Category: Natural Resources

The Spring Flower You Don’t Want to See – Cogongrass Seed Heads

by Mark Mauldin
April 10, 2026

We are well into spring, and a wide variety of plants are showing off their colorful blooms. As lovely as most of the blooms are, some springtime colors are an unwelcome sight. Such is the case with the showy, white seedhead ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Cogongrass, Invasive Plants, Invasive Species, Panhandle Agriculture, Panhandle Outdoors

Pond Weed Management Workshop June 8

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 2, 2017

A pond can be a source of great enjoyment or great frustration for a landowner. Excessive growth of aquatic plants can be one of the surest ways to tip the scales from enjoyment to frustration. Pond weeds can alter the aesthetics of a pond ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Agriculture, Aquatic Weeds, Archive, Pond Weed Control, Ponds

Don’t Rush Wildlife Plot Planting – Wait for the Rain

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November 7, 2016

It should be too late in the year for an article about cool season food plots; they should already be up and growing, at the very least planted. It’s November, archery season has begun, the fall food plot ship should have already sailed. ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Hunting, Panhandle Outdoors, Wildlife, Wildlife Management

Scallop Season Postponed – Fishing Fun Available Now

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July 1, 2016

If you had plans to go scalloping in St. Joseph Bay over the long holiday weekend I’m afraid you are going to be disappointed. FWC has postponed the opening day of scallop harvesting season in St. Joseph Bay until August 22. The postponement, ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Bay Fishing, Family Fishing, Fishing, Florida Panhandle, Ladyfish, Panhandle Outdoors, Sand Perch, Scallop, Scallops, Sea Life, Trout, Water

Pond Management Classes May 31 and June 7

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 20, 2016

Ponds can be a source of great enjoyment. However, properly managing them to meet your desired goals can be challenging. Panhandle Pond Management, a two part series being offered by UF/IFAS Extension, is designed to ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Archive, Fish, Ponds, Weeds

Wildlife Food Plots – Considerations for Success and Workshop on 10/8

by BLOGS.IFAS
September 29, 2015

Improving habitat can benefit the quantity and quality of wildlife on a piece of property. One common method for improving habitat is the establishment of food plots. Food plots are simply areas that are managed for the production of forages ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Archive, Food Plots, Natural Resources, Wildlife

Now’s the Time to Start Preparing for Hunting Season

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August 21, 2015

The temperature might still be in the 90s but the kids are back in school and football season is starting soon; that means fall is coming and with it, the beginning of hunting season. Here in northwest Florida archery season for deer and turkey ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Hunting, Panhandle Outdoors

FWC Gopher Tortoise Workshop in Chipley August 11

by BLOGS.IFAS
August 3, 2015

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is holding regional workshops to present information on opportunities for local governments to help conserve gopher tortoises in Florida. The goal of these workshops is to identify ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Archive, Coast & Marines, Gopher Tortoise, Natural Resources

Panhandle Springs Tour 8/26/15

by BLOGS.IFAS
July 23, 2015

Please join the Panhandle Outdoors LIVE! crew for a fun and informative tour of some of our local springs. In addition to enjoying the scenic beauty of these springs we will learn about their history, how they are currently being managed, and ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, Water
Tags: Archive, Natural Resources, Panhandle Springs, Recreation

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