November 30, 2011

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Walton County fishing report for Nov. 30

It’s all about speckled trout! Choctawhatchee Bay: Lots of trout being caught. One report of 75 specks reeled in, 15 of them keepers. Folks using #52 sinking Mirrolures along with tiny white flutes. Curly tail grubs are super hot. Some sheepshead being caught along the pilings. Creeks: Small mullet. Danny Copeland wants to remind folks that the resident shoreline license is free. Come on by! Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where...

Hunter and jumper horse training offered with Allison Richards

Instruct, ride, and train hunter/jumper horses from beginner to advanced level Interested in learning hunt seat with a professional in South Walton County?  You can find it with Allison Richards  in Santa Rosa Beach. Allison is a hunter/jumper trainer now offering private and group lessons from beginner to advanced levels. You can reach Allison at: 561-635-9696 or via email at aridinginstructor@gmail.com for more information. Click here for Allison’s resume About Allison: Allison Richards was born in Cincinnati, Ohio where most...

Learn about snakes at the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center Dec. 3

Education is key when learning about Florida snakes Time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Location: E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center Head over to the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center on Dec. 3 and learn all about snakes as Joe Wyatt gives a presentation about snakes in the Florida Panhandle.  Joe is the Naturalist at Hammock Bay in Freeport, Florida.  He has over 20 years of experience in the Natural Resources field.  Joe has advised and worked for several different conservation organizations from...

Cut your own Christmas tree at Strickland-Davis Tree Farm

DeFuniak Springs farm offers three types of trees Bring back an old holiday tradition, or start a new one as you select and cut down your own Christmas tree at Strickland-Davis Tree Farm. There are three types of trees to chose from – Leyland cypress, red cedar or Arizona Blue Ice. The Arizona Blues are available in grow bags for replanting after the Christmas holidays. Pricing is $6/ft. up to 8 foot tall, $7.00/ft. 8 – 10 ft. tall, $8.00/ft....

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, Dec. 3, 2011. Tournament ends at 12 Noon Saturday, Dec. 3, at Red Bay Grocery. Any contestant not checked in with the tournament director by 12 pm will be disqualified. Entry fee is non refundable. Scoring: Up to ten (10)...

South Walton Fire District hosting Elf Ride Dec. 4

Be a special elf for a child in need The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) will be hosting the 4th Annual Elf Ride on Dec. 4, 2011. Elves of all ages will meet at the Seaside Post Office at 1 p.m. and bicycle/walk to the SWFD’s Water Color Station located at 2109 CR 395 South, Seagrove (approx. 1.5 miles). Please bring an unwrapped toy and labeled with “boy” or “girl”, age and toy description to benefit the SWFD Angel Tree....

Choctawhatchee Audubon Society events and programs for December 2011

Join the Choctawhatchee Audubon in the annual Christmas bird count! DECEMBER 10: CHRISTMAS PARTY: The Choctawhatchee Audubon Society’s annual Christmas Party will be held at Ed’s Legendary Seafood and Steaks Restaurant in Palm Plaza, Niceville, at 6 p.m., Saturday, December 10. Departing member, Don Ware, will be roasted and toasted, and there will be a raffle. Drinks and dinner will be available from the menu. Contact Phyllis Cheney to make reservations at 850-240-3688, or by e-mail at phyllisearly@yahoo.com. DECEMBER 15...