Eglin Golf Course transitions from public to private
Members of the public are still welcome to utilize Eglin Golf Course; however, they must be accompanied by…
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Annual pinfish tournament winners announced [PHOTOS]
The fun and popular tournament featured two-person teams consisting of one licensed fisherman (age 16+) and one angler…
Pinfish tournament for young anglers Aug. 5
The fun and popular event, now in its 6th year, has both young anglers and anglers who are…
2017 Bluewater Kayak & SUP Fishing Tournament is July 8
There will be three Divisions for participating anglers: Trout, Redfish, and Other Fish (any fish other than trout…
More Gulf red snapper fishing starting this weekend
The additional 39-day recreational red snapper season in Gulf Federal waters is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from…
Possible changes to Gulf red snapper season to be discussed
Discussions are focused on aligning a possible expanded federal water season on weekends and holidays through the summer…
Knowledge helps replace fear of snakes
Some of the folk remedies discredited included such things as sulfur and mothballs. In all, the snakes ignored…
Public input sought on cobia fishing; workshop in Destin
Cobia fishing is currently open year-round and has a minimum size limit of 33 inches fork length and…
Clean bird feeders to help protect cardinals and other birds
Sick cardinals appear to move slowly, often hiding in ground vegetation with limited ability to fly. They seem…
FWC approves 78-day recreational red snapper 2017 season in Gulf waters
The 78-day Gulf recreational red snapper season begins with weekends only on Saturday, May 6. At its April…
Help keep nesting waterbirds safe: Give them space
Shorebirds build shallow nests out of sand and shells on beaches in spring and summer, and eggs and…
People can help nesting sea turtles (PHOTOS)
People can help sea turtles that nest on Florida’s beaches at night by leaving the beach as natural…
FWC eyeing 78-day red snapper season for 2017; considering fall triggerfish season
The proposed Gulf recreational red snapper season would open continuously starting the Saturday before Memorial Day through the Sunday…
2017 bay scallop season set
The 2017 recreational bay scallop season for St. Joe Bay is July 25 – Sept.10. The 2017 bay…
$5 daily passes, fishing permits, available for Eglin Reservation
Have friends and family visiting the area and want to take them recreating on the Eglin Air Force…
Scouts, NHS swim team build bat houses
The 96th Civil Engineer Group’s Jackson Guard recently partnered with Eglin Cub Scout Pack 50 and the Niceville…
Blue crab trap closure for northwest Florida starts Jan. 5
Recreational and commercial blue crab traps must be removed from some northwest Florida waters before Jan. 5, the…
Amberjack, triggerfish and gag grouper season changes in Gulf waters start Jan. 1
Starting Jan 1, several recreational fishing season changes in Gulf waters will go into effect including: Greater amberjack…
Everything you need to know about duck and dove hunting regulations
The second phase of the waterfowl and coot season comes in statewide Dec. 10 and runs through Jan.…
Gulf gray triggerfish recreational season to remain closed during 2017
The gray triggerfish recreational season will remain closed Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2017, in Gulf state waters…