February 8, 2012

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FWC adopts new seasons for gag grouper in Gulf

Changes will make state gag grouper season same as federal – July 1 through Oct. 31 offshore in Walton area The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted Feb. 8 to change how gag grouper is managed in Gulf of Mexico state waters (excluding Monroe County). The decision, which came during day two of the three-day February Commission meeting, will achieve consistency with federal management efforts while potentially providing a region-specific recreational season in four counties. The FWC manages...

Walton County fishing and hunting report for Feb. 8

Fishing and weather are great, deer are in rut! Choctawhatchee Bay: Lots of hybrids near the mouth of the river. One group of folks reeled in 75 in one day. Trout still abundant but small. Some sheepshead being caught Creeks/river: Bass, crappie, and a few stripers being caught. Deer are on the move, in full rut. Danny Copeland wants to remind folks that the contrary to what FWC has stated about not printing the regulation books, plenty of the new...

Davis Properties in Seagrove caters to bicyclists, butterflies, and bees

New real estate office provides a friendly and welcome rest stop along 30A Next time you are in Seagrove, stop by the new Davis Properties office and rest a while. The company’s new outdoor surroundings are a welcome repose for pedestrians and cyclists alike. The location is hard to miss with a whimsical, brightly colored Watermelon bench out front. When owner Larry Davis planned the company’s new digs, he wanted to create something inviting for folks passing by. And indeed...

Find a Florida boat ramp on FWC website

FWC promotes boating access with new database The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) introduced a new feature on its website. Users can now view and search a database of Florida boat ramps. “Providing safe, convenient access to Florida’s waterways is one of our goals,” said Pat Harrell, the FWC’s Boating Access Coordinator. “This database is designed to help keep boaters informed about facilities that are currently available.” Boaters can visit the Public Boat Ramp Finder site to locate...

Black Creek Buddy Boat Bass Tournament dates announced

Black Creek Buddy Boat Bass Tournament officials have announced their 2012 tournament dates: Mar. 10, Apr. 14, May 12, June 9, Jul. 14 and a fish off on Aug. 11, 2012. $100.00 Entry Fee Per Boat Annual fee $25 per boat Big fish option $20 per boat (1st & 2nd big fish) 75% payback with 10% going to end of the year fish off tournament, Pay back is 1/5 Top 6 boats will fish in fish off tournament on August...

Chautauqua 5K Fun Run/Walk in DeFuniak Springs Feb. 25

Fun for the entire family The DeFuniak Springs Woman’s Club has announced that the fifth annual Chautauqua 5K Fun Run/Walk will be held Sat., Feb. 25, 2012. The event is open to all runners and walkers, men, women and children. Registration will begin at 7 a.m. at the amphitheater and the race will start promptly at 8 a.m. The course will run through the Historic District and along the DeFuniak Springs Lake Yard. The entry fee on the day of...