June 29, 2011

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Walton County fishing report for June 29

Black drum, redfish and flounder in the bay! Salt: The bite is still on for red snapper and fishing is great! Also reeling in some king mackerel a few triggerfish, vermillion and white snappers. Inshore Gulf report brought to you by Capt. Kerry Jones of Not A Dog Charters. Bay: Lots of redfish being caught, not as many trout. Reeling them in with Berkley Gulp bait and shrimp. Large black drum being caught along the causeway and ship in the...

Mandatory burn ban in effect for Walton County

Recent drought conditions prompt decision At their meeting June 28, the Walton County Board of County Commissioners instituted a mandatory burn ban throughout Walton County due to current drought conditions. As long as the ban remains in effect, fireworks that would normally be classified as legal – such as sparklers – are prohibited. Under Florida law, setting off illegal fireworks is a first-degree misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine. Please encourage visitors, colleagues...

Volunteers needed to help build oyster reef on July 1st, 6th, 9th and 16th

The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance is looking for volunteers to help build an oyster reef in Point Washington on July 1st, 6th, 9th and 16th . The project will last from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. You will be bagging oyster shell at the South Walton Center of Northwest Florida State College. Everyone will travel as a group to place bagged oyster shell in the water at a reef site near Point Washington. Some transportation to reef site is available. Meet...

Bay Point Invitational Billfish Tournament and 40/40 Shootout July 6-10

Billfish tournament reels in the big ones Head over to Bay Point in Panama City for the Bay Point Invitational Billfish Tournament and 40/40 Shootout July 6-10. The 5-day tournament also includes Al Hubbard Kid’s Fishing Experience, a Sponsor Village, “Taste of the Town” – with great, fresh seafood from local restaurants and artists colony. Head over on Saturday for the weigh ins and festivities. For more information, go to: http://www.baypointbillfish.com/index.cfm 2011 Schedule of Events Public Parking is available daily...

Learn about wildlife at Topsail July 2

Learn about the critters that call Topsail their home Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park With over 1,600 acres at the park to explore there is a pretty good chance you may have an encounter with one of Topsail’s wild residents.  What will you see?  What could it be?  Come out and join the Topsail staff for a presentation on the common critters who call Topsail Hill their home.  Park at the Day-Use area and take a...

Alaqua Animal Refuge furever friend of the week

Lucky looking for loving home As you can see, this Australian Shepherd/Chihuahua mix is a very happy guy. This handsome fellow holds onto the hope that a new special someone will come along, discover him and know that Lucky is the perfect dog with whom to share a loving forever home. Even if a pet isn’t in your immediate future, it couldn’t hurt to swing by for a visit to meet Lucky and all the rest of Alaqua’s amazing animals....

Walton County fishing report for June 23

Black drum in the bay! Salt: The bite is on for red snapper! A bit spotty on king mackerel. W., S.W. winds built up the surf, this should pass after this front comes through. Inshore Gulf report brought to you by Capt. Kerry Jones of Not A Dog Charters. Bay: Lots of redfish being caught, not as many trout. Reeling them in with Berkley Gulp bait and shrimp. Large black drum being caught along the causeway and ship in the...

Oyster reef construction volunteers needed June 29

The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance is looking for volunteers to help build an oyster reef in Point Washington on June 29. The project will last from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. You will be bagging oyster shell at the South Walton Center of Northwest Florida State College. Everyone will travel as a group to place bagged oyster shell in the water at a reef site near Point Washington. Some transportation to reef site is available. Meet at the South Walton Center...