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by Joe "Kenny" Gasaway Azaleas are blooming, and the sweet smell of citrus is thick in the air. Pollen is on the sidewalks and on the hoods of our trucks. Cardinals have begun to serenade their less colorful mates at the first hint of daylight. Owls call out to others to verify their dominance, and gobblers scream back to threaten or challenge any bird of their species. It’s High Turkey Time in Osceola country! This is my 60th year of hunting turkeys in the spring, and 52 of those have been hunting Osceolas, mostly on WMAs. It has been a...

by Adam PridgeonThere are few things in this world that divide people as much as the thought of cold weather. There are only two sides to this debate. Either you enjoy the cold or you are like my wife and anything below 85 is miserable.  It’s only a matter of time before I have a heat stroke trying to eat supper, so if this column abruptly stops, that’s probably why. Now, most folks associate cold weather with hot chocolate, sweaters and warm fires. My wife also includes Hallmark movies which I’m sure falls under cruel and unusual punishment.  I grew...

by Jon Kohler  Each year, the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) draws thousands to Charleston, South Carolina, for an immersive experience in the sporting lifestyle, fine art, and, most importantly, conservation. As Jon Kohler & Associates, we are honored to be part of this tradition, setting up in the heart of the Quail Village at Brittlebank Park alongside fellow conservationists, land stewards, and outdoor enthusiasts. SEWE is more than an event—it’s a gathering of like-minded individuals who share a deep respect for the land, wildlife, and the traditions that define the sporting South. For those passionate about quail, bird dogs, upland hunting,...

Get ready, anglers! The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) TrophyCatch program is thrilled to announce the return of the pink tag contest. Our biologists have tagged and released trophy-sized bass adorned with bright pink tags in various locations throughout Florida. Catching the first pink-tagged bass in each location can win you amazing prizes worth thousands of dollars! Harry Linsinbigler IV recently reeled in a prized pink-tagged bass weighing 11 pounds, 4 ounces in Lake Rochelle, part of the Northwest Winter Haven Chain of Lakes. His impressive catch earned him $1,000 in AFTCO Fishing Apparel & Tackle and a...

The 2024 recreational bay scallop season in the Fenholloway – Suwannee River Zone opens June 15 and will remain open through Labor Day (Sept. 2). This includes all state waters in Dixie County, a portion of Taylor County including the towns of Keaton Beach and Steinhatchee, and a portion of Levy County. The daily bag limit from June 15-30 in this area is 1 gallon of whole bay scallops in the shell or 1 cup shucked bay scallop meat per person, with a maximum of 5 gallons whole bay scallops in the shell or 2 pints (4 cups) shucked bay...