Western Hunting Expo

The second annual Western Hunting & Conservation Expo will be Feb. 6-9 at the Salt Palace Convention Center. Hunters can apply for 200 Utah limited-entry permits on the Web or in person at the show. Expo events include an Alan Jackson concert on Feb. 8, a huge taxidermy collection of some of the world's highest-scoring trophies and a floor show featuring hunting gear, art, hunts and clinics. Visit www.huntexpo.com for more information.

Safety first

Youth snowmobile courses

Utah State Parks is holding its "Know Before You Go!" youth snowmobile and off-highway vehicle education classes through January in Salt Lake, Weber, Davis and Morgan counties. Youth ages 8 to 16 are required by state law to take a safety class before operating snowmobiles on public lands or trails. Call 800-648-7433 to register or for more information.