The Best Native Deer Foods in North Florida (And Where to Find Them)
By Timber & Marsh When most hunters think about deer hunting, the conversation usually turns toward stands, funnels, wind direction, and rut timing. But one of the biggest keys to consistently finding deer in North Florida starts with understanding one thing: Where is the food? Florida’s deer live in a unique landscape of pine flatwoods,…
The North Florida Fishing Calendar: What to Catch Every Month of the Year
North Florida is a unique place for anglers. Few areas in the country offer the opportunity to chase trophy largemouth bass in a spring-fed river, sight cast redfish on a shallow grass flat, catch speckled trout in the Gulf, and fill a cooler with bluegill or catfish — all in the same weekend. The key…
Top 5 Big Bend Fishing Towns Every Angler Should Visit
Florida’s Big Bend is one of the last places where “Old Florida” still exists. Stretching from Cedar Key to Apalachicola, this rugged coastline is defined by vast seagrass flats, winding tidal creeks, hidden oyster bars, and small fishing villages that still make their living from the water. Whether you’re chasing trophy redfish, filling a cooler…
The 10 Best Kayak Fishing Destinations in North Florida
North Florida may be one of the best kayak fishing regions in the entire Southeast. From winding blackwater rivers and hidden spring runs to sprawling salt marshes and grass flats, kayak anglers have access to an incredible variety of fisheries without needing a large boat. One of the best parts about kayak fishing in North…
The Easton Newberry Bow Hunter’s Challenge: Florida’s Premier Preseason Archery Event
There’s something about late summer in Florida that gets bowhunters excited. Trail cameras start lighting up, food plots are growing, and broadheads start replacing field points. For many hunters across Florida and South Georgia, that excitement begins with one event every year — the Bow Hunter’s Challenge at the Easton Newberry Archery Center. Held annually…
Top 10 Largemouth Bass Fisheries in North Florida
North Florida is one of the most underrated bass fishing regions in the country. While places like Lake Okeechobee and the St. Johns River get most of the national attention, anglers from Panama City Beach to Ocala have access to some incredible largemouth fisheries that consistently produce numbers, trophy fish, and year-round action. From tannic…
North Florida Private Land Hunting Opportunites
For hunters in North Florida, especially around Suwannee County and the surrounding region, there are more opportunities than ever to experience professionally managed private land hunting. While public land hunting is deeply rooted in Florida tradition, private ranches and outfitted preserves offer something different — carefully managed habitat, limited hunting pressure, higher age-class deer, comfortable…
Public Land Gear Checklist
What You Actually Need — And What You Probably Don’t There’s something special about hunting public land. No gates with your name on them, no planted food plots waiting for you, and no guarantees. Just boot leather, scouting, and figuring things out the hard way. That’s what makes success on public land feel earned. But…
How Weather Changes Deer Movement in Florida
If you’ve spent any time hunting whitetails in Florida, you already know one thing: deer here do not behave like Midwestern deer. Florida’s heat, humidity, flat terrain, and unpredictable weather patterns create a completely different style of hunting. Understanding how weather affects deer movement in the Sunshine State can be the difference between seeing a…
Early Summer Deer Preparation
What North Florida Deer Hunters Should Be Doing in May and June For many hunters, deer season feels a long way off in May and June. Turkey season is wrapping up, the weather is heating up, and fishing is calling your name. But if you want success in the fall, especially in North Florida, this…
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