October 23, 2011

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Be part of the state-wide bluebird blitz Nov. 18-19

Florida Bluebird Society expanding knowledge about eastern bluebirds throughout Florida The second annual Statewide Bluebird Blitz will take place on Friday November 18 and Saturday November 19, 2011. What is a Bluebird Blitz? The Statewide Bluebird Blitz is a concentrated effort by as many volunteers as possible going out all over the state of Florida on specific dates to locate as many Eastern Bluebirds as possible. Why a Bluebird Blitz? There is much general information available about bluebirds, but what...

FWC offers hunter safety course in Walton County

Class held in DeFuniak Springs Nov. 5 – 6 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering a free hunter safety course in Walton County. The course is at the Shooting Range, 955 Smith Road in DeFuniak Springs. Instruction is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 5 and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 6. An adult must accompany children under age 16 at all times. Students should bring a pencil and paper with them to...

Enjoy a hike along Bruce Creek in Walton County

Hiking this beautiful creek an easy trek A great way to explore the Choctawhatchee River basin is taking a hike along Bruce Creek in Northeast Walton County. Located off of State Road 81 south of Ponce De Leon, this shallow creek runs west to east through the center of the county and eventually empties into the Choctawhatchee River. The trail is not maintained, however mostly clear and fairly easily to navigate. This area within the river basin is accessible when...

Walton County fishing report for Oct. 19

Fishing is great! Bay: Flounder fishing is good, some redfish and trout. Word out that someone reeled in a 28″ trout in the Bay. River: Bass fishing has been GREAT, some folks are catching 20 or more… unheard of. Fish are on their fall feed! Lots of good size crappie being a caught and a few shellcracker. This cooler weather will bring the crappie on! Fishing doesn’t get any better than this folks! Danny Copeland wants to remind folks that...

FWC asks fishermen to report giant tiger prawn

Nonnative species of shrimp found in East Bay The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is asking fishermen to be on the lookout for nonnative giant tiger prawn (Penaeus monodon) after a recent sighting in East Bay near Panama City. The Sept. 19 catch marks the first time a giant tiger prawn was reported to the FWC in Florida’s northern Gulf of Mexico waters. Reports have been common in Atlantic coastal waters, and three were reported off the coast...

Visit the Governor Stone schooner at Lafayette Park in Freeport

Visit the schooner Oct. 22 and 23 The National Historic Landmark Schooner Governor Stone will dock for a week at her slip in Lafayette Park on Shipyard Rd. in Freeport beginning October 20.  The vessel will be viewable each day and will open for free guided tours Sat. Oct. 22 and Sun. Oct. 23 from 11:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Friends of the Governor Stone are inviting visitors to step on board and back in time to when similar schooners...

South Walton Fire District hosting open house Oct. 22

In an effort to promote fire/life safety, the South Walton Fire District will be hosting a free “Open House” on Saturday October 22, 2011 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event will take place at the SWFD Station 2 located at 2109 S. HWY 395 Seagrove Beach, Fl. 32459. There will be “live” demonstrations, child safety seat inspections, fire related games and activities, a “jump house” blood pressure checks, food, drinks and fun and more! Please plan on joining...