February 29, 2012

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Walton County fishing and hunting report for Feb. 29

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay: Redfish and trout being caught. Creeks/river: Bass are thinking about going on the beds. Trout, stripers, hybrids are strong near the mouth of the river. Hunting: Turkeys are gobbling. Copeland’s is now a Mathews dealer! Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.” Click here to find out more about Copeland’s. Copeland’s Gun Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S Freeport,...

Learn about exotic invasive plants at Topsail Mar. 2

Learn how to protect your backyard from invasive plants Time: 3:30 p.m. Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Come out and celebrate National Invasive Species Awareness Week at Topsail Hill.  Please join the park for a presentation  and learn all about the exotic invaders that displace native vegetation and disrupt wildlife that are dependent on natural communities.  Find out how you can protect your own backyard from these intruders.  Park at the Day-Use area and take a short hike to...

South Walton Fire District reminds public of water safety regulations

Stand up paddle boarders must comply USCG requirements Did you know that stand up paddle boarding has become the fastest growing water sport worldwide? Here in South Walton we have many standup paddle boarders ranging in skill level from first timers to experienced national caliber racers. Even these skilled paddle boarders follow the United States Coast Guard (USCG) requirements for this water sport. The USCG has written two important documents regarding safety for standup paddleboard that should always be strictly...

Choctawhatchee Audubon events for March 2012

Join the Audubon for birding education and field trips The following are upcoming events and programs for the Choctawhatchee Audubon Society MARCH 1: Monthly meeting: Learn how to get along with our native black bears in a program to be presented at the next monthly meeting of the Choctawhatchee Audubon Society. “Living with Florida Black Bears” will be presented by Andrew Jernigan of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Learn more about our local bear population as well as...

Cobia World Championships Mar. 16 – May 6, 2012

It’s that time of year again for the annual Harbor Docks Cobia World Championships. Held March 16 – May 6, 2012, a variety of big prize money is at stake. Part of the prize money supports Take-A-Kid Fishing Day. For more information, please call Eddie Morgan at 837-2506 or go to: http://www.cobiaworldchampionships.com...

Master Naturalist Wetlands class starting in March

Module offered on Tuesdays Training includes ecosystem processes, identification of key plants and wildlife, and the role of humans in shaping Florida’s environment, interpretation skills, and environmental ethics.  The wetlands module will be taught March 20-May 15th, 2012 and courses will take place in Okaloosa and Walton Counties.  Registration closes March 13, 2012.  Cost is $225, which includes materials, instruction and three field trips.  Spots are limited so visit the course website to register www.masternaturalist.org click current course offerings, freshwater...

Walton County fishing and hunting report for Feb. 22

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay:  Redfish and trout being caught. Creeks/river: Lots of bass, crappie, and a few stripers and hybrids being caught at the mouth of the river. Surf: A few pompano still being caught but it has slacked off. The only deer hunters out there are the those still holding a grudge. Most have given it up to go fishing. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop...