Aug 29, 2014
Public sightings of Florida panthers, bears going strong, helping FWC biologists
When someone catches sight of a panther or black bear and reports it to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), the agency’s biologists may use that sighting to help research and…
Aug 25, 2014
Milton man and crew catches 11 foot gator first time out
The story played out like an ancient tale of man versus dragon. Sent out by literally the luck-of-the-draw, a man on his first hunting quest, with his best friend and experienced crew, slew a prehist…
Aug 25, 2014
Safety Tips regarding alligators
Safety Tips
• If you encounter an alligator over four feet in length that poses a threat to humans or property, call the FWC’s Nuisance Alligator Hotline, toll-free at 1-866-FWC-GATOR (392-4286). …
Aug 11, 2014
Dog Hunters Meeting Scheduled
The Annual Southwestern Dog Hunters Association annual meeting and cook out will be held Saturday, August 23 at the main pavilion at Carpenter’s Park.
All members as well as those interested in jo…
Jul 14, 2014
50TH Annual Blackwater Fox Hunt
Hound number 495, Allentown’s Legacy owned by Allentown Kennels, was selected as the All Age Winner in the 50th Annual Blackwater Fox Hunt bench and dog show held at Blackwater’s Horse Stables on Jul…
Jul 14, 2014
August Florida Trail Association Calendar
Aug 1 First Friday Dinner Hike, from 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Vickrey Community Center, 2130 Summit Blvd # B, Pensacola. We will meet in the parking lot on the side where the swimming pool and dog…
Jul 14, 2014
Gulf recreational red snapper season closes July 15 in state waters
The recreational red snapper season in Gulf state waters closes July 15, with the last day of harvest being July 14. Florida state waters in the Gulf are from shore to 9 nautical miles.
To learn m…
Jun 17, 2014
11th Annual Beaches to Woodlands Tour gearing up for fall
Applications for the 11th Annual Beaches to Woodlands Tour of Santa Rosa County will be accepted through July 1. The tour is presented each October by the Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Counci…
Jun 17, 2014
Help the FWC locate rare upland birds
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) requests the public’s help in locating three species of rare birds during their breeding seasons. The southeastern American kestrel, the bu…