May 10, 2012

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Walton County fishing report for May 9

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay: Folks are either striking out or killing the fish. It’s a hard call. Trouts and reds being caught along with a few blues and Spanish mackerel. Creeks/river: River keeps getting better with the shellcracker starting to bite on popping bugs and flies. Surf: Pompano fishing is still good. A kayak fisherman reported seeing a school of black fin tuna and folks have been catching them off the pier! “Don’t pay attention to the weatherman’s prediction,...

FWC asks for help in chipmunk research

Have you seen a chipmunk lately? Eastern chipmunks are thought to live in only a few locations in Northwest Florida but researchers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) are asking anyone who has spotted one to report the sighting. Wildlife biologist Chris Winchester said information may be recorded at https://public.myfwc.com/hsc/chipmunk/getlatlong.aspx. Smaller than a gray squirrel, the Eastern chipmunk is slightly reddish in color and has white and black stripes running down its back and light stripes above...

Now is the time to apply for gator permits

Phase I application period ends May 16 By Stan Kirkland, FWC Those people looking for a different type of hunting experience will soon have their chance. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is accepting permit applications now to hunt alligators during the upcoming season. The state alligator harvest season is Aug. 15 through Nov. 1. It is the twenty-fifth year Florida has had a statewide alligator hunting season. Steve Stiegler, a wildlife biologist in the alligator management program,...

Public forum on the geology of Choctawhatchee river basin May 23

South Walton Community Council hosts Dr. Jon Bryan Do you wonder why our beaches are so white? And why is some of the sand black? Get the answers! The South Walton Community Council will sponsor a public forum on May 23, Wednesday, at 7 p.m. at the Coastal Branch Library, 437 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach. The public is invited.  Dr. Jon Bryan will be discussing the geology of the Choctawhatchee River basin region, including a review of beach sands along the coast of Walton County and Northwest Florida. Dr. Bryan is a Professor of...

Learn about sharks at Topsail May 11

Learn about these fascinating creatures of the Gulf Time: 2 p.m. Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Topsail Hill Preserve State Park will be hosting a presentation on sharks. Sharks are fascinating creatures that can range in size from 6 in. small to an enormous 39 ft. long. Come out and join Topsail for a presentation to learn more about the sharks that roam the coastal waters of Florida. Meet at the Day-Use parking area on Hwy 30A and take...