January 23, 2012

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Legends of the crow

Backyard Safari By Jessica Basham, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission It’s not a typical winter morning in Florida. Most of the state is 70 degrees and it’s January! Everything outside is brown, bare and dull. The only noise is the rustling of leaves and the coo of mourning doves. Then, loud and clear in the distance I hear the caw of a crow. As the morning continues, other crows join and the lone call becomes chatter. Are they telling...

Mardi Gras dog parade and festival at Hammock Bay Feb. 18

Enjoy a parade, costume contest, movie and more Time: 4 p.m. Saturday, February 18, 2012 Location: Hammock Bay, Freeport Come make history at the 1st Annual Mardi Gras Dog Parade at Hammock Bay. The theme this year is Beach Bound Hounds! Hammock Bay Trail will be filled with dogs dressed in beachy Mardi Gras attire, decorated small floats and themed golf carts, wagons or anything with wheels.  Hammock Bay’s Town square will be jiving with Mardi Gras jazz rhythm and...

Choctawhatchee Audubon events and programs for February 2012

Join the Audubon for birding education and field trips The following are upcoming events and programs for the Choctawhatchee Audubon Society: February 2: Monthly Meeting: The Choctawhatchee Audubon Society will offer a public program titled, “Shorebirds of the Florida Panhandle”, at its regular monthly meeting. Learn how to identify the various species seen on local beaches, hear fascinating details about their behaviors, and find out what’s being done to protect them. The program will be presented by Alan Knothe, who...

Walton County fishing and hunting report for Jan. 18

Fishing is good, deer are finally on the move! Choctawhatchee Bay: Speckled trout and redfish along with a few sheepshead. Hearing a few folks are gigging flounder. Creeks/river: Around the mouth of the river folks are catching some mid-size hybrids. Crappie in the river. Deer are on the move finally with the bucks starting to chase the does. Danny Copeland wants to remind folks that the contrary to what FWC has stated about not printing the regulation books, plenty of...

Review of changes in the 2012 Florida fishing regulations

Redfish, speckled trout and grouper changes come into effect From the FWC – Some Changes in 2012 Marine Regulations By Stan Kirkland, FW The year 2012 brings several changes for marine anglers who fish Florida waters. In November, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) met in Key Largo and voted to increase both recreational and commercial fishing opportunities for spotted sea trout. The expanded opportunities come as a result of successful sea trout management. For recreational anglers, the...

Freeport church gives back with community garden

A mess ‘o greens offered at Freeport United Methodist A sign that says “Please Help Yourself” is not often seen these days. However, the folks at Freeport United Methodist Church have provided a community garden that gives back. Rev. Wesley Syfrett along with volunteers Ed Yerbey, Butch Shaffer, Greg Yancy and Brian Babbs decided last October to do something that gives back to the community. A field was plowed, a sprinkler system put in and rows of greens such as...

Explore geocaching hidden treasures in and around Walton County

Hundreds of hidden treasures can be found in North and South Walton If you have a Global Positioning System (GPS) enabled device and a little bit of imagination, you don’t need to go far to find hours of great family fun in Walton County. The sport of geocaching has proven itself to be a popular pastime with many, as several hundred treasures are hidden throughout the county. Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunting sport in which participants use a GPS...