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Walton County fishing report for Feb. 15

Fishing is good Bay: Still a good trout bite going on along with more sheepshead reports. River: Great reports of bass biting and crappie starting to bite. Shore: A few reports of pompano. Hunting: Primitive weapon season opening just in time for rut. 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 and Tackle Shop 17290...

Walton County fishing report for Jan. 25

Fishing is good Bay: Anything in the bay! Redfish, speckled trout, black drum, and sheepshead. Hunting: Starting to see signs of deer going into rut. 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 and Tackle Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S Freeport, Florida 32439 (850) 835-4277 Store hours: Mon. – Fri.: 6 a.m. – 5:30...

Walton County fishing report for Oct. 27

Fishing is good Hunting: Bow season open. A few, but not many reports. Bay: Redfish, ladyfish, bluefish, a few flounder and trout. Spanish mackerel being caught. Gulf: Kingfish offshore. River: Catfish, bass, and shellcracker, and a few crappie. 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 and Tackle Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S Freeport,...

Hunter safety courses offered in August, September

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering free hunter safety courses in six counties in August and September. (List follows). Students who have taken the online course and wish to complete the classroom portion must bring the online-completion report with them. Traditional course students must complete the entire course in person. All firearms, ammunition and materials are provided free of charge. Students should bring a pen or pencil and paper. An adult must accompany children younger than...

FWC votes to postpone bear hunting in 2016

EASTPOINT, Fla. – July 22 the seven-member Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted to postpone bear hunting in Florida in 2016. Although the framework for bear hunting in Florida remains in place, there will be a zero hunt objective set for 2016, and the Commission could consider future bear hunting in 2017. Nick Wiley, FWC executive director said, “Although hunting has been demonstrated to be a valuable tool to control bear populations across the country, it is just...

Walton County fishing report for Feb. 10

Fishing is good Bay: Redfish and sheepshead through the roof! River: Crappie being caught in area ponds. Hunting: Deer in full rut right now. 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 and Tackle Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S Freeport, Florida 32439 (850) 835-4277 Store hours: Mon. – Fri.: 6 a.m. – 5:30 p.m....

Walton county fishing report for Dec. 23

Fishing is good Bay: Trout and redfish bites are still good. Some sheepshead and reports of black drum. River: Some crappie, bass and shellcracker. Hunting: Not many duck hunters, hogs on the move, along with a few deer. Click here for fishing forecast   Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Thanks for the business. Copeland’s will be closed for the holidays Dec. 25 – Jan. 7. Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and...