Written by Cynthia Paulson, Palmetto Expeditions Saturday, 03 March 2012 18:09
WAKULLA COUNTY, Florida – From art shows and wild land tours, to special presentations and worm gruntin’, Wakulla County’s Wild About Wakulla Week will boast several area festivals that will educate, entertain and satisfy even the most seasoned travel
Written by Tony Young, FWC Thursday, 02 February 2012 09:54
It seems the deer in my neck of the woods have been a lot more nocturnal than usual, and my hunting season has been pitiful thus far.
As I type this, I have harvested only one deer. Now I did shoot a nice fall gobbler sporting an 11-inch beard
Written by Amanda Nalley, FWC Thursday, 26 April 2012 14:56
Anglers targeting grouper in Florida state waters of the Atlantic, including Monroe County, will be able to take some of their catch home starting May 1, when the season reopens to harvest.
Species included in the recreational and commercial opening
Written by Kevin Baxter, FWC Saturday, 17 March 2012 08:18
As spring arrives, horseshoe crabs converge along sandy beaches throughout the state to mate.
Biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) are asking the public for help pinpointing the sites where these horseshoe crabs
Written by DEP Friday, 13 January 2012 13:55
TALLAHASSEE – With Valentine’s Day just a few days away, the Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service offers suggestions for a memorable day with that special someone.
Florida’s 160 state parks and greenways and trails provide af
Written by Tony Young, FWC Tuesday, 03 January 2012 14:05
The white-tailed deer is the most popular game animal pursued each winter by Florida’s more than 200,000 hunters.
But, there’s another big-game species that’s hunted quite a bit too and is especially popular with hunters in the southern and central part
Written by Laurie Falk, Panacea Rock the Dock Fishing Tournament Wednesday, 25 April 2012 11:46
Experience the smooth dry ride of Skeeterʼs awarding winning line up of Bay Boats from 20-24 feet at the 2012 Panacea Rock the Dock Fishing Tournament to be held Saturday and Sunday, April 28 and 29, and you will automatically be registered for a chance t
Written by Andy Wraithmell, FWC Thursday, 15 March 2012 11:14
For millions of Floridians and tourists, outdoor recreation and being close to nature are important facets of life, according to the State’s Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP).
Every year, resident Floridians are joined by millions of
Written by DEP Office of Greenways and Trails Sunday, 05 February 2012 12:41
TALLAHASSEE - Governor Rick Scott has proclaimed February as Florida Hiking Trails Month, recognizing the importance of this healthy, affordable outdoor activity and inviting Floridians and visitors to enjoy a hike along the state’s extensive, nationally re
Written by Tony Young, FWC Thursday, 01 December 2011 20:40
There’s finally a chill and certain festiveness in the air as most of us try to take time off from work to enjoy spending quality time with family and friends and reflect on the passing year.
Children will be out of school on winter break soon, and
Written by Laurie Falk, Panacea Rock the Dock Fishing Tournament Wednesday, 25 April 2012 11:35
As part of the April 28 and 29, 2012 Panacea Rock the Dock Fishing Tournament, you can purchase a chance to win a 2012 Skeeter ZX20Bay Boat, Yamaha F115LA, and Magic Trail Aluminum Trailer valued at $35,000.
Entries are $100 each. No more than
Written by Diane Hirth, FWC Thursday, 15 March 2012 11:07
The survival of sea turtle species that have been on earth 110 million years depends on a ritual that begins every spring, as females climb out of the ocean to lay their eggs.
Florida’s sea turtle nesting season started this month and continues th
Written by Cynthia Paulson, Palmetto Expeditions Tuesday, 14 February 2012 12:21
Palmetto Expeditions presents Waters Journey: Following the Water to Wakulla Springs with Jim Stevenson, a guided overland tour experience following the journey of water into the longest and deepest underwater cave system in the world on Saturday,
Written by Robin Will, Supervisory Refuge Ranger, St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge Friday, 28 October 2011 05:59
Permits are still available for the following hunts:
St. Vincent Archery - Nov. 16 - Nov. 19, 2011
St. Vincent Primitive Weapons - Jan. 19 - Jan. 21, 2012
There are 5 Primitive Weapons permits available and 144 Archery Permits available as of this
Written by Sherrie Posey-Miller, Panacea Waterfronts Florida Partnership Wednesday, 18 April 2012 13:47
Attention all young anglers! You could win this boat!
Register to fish in the Youth Division (under age 18) of the 4th Annual Rock the Dock Fishing Tournament to be held Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29, 2012 at Rock Landing Dock in
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