Outdoor Events
Event Ends: 2010-03-16
Skinny Tire Festival road bike event, March 12-16, Moab. Routes follow the Colorado River and push up into Arches National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park.
More info: www.skinnytireevents.com/
DWR Southern Region RAC Meeting
Event Ends: 2010-03-16
There will be discussion on proposed elk hunting changes at this RAC meeting on March 16, 7 pm, Beaver High School, 195 E Center, Beaver, UT.
More info: www.wildlife.utah.gov/public_meetings/next.php
DWR Southeastern Region RAC Meeting
Event Ends: 2010-03-17
There will be discussion on proposed elk hunting changes at this RAC meeting on March 17, 6:30 pm, John Wesley Powell Museum, 1765 E Main St, Green River, UT
More info: www.wildlife.utah.gov/public_meetings/next.php
World Championship Dutch Oven Cook-Off
Event Ends: 2010-03-20
International Dutch Oven Society will hold its annual World Championship Cook-Off, March 18-20, as part of the International Sportsmen's Expo at South Towne Expo Center in Sandy, Utah.
More info: www.idos.org/
Salt Lake International Sportsmen's Expo
Event Ends: 2010-03-21
Salt Lake International Sportsmen's Expo, Mar. 18 - 21, 2010, South Towne Exposition Center
More info: www.sportsexpos.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewlocation&locationnumber=7
Youth Outdoor Sports Fair
Event Ends: 2010-03-21
Held as part of the Salt Lake International Sportsmen's Expo, March 18-21, South Town Expo Center. Kids can catch fish, learn about predators and find out how to ride an ATV safely. Utah's Department of Natural Resources (which includes the DWR) is sponsoring the Youth Fair.
More info: wildlife.utah.gov/dwr/newsflash/42-utah-wildlife-news/223-an-outdoor-fair-for-kids.html
DWR Northeastern Region RAC Meeting
Event Ends: 2010-03-22
There will be discussion on proposed elk hunting changes at this RAC meeting on March 22, 6:30 pm Uintah Basin Applied Technology College, 450 N. 2000 W., Vernal, Utah
More info: www.wildlife.utah.gov/public_meetings/next.php
DWR Central Region RAC Meeting
Event Ends: 2010-03-23
There will be discussion on proposed elk hunting changes at this RAC meeting on March 23, 6:30 pm, Central Region Conference Center, 1115 N Main, Springville, UT
More info: www.wildlife.utah.gov/public_meetings/next.php
DWR Northern Region RAC Meeting
Event Ends: 2010-03-24
There will be discussion on proposed elk hunting changes at this RAC meeting on March 24, 6 pm, Brigham City Community Center, Brigham City, UT
More info: www.wildlife.utah.gov/public_meetings/next.php
Gunnison sage-grouse watch
Event Ends: 2010-03-27
The Gunnison sage-grouse watch will be in San Juan County. The viewing will be on Saturday morning (March 27). Pre-registration is required for the watch and is restricted to 15 persons. Call Brent Stettler at 435 613-3707 to register. This event may be canceled due to insufficient registrations.
More info: wildlife.utah.gov/dwr/calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2010/03/27/2663/-/NDM0YTE4MjczNGFjNDExMDg3YjRhMzBmYjg4YmUwZjc=.html
Easter Jeep Safari
Event Ends: 2010-04-04
Easter Jeep Safari, March 27-April 4, Moab. This event consists of trail rides, mostly day long trips, departing from Moab throughout this week long event. The official event is hosted by the Red Rock 4-Wheelers Inc. the local four wheel drive club of Moab. Participants provide their own four wheel drive vehicle, take care of their own food and non-alcoholic beverages for the trip.
More info: www.rr4w.com/
Mountain Goat Watch
Event Ends: 2010-04-10
The Watchable Wildlife Program Rocky Mountain Goat Viewing Event will be at the Park and Ride lot at the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon on April 10, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
More info: wildlife.utah.gov/dwr/calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2010/04/10/2811/-/OTYzOTVlMmRiMzBlNDA2NjlhZTZlYzYwNjJiMTY2Y2E=.html
Fishing Blue Wing Olives (fly fishing)
Event Ends: 2010-04-10
April 9 & 10: Fishing Blue Wing Olives - This hatch is unique, because it emerges biannually. That is just one of the tidbits you will learn about the years first mayfly. In this two session class you will learn about the habit of this bug, effective patters and once you are on the stream, effective fly fishing techniques to be successful when fishing this important hatch. Cost: $50.00 Time: 6:30pm Location: WRFlyfisher & Provo River
More info: wrflyfisher.com/shop_class.php3
Casting, a Systematic Approach
Event Ends: 2010-04-15
April 14 & 15: Casting, a Systematic Approach- Casting is the one thing that all of us need to work on. Simply if you want to improve your success on the water, this is it, there is nothing else that will lead to that other than improving your cast. This class will take you through a systematic approach to improving your cast, regardless of your ability. Cost: $50.00/ Time: 6:00pm Location: Liberty Park
More info: wrflyfisher.com/shop_class.php3
GranFondoMoab
Event Ends: 2010-05-02
GranFondoMoab, May 1-2, Moab. A timed road cycling event on the La Sal loop road. For more information go to www.granfondomoab.com or call 435-259-6294.
