a.m. when riders on horseback start moving the bison toward the handling facility on the northern end of the island.

This is an opportunity for the public to see the roundup of one of the nation's largest and oldest public herds and to see an American icon up close.

Visitors may view the riders and bison from the eastside road leading to the Fielding Garr Ranch. A complete and sweeping view of the action is available from a safe distance. Visitors are encouraged to bring binoculars for a closer view of the animals and handlers.

From Oct. 31 through Nov. 2, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily, visitors may observe as the bison are weighed, blood-tested, inoculated and scanned. All bison have a microchip implanted behind the ear, which serves as permanent identification and stores the animal's health history.

On Nov. 8, some buffalo will be sold. For additional sale information, call Steve Bates at 801-209-4678.

Park fees are $9 per vehicle or $6 for bicyclists and walk-ins. For more information, call 801-773-2941.

BULL, SPIKE PERMITS GONE

Permits to hunt bull elk with a rifle or muzzleloader in Utah sold out recently. Permits to hunt on spike only units and any bull units sold out in September.

Even though rifle and muzzleloader permits are gone, permits to hunt elk with a bow and arrow are still available.

Utah's three extended archery elk areas will be open into December.

More information about the extended archery areas is available on Page 29 of the 2008 Utah Big Game Guidebook. The free guidebook is available at www.wildlife.utah .gov/guidebooks and from hunting license agents across Utah.

For more information, call the nearest DWR office or 801-538-4700.

COUGAR PERMIT DEADLINE

Those who want to hunt cougars on limited entry units must submit applications on www.wildlife.utah.gov no later than 11 p.m. on Monday.

Those who need help applying can call 801-538-4700 no later than 6 p.m. on Monday.

Permits to hunt on Utah's harvest objective units go on sale Nov. 6.