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Former Red Bay resident shares family history, photos of Lost Lake

Area along the Choctawhatchee River boasts long history of outdoor recreation, logging Former Walton County resident DeWayne Ray has fond memories of fishing and hunting around the Red Bay area of Walton County. According to Ray, his ancestors the Chamberlains, Tiners and McDonalds spent time fishing and hunting at Lost Lake (now named Lost Lake at Tilley Landing) as far back as the 1830s. The family owned property where the old road began to the lake from Red Bay. “My...

Dove hunt at Cypress Cattle Oct. 5, 2013

Cypress Cattle is hosting a dove hunt on Saturday October 5. It will be an all-day event, with skeet shooting from 10 -11:30 a.m., a catered lunch (fish fry) at 11:30 a.m., the afternoon hunting birds and a bonfire after dark. Price is $100/gun, $15 for non-shooters. It’s a limited opportunity hunt, contact Luke (850) 685-5890 or Clint (850)865-4183 to reserve your spot. Answers to a few FAQs: -Hunter Safety and enjoyment are our priorities, hunters will be placed at...

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....

Bowhunting field day for FWC Internet course in Bay County Aug. 24

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sponsoring a bowhunting field day in Bay County on Aug. 24 for serious archers who have taken the online portion of the course. Instruction is from 8 a.m. to noon at the FWC’s Northwest Regional Office, 3911 Highway 2321 in Panama City. The purpose of this class is to provide advanced instruction to bowhunters on such topics as the fundamentals of bowhunting, safety, hunting techniques, stalking, trailing and sportsmanship. Even though...

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...

Walton County fishing and hunting report for January 23

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay: Trout bite has been hit and miss. Either folks reeling in none or many. Sheepshead bite is on in a big way along with a few black drum. Creeks/river: Some crappie and bass. Shelcrackers have roe. Very odd. Hunting: Deer are in rut as it should be. 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 to find out...

FWC announces 2013 Python Challenge

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is announcing the 2013 Python Challenge™ with its goal of increasing public awareness about Burmese pythons and how this invasive species is a threat to the Everglades ecosystem, including native wildlife. As part of the Python Challenge, both the public and Florida’s python permit holders are invited to compete to see who can harvest the longest and the most Burmese pythons. On Jan. 12, the Python Challenge™ kick off started a month-long...