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Explore The Outdoors Festival a huge success

It was a perfect day outdoors for all explorers at the Sixth Annual Explore The Outdoors Festival. Hundreds of children and adults enjoyed a variety of activities along Black Creek at Live Oak Landing. Hands on activities included fishing, rod/reel giveaways, kayaking, wildlife encounters, interactive educational exhibits, nature-based crafts and much more. Walton Outdoors would like to extend a hearty thanks to the wonderful exhibitors that participated in making the day a huge success: • Live Oak Landing an RVC...

Walton County fishing report for Oct. 7

Fishing is good! Bay: Trout biting on all kinds of baits – spoons DOAs, flukes, and live shrimp. Good bites in Alaqua bayou and along the causeway. River: Huge flathead catfish in the river. Great weather! 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 and Tackle Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S Freeport, Florida 32439...

Eglin Air Force Base recreation permits now available online

By Mike Spaits Team Eglin Public Affairs EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Beginning Sept. 15, 2015, people who use Eglin to get closer to nature will have an easier path to get their outdoor fix. A new web-based electronic permit system, called iSportsman, will debut online Sept. 15 and brings a slew of changes for the more than 17,000 permit holders of Eglin’s Outdoor Recreation Program, managed by Jackson Guard. “For the first time ever, users will be able to create...

Walton County fishing report for Sept. 2

Fishing is great! Bay: Large bites on smaller size of trout, small, medium size redfish. Still Jack Crevalle biting. Lots of mullet! River: Dink bass biting on fire right now. 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 and Tackle Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S Freeport, Florida 32439 (850) 835-4277 Store hours: Mon. –...

FWC approves 70-day recreational red snapper season in Gulf state waters

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a 70-day recreational red snapper season for Gulf state waters at the April 16 meeting in Tallahassee. Red snapper is a popular species that has a strong economic impact for many coastal communities throughout Florida. The 2015 season will start the Saturday before Memorial Day (May 23) and run through July 12, resume for all of Labor Day weekend (Sept. 5-7) and finish with Saturdays and Sundays throughout the rest of...

Walton County fishing report for Aug. 12

Fishing is good! Bay: Trout and redfish bites deep. Get out early. Biting on live shrimp and gold spoons. River: Big flathead catfish bites going on. Good size shellcracker biting on all sorts of bait such as crickets and worms 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 and Tackle Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331...

Walton County fishing report for Aug. 5

Fishing is good! Bay: Some trout bites still going on. River: Some crappie, a little bit of bass and bream bite. Good catfish bite. 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 and Tackle Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S Freeport, Florida 32439 (850) 835-4277 Store hours: Mon. – Fri.: 6 a.m. – 5:30 p.m....