by Daniel J. Leonard | Aug 12, 2022
Many Panhandle hunters and wildlife enthusiasts put a good bit of time, money, and sweat into growing cool-season food plots to feed and attract deer. I count myself among you. However, if you want to maximize your property’s wildlife and environmental benefits,...
by Samantha Wisely | Jan 14, 2022
Samantha M. Wisely, Extension Specialist for Wildlife Diseases, University of Florida – What are SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19? Sudden acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, or SARS-CoV-2, is the virus responsible for the global pandemic that began in late 2019....
by Mark Mauldin | Nov 1, 2019
Deer hunting season here in Northwest Florida officially got started this past Saturday (10/26) with the opening of archery and crossbow season; muzzleloading and general gun season will both open later this month. If you are fortunate enough to find success...
by Mark Mauldin | Aug 24, 2018
I know it feels too hot outside to talk about hunting season or cool-season food plots, but planting time will be here before you know it and now’s the time to start preparing. The recommended planting date for practically all cool-season forage crops in Northwest...
by Jennifer Bearden | Sep 13, 2013
It has been a rough year for Northwest Florida farmers! The excessive rainfall has made it difficult to control traditional pests in wet fields. Add to this frustration a pest that is hard to control in good years, and you have a very disappointing season. The deer...