More info: www.granfondomoab.com/
Entomology 101
Event Ends: 2010-05-15
May 13 & 15: Entomology 101 - This is one of our most popular classes. It will begin in the class room where we will break down the important insect families and of those families of insects that are important to us in Utah and the West. From there we will head to the stream and spend a morning sampling and identifying the real thing. This class will definitely open your eyes and will have you looking at your days on the water in a much more observing light. Cost: $50.00 Time: 6:30pm Location: WRFlyfisher & TBA
More info: wrflyfisher.com/shop_class.php3
Great Salt Lake Bird Festival
Event Ends: 2010-05-17
May 13-17 - The 12th Annual Great Salt Lake Bird Festival has announces that acclaimed author Terry Tempest Williams will be the Keynote Speaker on Saturday, May 15th. Registration for Great Salt Lake Bird Festival programs begins at 9 am, March 4th on-line or by calling 801-451-3278. The festival includes workshops, field trips and many other events.
More info: www.greatsaltlakebirdfest.com/
Lake Powell spring shad rally
Event Ends: 2010-05-23
Lake Powell spring shad rally, May 22-23, 2010.
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Free Fishing Day
Event Ends: 2010-06-05
The one day you don't need a license to fish in Utah is the first Saturday in June, which is Free Fishing Day (June 5). Everyone in Utah can fish for free that day, but please remember that all of the other fishing laws and rules in still apply.
More info: wildlife.utah.gov/dwr/calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2010/06/05/2798/-/OWFmOGIyOWI5NmI5NDBhZjc2YWUzYzk0ZDgyMDA4M2U=.html
National ATV Jamboree
Event Ends: 2010-06-26
Jun 21 - Jun 26, Fillmore. Gather at the POD in Fillmore City with other ATV enthusiasts for the annual ATV Jamboree. Guides offer approximately 30 different rides each day in the Pahvant Mountains, with experienced local guides making stops along the way to describe history, geology, flora and fauna. Participants will enjoy seeing wild turkeys, elk and mule deer as you travel the Paiute ATV Trail and experience some of the most spectacular scenery you can imagine. Pizza parties, pot luck dinners and a progressive dinner in Chalk Creek Canyon are just some of the activities planned during the week-long event. Contact: Nola Whatcott or Jayne Rasmussen Phone: 435-759-2543
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Paiute Trail UTV Jamboree
Event Ends: 2010-08-14
Thurs., Fri. and Sat. Aug. 12, 13, 14, 2010. Guided rides on the premier trail system in the country - The Paiute ATV/UTV trail. All rides are UTV friendly - ATVs are welcome and Invited. UTV / ATV show - show off your custom ride. Vendor and after-market expo. Skilled events and some brute force trials.
More info: www.utvjam.com/
Labor Day Red Rock 4 Wheelers Campout
Event Ends: 2010-09-06
Labor Day Red Rock 4 Wheelers Campout, Sept 4-6, Moab. Overnight trips with backcountry camping, with additional day-trips on each of the three days. The Red Rock 4 Wheelers will organize the event and provide guides, you bring all your other needs. Early trail reservations are recommended since the number of vehicles allowed on each trip is limited.
More info: www.rr4w.com/
Moab Music Festival
Event Ends: 2010-09-13
Moab Music Festival, Sept 2-13. "Music in Concert with the Landscape." World class performances set in the spectacular landscape of the Utah canyonlands region. Visit moabmusicfest.org or call 435-259-7003.
More info: www.moabmusicfest.org/
Moab Century Tour
Event Ends: 2010-09-19
Moab Century Tour, Sept 17-19. This is a major cycling event set in the canyon country around Moab.
More info: www.skinnytireevents.com/
Copyright Dave Webb, 2010