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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,...

Dead River Landing park improvements near completion

New parking area, camp sites and camping areas By Jeffrey Powell DeFuniak Springs Herald Thanks in large part to a $175,000 grant from the Northwest Florida Water Management District the Dead River Landing has received several much needed improvements recently and is scheduled to re-open within the week. A popular fishing and hunting access to the Choctawhatchee River, Dead River Landing has been used by locals and visitors alike for many years. During hunting season it is common to have...

Spring turkey season is here

Florida’s regular five-week spring turkey season is March 17 to April 22 By Stan Kirkland, FWC For spring turkey hunters, that magical time of the year is here. The spring gobbler season is upon us. Unlike the fall season when hunters try to bust up a flock of turkeys and then call them back together, in the spring, hunters listen for the unmistakable sounds of gobblers gobbling in the distance. Ask a dozen turkey hunters and you will hear just...

Walton County fishing and hunting report for Mar. 7

Fishing is good! Surf: Redfish, some pompano, whiting and even sheepshead being caught. Choctawhatchee Bay: Good redfish report with good numbers along with trout being caught. Creeks/river: Several tournaments in the bad weather last weekend folks were reeling in lots of bass. Hunting: Turkeys are gobbling. Copeland’s has just received their Mathew’s shipment today. Head on over and check out their bows. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop...

Walton County fishing and hunting report for Feb. 29

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay: Redfish and trout being caught. Creeks/river: Bass are thinking about going on the beds. Trout, stripers, hybrids are strong near the mouth of the river. Hunting: Turkeys are gobbling. Copeland’s is now a Mathews dealer! 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 more about Copeland’s. Copeland’s Gun Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S Freeport,...

Walton County fishing and hunting report for Feb. 15

Fishing and weather are great, deer are in rut! Choctawhatchee Bay: Good bit of sheepshead being caught with shrimp. Redfish and trout being caught in good numbers with shrimp and 17 MirrOlures. A few flounder being gigged. Creeks/river: Lots of bass, crappie, and a few stripers and hybrids being caught at the mouth of the river. Deer are on the move, in full rut. Tail end of general gun season this week, muzzleloading next week. Danny Copeland wants to remind...

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...