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Anglers reel in the fish at the Choctawhatchee Bayfest and Nick’s Chicks fishing tournament

Nick’s Seafood Restaurant hosted two fishing tournaments in conjunction with the Freeport Bayfest on Sept. 20, 2014. A variety of fish were caught in the Choctawhatchee Bay and weighed in at Hammock Bay Sports Complex in Freeport. There were 21 registered participants in the ladies tournament and 13 in the Choctawhatchee Bayfest tournament. Contestants competed for total weight of two speckled trout and one redfish, all species combined weight, and mystery stringer division. There was also a junior division. Standings...

Florida Heritage Day at E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center Oct. 4

Go back in time with the E.O.Wilson Biophilia Center on Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Exhibits and demonstrations include: blacksmithing, flint knapping, wood turning, turpentining, whip cracking, local artifacts, pioneers and plants, tours of the historic Florida Cracker house. Kids Activities include Candle Dipping, butter making, corn husk dolls, live farm animals, pioneer games, atlatl throwing, Forida Cracker stories Snacks available for purchase. General Admission: Adults $8, Children $5 2 and under free. The E.O. Wilson Biophilia...

Walton County Fair coming to DeFuniak Springs Oct. 6-11

Six days of family fun in store at the fairgrounds The Walton County Fair, a tradition since 1924, kicks off six days of family fun on Monday, Oct. 6, 2013. Sticking to its roots as an agricultural fair, there will be livestock competitions every day including rabbit, poultry, hog, horse, lamb, goat and cattle shows. The Fair also provides an opportunity for youth and adults to showcase their artwork, handicrafts, growing crops. Other activities will include a dog show, hot...

Enjoy a guided tour and paddle of Morrison Springs Sept. 25

Time: 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Hosted by Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance, Discover Roads Less Traveled eco-tours will introduce you to some very special places in Walton county. Learn about Florida’s crystal clear springs as we paddle Morrison Springs in Northeast Walton County. We will paddle and explore around the spring and then out towards the Choctawhatchee River and back. Learn about our precious local water resources, how many millions of gallons of water Morrison Springs emits every day, and where the...

Learn surf fishing at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Sept. 19

Time: 9 – 11 a.m. State Park Surf fishing is a popular sport along the beaches of Topsail Hill. This program will teach you what types of bait will work, what times of year certain fish can be caught, and common fish you can catch from the beach. Fishing gear is optional as the park has fishing gear to use. This program will take place at the beach access, park in the day use parking area and catch the 9...

Free entry to Florida State Parks September 8

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service is celebrating National Literacy Month with special events at state parks. The month will be celebrated in conjunction with International Literacy Day on Monday, Sept. 8 and National Library Card Signup Month. Any state park visitor who brings a library card, a library book or who donates a new or gently used family friendly book will receive free* entrance in honor of International Literacy Day on Monday, Sept. 8. (*This offer...

Freeport Choctawhatchee BayFest fishing tournament September 20

Nick’s Seafood Restaurant is hosting a fishing tournament in conjunction with the Freeport Bayfest on Sept. 20. Entry fee is $50 per angler and the weight in location is at Hammock Bay Sports Complex in Freeport. TOURNAMENT TIME: Safe light in the Choctawhatchee Bay, morning of September 20, 2014. Tournament will end at 4 p.m. WEIGH-INS:  3 – 4 p.m. *NO FISH WILL BE WEIGHED BEFORE 3 p.m. SPECIES: Speckled Trout, Redfish, and all other freshwater/saltwater fish species that are...

Walton County fishing report for Aug. 26

Fishing has never been better! Choctawhatchee Bay area: Redfish and trout good bites. Early morning or early evening seems to be a mix of best bites. River: You name it, catfish, bass, shellcracker, warmouth, bluegill or bottom fishing with earthworms. Get out there! 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...