by Ray Bodrey | Jan 16, 2026
As home to approximately 80% of State’s forested lands the Panhandle of Florida is a significant timber region. Forested lands cover millions of acres in the region. These lands play a critical role not only in wood production, but also in sustaining the state’s...
by Kalyn Waters | Nov 14, 2025
Over Thanksgiving weekend, hunters across Holmes and surrounding counites will once again take part in a growing holiday tradition — the UF/IFAS Extension Big Doe Contest. Now in its fifth year, the contest brings families together in the woods to celebrate...
by Robbie Jones | Oct 24, 2025
If you’ve noticed a group of wild pigs tearing up your fields, you’re not alone. Wild pigs are one of the most destructive invasive species in Florida, and their numbers keep growing in the Panhandle. These animals cause millions of dollars in damage every...
by Samantha Wisely | Aug 29, 2025
Samantha M. Wisely, Wildlife Extension Specialist, Dept. of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, University of Florida The gopher tortoise, Gopherus polyphemus¸ (Figure 1) is native to the Southeastern United States, and Florida has the some of the largest populations....
by Doug Mayo | Aug 22, 2025
This week’s featured video was published by the Environmental Stewardship Award Committee of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). Mark & Debbie Overstreet, Kathleen Florida (Polk County) were recognized at NCBA Mid-year Meeting last month...
by Mark Mauldin | Aug 15, 2025
The blistering heat of early August is generally not a time when people think a lot about planting crops, but maybe it should be. Late summer can be a surprisingly active time in the world of wildlife food plots. For those land managers who already have well...
