April 15, 2013

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Hog hunting available soon on Florida public lands

If you like to hunt wild hogs, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has several upcoming opportunities on public lands in northwest Florida that you won’t find in the most recent printed brochures for wildlife management areas. On the Joe Budd Small Game Area near Tallahassee, still hunters can hunt hogs May 3-5 without having to obtain a quota permit. Additionally, the hunter quota for hog hunts using dogs has been increased from five to 10. Wild hog-dog...

Snake avoidance clinic for dogs at Hammock Bay May 18

The Emerald Coast Vizsla Club is hosting a Snake Avoidance Clinic with Dr. Bud Calderwood, DVM at Hammock Bay on May 18, 2013. The clinic is open to any breed of dog. Dogs must be leash-trained, over 6 months old and weigh at least 20 pounds. Time: 8 a.m. Location: Entrance to the Bay Club at Hammock Bay off of CR- 83A/East Bay Loop Rd/West Bay Loop Rd, Freeport. Turn left off of Hwy. 20 onto East Bay Loop Rd/CR-...

ArtsQuest Arts and Music Festival May 10-12

The 25th annual ArtsQuest Arts and Music Festival will be held Mother’s Day weekend, May 10-12, 2013 at WaterColor Inn & Resort along the beautiful South Walton beaches. Produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County, ArtsQuest weekend features 130 exhibiting artists, art workshops, live demonstrations, “ImagiNation – Where kids rule,” performing art, music, a culinary arts pavilion and more. One of the largest arts festivals in the Southeast, ArtsQuest attracts talented artists from around the country to participate...

Legends and Lore Festival at Falling Waters State Park April 19 -20

The Friends of Falling Waters are proud to present the 10th Annual Legends & Lore Festival at Falling Waters State Park April 19-20, 2013. Come one, come all, step back in time and experience the real Florida, before electricity, cars and Mickey Mouse. You’ll see blacksmiths, flint knappers, animal displays, Civil War re-enactors, Cracker Cow Camp, Grist Mills much more. There will be artists using anything from a chainsaw to a paintbrush with a variety of homemade crafts, artwork and...

Take a dolphin cruise for a good cause May 4

Proceeds benefit Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge Join the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge on May 4, 2013 from 2 – 4 p.m. for an exclusive 2 hour dolphin cruise aboard the Southern Star Glass Bottom Boat. Boarding begins at 1:45 p.m. Relax and enjoy the views of Destin’s picturesque harbor while looking for dolphins and other local wildlife. Partake in food, drink, wine and beer while enjoying live music by Derek Givans.  Door prizes and a 50/50 raffle with proceeds directly...

Volunteers needed for oyster shell bagging April 19

The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance is looking for volunteers to help bag oyster shells on April 19, 2013 from 1 – 4 p.m. You will be bagging at the South Walton Center of Northwest Florida State College, 109 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach. RSVP to Alison McDowell at Mcdowel2@nwfsc.edu (850) 200-4173 or Rachel Gwin gwinr@nwfsc.edu What to bring/wear: Wear clothes and close-toed shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring sunscreen, snacks, a water bottle and a hat. Water and gloves...

Walton County fishing report for April 10

Fishing is a mix bag and good! Choctawhatchee Bay: Trout in a variety of sizes along with some sheepshead still biting. Creeks/river: Nice reports of shellcracker starting to bite along with good reports of bass in the area ponds. In shore: The cobia are biting along with pompano. Some reports of Spanish and King Mackerel. 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 here...

Choctawhatchee Estuary Festival at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park April 27

Educational fun for everyone Date: Saturday, Apr. 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park, Friends of the Emerald Coast State Parks and the Mattie Kelly Cultural & Environmental Institute of Northwest Florida State College will sponsor the Choctawhatchee Estuary Family Festival. This family event will feature fun, educational activities and displays showcasing our coastal environment. Cheer on the crab races and get your hands dirty as you make fish printed T-shirts to take home....