As this Volusia County hunter proved, hunting deer with hounds can provide some real surprises. Here’s a look at this sport -- and the hunt that produced a trophy buck.
For Jarrett Lance Rimel, a long-time hunter from Weirsdale, Dec. 26, 2007, dawned far too early.
When summer arrives on Florida’s First Coast, the king mackerel act like tourists! Here’s how to take advantage of their move to the beaches. (August 2008) ... [+] Full Article
Shallows at the extreme northern end of the Indian River Lagoon are off the beaten path, but full of seatrout. Here's a look at the fishing in summertime. (July 2008) ... [+] Full Article
Speckled trout are by far the favorite of Florida saltwater anglers. Do you want to hook a few this year? These are the locations to target! (May 2008) ... [+] Full Article
If catching fish bores you, this string of islands dangling at the end of the peninsula is not your piece of Eden. These options will keep your line tight in the Florida Keys this year! (May 2008) ... [+] Full Article
Across north Florida, the spring fades early to summer's heat. Here are the places to target bass in April before it starts to swelter! (April 2008) ... [+] Full Article
If it's birds you're after, a little grain spread on the lawn might work. But for peacock bass, here's how to attract these battlers with natural baits! (April 2008) ... [+] Full Article
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has recently enacted some new regulations for snook. Here's a look at why they are needed -- and some places to put them into practice this spring! (March 2008) ... [+] Full Article
In recent years, this project near the Brevard and Indian River County border has been a hotspot for lunker bass. So how’s the fishing now? Let’s have a look.(March 2008). ... [+] Full Article
In every part of the state, at any time of year, the Sunshine State has angling to please any taste. Here are three dozen trips you don’t want to miss! (February 2008). ... [+] Full Article
Largemouth bass get an early start on the year in Florida, especially in the southern reaches of the peninsula. Here are some places to join in the action this January.(January 2008).
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Variations in water temperature and photoperiod brought on by a season in transition can turn the bigmouths finicky. Will you be able to finesse their pickiness to your advantage? (October 2007) ... [+] Full Article
The stretch of the big river around Lake Woodruff in west Volusia County provides a glimpse of old Florida. But it also offers the chance to battle with some lunker largemouths! (October 2007) ... [+] Full Article
Now’s the time to target linesiders along our Atlantic coast. And here are the places and patterns that can provide you with some successful fishing trips! (September 2007) ... [+] Full Article
As this Volusia County hunter proved, hunting deer with hounds can provide some real surprises. Here’s a look at this sport -- and the hunt that produced a trophy buck. (August 2008) ... [+] Full Article
The Sunshine State features millions of acres of public hunting lands and two species of wild turkeys. So finding a gobbler should be easy, especially this year. (February 2008). ... [+] Full Article
As hunting season wears on in this part of the Sunshine State,
you need to match your hunting strategies to the conditions.
Here are some things to keep in mind.(January 2008).
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Hunters have been in the region's public woodlands for a couple of months now. As a result, mature bucks are skittish about coming out in daylight. So what can you do? (December 2007) ... [+] Full Article
Fishing should be good this December on the southern end of this chain of lakes. But how you fool the fish will depend on what Mother Nature delivers in the way of rainfall. (December 2007) ... [+] Full Article
Trophy deer can show up anyplace in Florida, but some areas are in a class by themselves for producing big whitetails. Here, Florida Game & Fish takes an in-depth look at what parts of the state are best for a trophy buck. (November 2007) ... [+] Full Article
It's tough to find good quail hunting in the Sunshine State these days. But in the Panhandle, there are some places to find a bird or two. (November 2007) ... [+] Full Article
Deer can be found in every corner of Florida, but some areas produce far more whitetails than others. Here's an in-depth look at the best places to bag a deer this fall.(October 2007) ... [+] Full Article
At first sight, Philip Adkison knew it was a good buck. But he didn’t know it would put his name on the list of top 10 hunters for taking typicals in the Sunshine State! (September 2007) ... [+] Full Article
The archery season opens on some South Florida public lands the last week of this month. Are you ready for the action -- and the heat? (August 2007) ... [+] Full Article
With two subspecies of wild turkeys and several million acres of public hunting land, the Sunshine State is a hunter's delight. Here's a look at this year's prospects for your Florida gobbler. (February 2007) ... [+] Full Article
For decades, this Panhandle county has yielded some good whitetail bucks and has a long deer season. That sounds like a prescription for hunting success. Let's have a closer look. (January 2007) ... [+] Full Article