December 23, 2011

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Merry Christmas from Walton Outdoors

Warmest wishes for a very Merry Christmas Walton Outdoors would like to thank all of our readers for sharing and exploring the wonders of the outdoors this year. Peace and harmony to you and yours this holiday season. We look forward to sharing exciting new adventures in the coming year. God writes the gospel not in the Bible alone, but on trees and flowers and clouds and stars.  ~ Martin Luther...

Antlerless deer season Dec. 26 – Jan. 1

Season helps ensure healthy deer population By Stan Kirkland, FWC Back in the 1960s and 1970s, the idea of an antlerless deer season in Florida would have been met with skepticism. After all, it was during that time when deer were being released in different areas around the state in an effort to rebuild populations. Hunters know this better than anyone, but the recovery is long since complete and antlerless deer hunting is now an accepted and necessary deer management...

Walton County fishing report for Dec. 21

Bass and trout out there Choctawhatchee Bay: Good trout fishing in the bay along with bass at the mouth of the river. Folks catching with soft plastic jerk bait. Creeks/river: Crappie fishing has picked back up again on the river. Danny Copeland wants to remind folks that the resident shoreline license is free. Come on by! Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.” Click...

Friends of St. Joseph Bay Preserves hosting photo contest

Got a great nature photo? Help support the Friends of St. Joseph Bay Preserves by competing in a nature photo contest. Prizes and ribbons will be awarded along with the opportunity to sell your photo entry with a portion of the proceeds going to the Preserves. Winning photos will be on display at Bay Day at the Buffer Preserve on Feb. 4 along with an exhibit at the Preserves Center Feb. 4-11 and the Apalachicola Center for History, Culture and...

Why prescribed burns are good for the forest

Fire is key to a healthy pine forest Ever wonder why Forestry Service and State parks set fire to the forest? The answer is quite simple – to preserve a healthy forest habitat. Not only does the wildlife thrive after a burn, the forest floor rejuvenates to a proper natural balance. Many of Florida’s ecosystems such as longleaf pine sandhills, flatwoods and sand pine scrub cannot survive without fire. It releases nutrients and allows light into the forest allowing regeneration...

Walton County fishing report for Dec. 14

Fishing is good for those that are getting out there! Choctawhatchee Bay: Good trout fishing in the bay and up the creek along with some stripers. Catching  5/1 on the small side. Folks reeling them in with #52 Mirrolures and grubs with 1/4″ heads. Creeks/river: Crappie fishing has picked back up again on the river. Danny Copeland wants to remind folks that the resident shoreline license is free. Come on by! Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report...