July 31, 2011

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Learn about prescribed fires at Topsail Aug. 4

Get answers to all your burning questions Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Fire is a natural process that has shaped Florida’s ecosystems over the years. Prescribed fires play a vital role in restoring “fire-dependent” natural communities. Learn the answers to all of your burning questions on Thurs., Aug. 4 at 1:30 p.m. Park at the Day-Use area and take a short hike to the clubhouse. $6.00 entry admission per vehicle into the park. Call (850) 267-8330 for...

Rough surf conditions in South Walton from tropical storm Don

Red flags flying today Tropical storm Don brings rough conditions to the beaches of South Walton July 28, 2011.  The bumpy/choppy surf conditions this morning are a windy swell building a bit this afternoon into SSE winds 10-15 knots. South Walton Fire District advises staying close to shore.  Even though the wave heights are only around 2 feet, there WILL BE some strong rip currents across our beaches today. Rip current risk: high…a high risk of rip currents means that wind,...

FWC announces 2011-2012 Florida hunting season dates

Seasons and dates are not applicable to wildlife management areas Click here to download regulation handbooks 2011-2012 Florida Hunting Season Dates(Seasons and dates do not apply to wildlife management areas) Season Zone A Zone B Zone C Zone D Archery July 30 – Aug. 28 Oct. 15 – Nov. 13 Sept. 17 – Oct. 16 Oct. 22 – Nov. 23 Deer-dog training Aug. 13 – Sept. 1  Oct. 29 – Nov. 17 Oct. 1-20 Oct. 29 – Nov. 17 Crossbow...

Walton County fishing report for July 27

Reeling in the smaller kings make for good eating Salt: King mackerel red hot right now, in the 12-15 lb. range. Dealing with a few thunderstorms and looking forward to amberjack season getting ready to open on Aug. 1. The smaller king mackerel are good eating. Here is a recipe for a great mackerel salad: – Water smoke the kings – Add some green onions, bell pepper, black olives, green olives (sparingly), season with some black pepper and Tony Chachere’s...

Lobster seasons about to begin

Season to run through Mar. 31 Recreational and commercial harvest seasons for spiny lobster in Florida are set to reopen soon. The special two-day spiny lobster sport season comes first, July 27 and 28 this year, followed by the regular lobster season Aug. 6 through March 31. The special two-day sport season occurs on the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday in July each year to let recreational harvesters collect spiny lobsters before commercial lobster traps are placed in the water...

Improvements made to Point Washington boat ramp

Renovations include six new parking stalls The Point Washington boat ramp on North County Highway 395 at Choctawhatchee Bay is now open following scheduled improvements aimed to benefit fishermen and boaters. The South Walton facility now has designated truck and boat trailer parking featuring six parking stalls, including one designated ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). The previous ramp was completely removed, and a new one constructed, with new loading docks on either side. The project also included the addition of...