Outdoors

Fee-free saltwater fishing this weekend

Saturday, 18 June 2011 07:14 Written by Staff Reports

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and one great way to celebrate is by planning a fishing trip off of the waters of Florida. So if it has been awhile since you last wet a hook, or if it is something you’ve always wanted to try, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has provided a great opportunity to get dads and their families out on the water. You won’t need a saltwater fishing license anywhere in Florida during the weekend of June 18-19.

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Some cry fowl at hunting in Gulf Islands National Seashore

Wednesday, 15 June 2011 13:59 Last Updated on Wednesday, 15 June 2011 14:08 Written by John Richardson

“Murderer.”

Pamla Paris recoiled at a photo Zeno Weir proudly displayed of himself holding several ducks that he had shot during a hunting trip.

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A year of the pier

Wednesday, 08 June 2011 06:39 Last Updated on Wednesday, 08 June 2011 14:14

Navarre is celebrating the first anniversary of the opening of the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier – the longest pier extending out into the Gulf of Mexico.

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Sand Sculpting

Wednesday, 01 June 2011 15:30 Last Updated on Wednesday, 01 June 2011 15:49

The season of sand is here and that means it is time to go out to the beach and play. An activity gaining popularity on the beaches is sand sculpting, and not just with pails.

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Coast Guard Auxiliary hosts Boater Safety Day

Thursday, 26 May 2011 10:37 Last Updated on Thursday, 26 May 2011 10:50

In honor of National Safe Boating Week, May 21-28, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 18 hosted a day of education and fun at the Riverwalk Park South May 21.

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Motorcycle safety affects all drivers

Thursday, 19 May 2011 15:41 Last Updated on Thursday, 19 May 2011 15:46

Motorcycle enthusiasts have many reasons why they enjoy riding.

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Reel in the fish, not the fines

Wednesday, 11 May 2011 15:22 Last Updated on Wednesday, 11 May 2011 15:25

Northwest Florida offers some of the most diverse and unique fishing opportunities for both residents and visitors alike. This year, Gov. Rick Scott, the Cabinet and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission designated two weekends in June as “free saltwater fishing weekends,” where no permits are required to enjoy the sport.

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