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Florida Sportsman Expo comes to Northwest Florida Fairgrounds Feb. 25-26

Everything fishing, hunting and boating Florida Sportsman magazine will be hosting the popular Florida Sportsman Expo at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds in Fort Walton Beach the weekend of Feb. 25-26, 2012. The expo is like a three-ring circus for anglers, … Continue reading

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Walton County fishing and hunting report for Jan. 18

Fishing is good, deer are finally on the move! Choctawhatchee Bay: Speckled trout and redfish along with a few sheepshead. Hearing a few folks are gigging flounder. Creeks/river: Around the mouth of the river folks are catching some mid-size hybrids. … Continue reading

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Red Bay Grocery and Nick’s Seafood Restaurant hosting 3rd Annual Big Buck Contest

Contest runs Jan. 1 – Feb. 19 Red Bay Grocery and Nick’s Seafood Restaurant are hosting their 3rd Annual Big Buck contest. The contest will last through general gun season. Entry fee $25 per hunter (may score up to 3 … Continue reading

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Antlerless deer season Dec. 26 – Jan. 1

Season helps ensure healthy deer population By Stan Kirkland, FWC Back in the 1960s and 1970s, the idea of an antlerless deer season in Florida would have been met with skepticism. After all, it was during that time when deer … Continue reading

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2011 Boar Squirrel hunting tournament at Red Bay Dec. 3

Red Bay Grocery and Nick’s Seafood Restaurant hosting annual event Date: Dec. 3 Time: 5:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Location: Red Bay Grocery 8704 Highway 81 S Official Rules: Entry Fee: $20 Hunting may begin at safe daylight on Saturday, … Continue reading

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FWC offers hunter safety course in Walton County

Class held in DeFuniak Springs Nov. 5 – 6 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering a free hunter safety course in Walton County. The course is at the Shooting Range, 955 Smith Road in DeFuniak Springs. … Continue reading

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Dove season arrives in Northwest Florida

First of three phases runs from Oct. 1 – 24 From the FWC –  By Stan Kirkland, FWC For many Florida hunters the mourning dove season marks the opening of the hunting season. The first phase of the season runs … Continue reading

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Florida huntin’ season is crankin’ up!

Outta’ the Woods By Tony Young Football season is in full swing, and the 2011-12 hunting season is cranking up. Heck, in Zone A, they’re already into general gun season. But for the rest of us, I’d like to cover … Continue reading

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Free hunter safety Internet-completion course in Holmes County

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering a free hunter safety Internet-completion course in Holmes County. The course will be at the First Baptist Church, 211 N. Waukesha St. in Bonifay. Instruction is from 6 to 9 … Continue reading

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Women’s outdoor workshop coming to Panama City Oct. 15, 2011

Sessions in archery, fishing, wilderness survival, kayaking and more Wanted:  Adventurous and outdoorsy women wishing to learn more about Florida’s great outdoors in a comfortable, noncompetitive, hands-on environment. If this could be you, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation … Continue reading

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