September 30, 2011

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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 the rules and regulations regarding two hunting seasons that are just around the corner: muzzleloading gun and the first phase of dove. Immediately following the close of crossbow season in each zone, the muzzleloading gun season begins. Season dates run...

Walton County fishing report for Sept. 28

Fishing is good everywhere! Salt: Lots of bait fish out there. Been catching black grouper triggerfish, vermillion and white snapper… small, but good eating! Inshore Gulf report brought to you by Capt. Kerry Jones of Not A Dog Charters, offering Gulf and Bay charters. Bay: Big redfish out there spooling the lines, catching with live shrimp, Mirrodines and silver spoons. Speckled trout, some Spanish mackerel and skip jacks. River: Bait has been running up the river as far as the...

Econfina Creek history overview and discussion at Pitt Spring Sept. 30

Learn about the Econfina’s rich history and restoration efforts Econfina Creek has attracted varied cultures and conflicts over the millennia.  Five experts will give an overview of the Creek’s rich historical resources during a panel discussion titled, Econfina Creek: Preserving Water Resource History, at Pitt Spring on Friday, Sept. 30, 10-11:30 a.m. central time.  The event is hosted by Northwest Florida Water Management District. A public discussion will follow presentations by Archaeologist Gregory A. Mikell, Florida State University History Professor...

Alaqua Animal Refuge furever friend of the week

Fun loving canine looking for new home Cinco means five, and that’s the perfect name for this American Bulldog/Pit Bull mix, because there are at least five good reasons to make him a part of your family. First on the list of Cinco’s winning ways is his delightful personality. He’s a friendly, fun loving, guy who is always ready for a brisk walk or a rejuvenating nap. Second, he’s a dog with an indomitable spirit, never letting a split front...

Welcome first day of fall

The autumnal equinox, the official first day of fall, is Friday, Sept. 23, 2011 On the autumnal equinox, the sun is directly over the earth’s equator, and there are equal hours of day and night. Since the summer solstice, days have been getting shorter, and from now until the vernal equinox, the days will remain shorter than nights....

Railroad vines bloom along South Walton beaches

Beautiful plant strengthens sand dunes Always a pleasant sight along our beaches, the beautiful blooming railroad vine is also an important protector of our sand dunes. As with the sea oats, the plant helps to stabilize the dunes by rooting at nodes all along its length, and is often planted for that purpose. Each flower opens only once, in the morning, but keep blooming almost all year long, peaking from May through November. The railroad vine (Ipomoea pes-caprae) is native...