florida
Get Outdoors Florida! Targets ‘Nature Deficit Disorder’–We’ve Got the Cure!
Come to Natural North Florida and get cured of ‘Nature Deficit Disorder’. The Get Outdoors Florida! coalition is an union of public and private partners that include federal and state land managers; state conservation, health, and education agencies; educators; healthcare providers; non-profits, and businesses. These groups realize an imperative need to reconnect communities, families and …
Visit the Easton-Newberry Archery Center
The Easton-Newberry Sports Complex is all about athletics, especially archery! Indoor and outdoor archery events and tournaments are scheduled here year-round. Participate or just come and enjoy watching other shoot. They welcome beginners, seasoned competitors or folks just wanting to hone their archery skills. This is a world class facility with a professional staff and …
New Package, Discounted Rates Lure Visitors to Steinhatchee Landing Resort for Big Bend Fishing Adventure
WHO: Steinhatchee Landing Resort, a picturesque riverside retreat in North Central Florida, along with Captain Jim Henley and Saltwater Fish’n Charters WHAT: Unaffected by the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, Steinhatchee Landing Resort is inviting anglers to enjoy a winter fishing getaway in Florida’s Big Bend area, home to a rich Gulf estuary and healthy fish …
Suwannee’s a Great Place for Fishing–and Eating!
Not only is Suwannee a great place to fish, but it’s also a great place to eat. For breakfast, try Sarah’s and for lunch or dinner, go to Salt Creek Shellfish Company (352) 542-7072. On a recent trip to Salt Creek, I had the soft-shell crab sandwich for lunch and a wonderful stuffed (with crab, …
A Taste of Wakulla County’s Gulf of Mexico Coastline
As fishermen, we typically focus pretty tightly on the task at hand–catching fish. However, the fish we catch and take home (or photograph and release) are sometimes different from the species that we eat at local restaurants. If you’re in Panacea, St. Marks–or any other place in Wakulla County, you’ll likely be fishing in some …
How to Catch Spotted Sea Trout on Florida’s Big Bend
Spotted Sea Trout (cynoscion nebulosus) is probably the most popular game fish in Florida, especially along the Big Bend coastline of Natural North Florida. They are easy to catch using a variety of tackle, and make excellent table fare. A daily individual bag limit of 4 fish in the 15-20″ slot plus one trophy ‘gator’ …
Capt. Tommy Thompson, Natural North Florida’s Fishing, Food and Family Events Expert
Capt. Tommy Thompson is a licensed USCG boat captain and outdoor writer. He was previously executive director of the Florida Outdoor Writers Association and as an outdoor journalist specializing in saltwater fishing, he frequently contributes to such magazines as Florida Sportsman and Shallow Water Angler. He currently writes the monthly Big Bend Action Spotter column …