Nets fired from a helicopter caught the animals, and they were transported to their new home in horse trailers.

The bighorn were given health examinations and vaccinations and their ears were tagged. Six were fitted with radio collars. The transplanted wild sheep will supplement an existing population on the west side of the Dirty Devil River.

Writing advocacy letters

On the heels of its popular "How to Lobby" clinic, the Utah Rivers Council will hold a clinic on "Advocacy Letter Writing" on Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. Participants will learn the basics of writing effective letters to elected officials, and can write a letter about current proposals to increase investment in water conservation. Space is limited. Contact Sarah at 801-486-4776 or sarah@utahrivers.org to reserve a spot.

Bald Eagle Day

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will hold its annual Bald Eagle Viewing Days on Feb. 3 and Feb. 10. In addition to viewing live bald eagles at sites across the state, participants at the Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area will get a look at Utah's newest license plate, which features a bald eagle, at 10 a.m. on Feb. 10.

Viewing with wildlife officials is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the exception of the Salt Creek Waterfowl Management Area, where hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Spotting scopes will be available for people to see the eagles at each of the sites.

Bald Eagle Day sites (Feb. 3): Fountain Green State Fish Hatchery, east of Nephi; Split Mountain/Green River in Dinosaur National Monument; and Cedar Valley, northwest of Cedar City.

Bald Eagle Day sites (Feb. 10): Salt Creek Waterfowl Management Area, 10 miles northwest of Corinne; Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area, west side of Farmington.

Park City WinterFest

Park City is holding its annual "nonstop" party, called WinterFest, from Feb. 2-11. WinterFest celebrates the anniversary of the 2002 Winter Olympic opening ceremonies. One of the early events is the final stage of the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race on Feb. 3. Other activities include live music, fireworks, moonlight snowshoeing, cross-country ski tours and a three-day ice sculpture contest. Visit the Park City Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau Web site, www.parkcityinfo.com, for more information, including a schedule of events.

State Parks Board

The Board of Utah State Parks and Recreation will meet Feb. 5 at 9 a.m. at the Department of Natural Resources building, 1594 W. North Temple, Salt Lake City. The public meeting's agenda includes boating rule amendments, a This Is The Place Heritage Park update, Trails Advisory Council member approval, Dead Horse Point State Park Resource Management Plan approval and Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Approval.

Free REI clinics

Hear about the adventures of the Atlas Alaskan Adventure Tour, as participants discuss their journey trekking, climbing, skiing and paddling down the Kongakut River to the Arctic Sea. The trip was an effort to draw attention to the need to protect wildlife in the area, preserve the ecosystem and prevent commercial invasion of invasion of the land. The clinic is Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Salt Lake store, 3285 E. 3300 South, in East Millcreek.

Learn how to take care of a bike during the harsh conditions of winter at a winter bike maintenance clinic Feb. 1 at 7 p.m., at the Sandy store, 10600 S. 230 West.

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