August 24, 2013

Archive

FWC wants public input in proposed rule changes for zone D

Two new rule changes are being considered for the 2014 – 2015 Zone D Deer Season, and FWC wants to know what you think! Click here to take a brief survey on the proposed antler point regulations in Zone D. Click here to take a brief survey on the proposed changes to the antlerless deer season in Zone D. Click here to read more about the proposed rule changes. There are links to both surveys from this site as well....

Bay County Audubon hosting bird walk at Conservation Park Sept. 14

The Bay County Audubon will be hosting a bird walk at Conservation Park in Panama City Beach on Sat., Sept. 14. The walk will be from 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. The walks are free along with binoculars available. Conservation Park is located at 100 Conservation Drive, Panama City Beach. The park has over 2900 acres to explore, 14 miles of trails and board walks. Click here to learn more about Conservation Park. For information call Panama City Beach Parks...

Walton County fishing report for Aug. 22

Fishing good in a few places Choctawhatchee Bay: Water is muddy, however a few of the clear locations some nice bites. A few trout bites if you are fishing on top of their heads. Sheepshead in clear places. Destin or near the Hathaway bridge. Some black snapper and a few reds. Believe it or not, a few bass bites near the 331 bridge. Creeks/river: Catfish. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where...

Learn a new hobby at free Women’s Fishing Clinic in Panama City Beach Sept. 7

Learn the skills to successfully cast your line into the sea by attending the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Women’s Fishing Clinic in Panama City Beach on Saturday, Sept. 7. Participants will not only take home a lifelong hobby, they will leave with a new appreciation for the marine environment. They will learn the basics of environmental stewardship, fishing ethics, angling skills, safety and the vulnerability of Florida’s marine ecosystems in a fun, laid-back atmosphere. The free, day-long...

An evening with author and gardener James Farmer in Rosemary Beach Sept. 7

Reception featuring drinks from Farmer’s Sip & Savor followed by a lecture and presentation The Rosemary Beach Foundation is hosting author James Farmer on Sept. 7 at the Rosemary Beach Town Hall. The event will be held at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25. Click here to purchase. James Farmer is a Southern author, gardener, floral and interior designer, cook and garden-to-table lifestyle expert. He is a young, fresh voice for his generation on how to incorporate elegant seasonal garden living...

Walton County Sheriff’s Office issues road closure information for Aug. 18, 2013

The Walton County Sheriff’s office has issued a statement on area flooding and closed roads for Aug. 18, 2013 South Walton damaged roads, Deputy confirmed: 1.) Chat Holly – under large amount of water. 2.) Scenic Gulf DR at Poinciana is underwater. 3.) South Geronimo has water all the way across the road, but it is passable. Public Works has put a sign up. 4.) Open Gulf St is flooded, passable only to large trucks and SUVS, not small sedans....