by external | Jun 24, 2022
Source: Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Report all wild turkey sightings this summer If you see a wild turkey – a hen with or without poults, a jake or a gobbler – anywhere in Florida between now and Aug. 31, 2022, please report the...
by Michael Goodchild | Oct 2, 2020
– Mike Goodchild, Walton County Extension Director and Forestry Agent When your land management plan includes wildlife, it can be frustrating to determine how much impact you are making. Wildlife continuously move and are generally more active and visible when...
by Daniel J. Leonard | Aug 28, 2020
Since entering the U.S. from Eastern Asia in the 1920s, and especially since its promotion as the ultimate wildlife tree in the last few decades, I doubt there has been a more widely planted tree by outdoor enthusiasts than Sawtooth Oak (Quercus acutissima). It is...
by Doug Mayo | Jul 24, 2020
This week’s featured video is not really related to agriculture, but may farmers and ranchers also enjoy outdoor recreation, and this video is just fun to watch. The Ford Motor Company published a video earlier this month to announce the return of a legend, the...
by Shep Eubanks | Mar 20, 2020
– The above picture of a strutting Eastern Wild Turkey is a sight that many hunters look forward to seeing every spring here in the Panhandle of Florida. In order to manage wild turkeys and their habitat, it is good to understand some basic facts about their...
by Daniel J. Leonard | Feb 28, 2020
As hunting season winds down in the Panhandle, it’s time to start thinking about how to improve wildlife habitat, and the associated hunting activities on your property. One of the simplest and most effective ways to improve your hunting area is to add fall and...
