by Samantha Wisely | Aug 15, 2024
Samantha M. Wisely, Wildlife Extension Specialist, University of Florida White-tailed deer (Figure 1 above) are the most popular game species in Florida, and many Floridians actively promote their presence on their properties. Although wildlife are a valued...
by Mark Mauldin | Aug 2, 2024
All graphics and information included are courtesy of myfwc.com. Here in the Panhandle (FWC Zone D), we are just under three months away from the October 26 opening day of archery season. As we move through summer and into the home stretch of hunting season...
by Daniel J. Leonard | Apr 12, 2024
I haven’t yet met a hunter that didn’t want to improve his/her hunting situation and attract more deer. Over the last couple of years, I have written about several strategies Panhandle hunters can adopt to accomplish just that – namely planting warm season forages...
by Doug Mayo | Mar 8, 2024
On February 21, 2024, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recognized Ronnie Stephenson, of Jackson County, as the 2024 Florida Land Steward Landowner of the Year, in Tallahassee, at their quarterly commission meeting. The following...
by Samantha Wisely | Feb 23, 2024
Samantha Wisely, Professor and Extension Specialist of Wildlife Ecology Fortunately for Panhandle residents, turkeys are a common site. Although turkey populations have declined throughout the United States, the decline is less dramatic in Florida. The Panhandle of...
by Doug Mayo | Feb 23, 2024
I have gotten a few calls lately from farmers or homeowners that have a colony of bats that have moved into a barn our outbuilding. This week’s featured video was published by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and provides information...
