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09/08/2026

Hunters will be able to apply for Black Bear hunting permits starting on September the 11th.

Last year, there were over 160 thousand applications submitted for just 172 black bear hunting permits.

52 black bears harvested during the 2025 black bear hunt.

Applications for the 2026 regulated bear hunting season will open at 10 a.m. on September 11th and can be submitted through September 21st.

A bear harvest permit is required to harvest a bear in one of the four selected Bear Harvest Zones from December 5th through the 27th.

A hunting license is also required to hunt bears, unless exempt.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old by October 1st to apply and may apply as many times as they want for $5 per application.

Permits will be distributed by random drawing.

Only one nontransferable permit will be issued per person, and permits will cost $100 for residents and $300 for nonresidents.

No more than 10% of all permits issued will be to nonresidents.

Hunters will be able to submit online applications at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com or by completing an application worksheet and presenting it to a license agent or Florida tax collector's office.

09/08/2026

HOLIDAY ON THE HARBOR FESTIVAL IS LOOKING FOR VENDORS AND BOATS!

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09/08/2026

Stories from the Seaside - the E-newsletter of the Gulf Specimen marine Lab in Panacea

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09/08/2026

The Ilse Newell Concert Series is preparing for its 2027 season, and are looking for sponsors for the events.

2027 will be the 42nd season of the concert series, which brings a variety of musical performers to our area.

The first concert of the 2027 season will be held on January 10th.

Next years performances will include classical piano, singer-songwriters, jazz, bluegrass, and acoustic guitar performances.

The Ilse Newell Fund for the Performing Arts board relies on sponsors to help pay for the performances and to allow students to attend them for free.

They are currently seeking sponsors for the upcoming season.

Sponsorships range from just 50 dollars for an associate sponsorship to 1000 dollars or more for a benefactor level sponsorship.

Patron level sponsorships and above, which start at 100 dollars, come with complimentary tickets to some of the shows.

Donations are tax deductible.

They need to have the donations as soon as possible to secure all of next year’s shows, so if you would like to be a sponsor, visit inconcertapalachicola.org for all of the information.

www.inconcertapalachicola.org

09/08/2026

If you are a recreational boater you need to make sure you have an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons on your boat.

An Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon is used to alert search and rescue forces in the event of an emergency.

It does this by transmitting a coded message on the 406-megahertz distress frequency via satellite and earth stations to the nearest rescue coordination center, which then notifies local search and rescue forces.

Having a properly registered beacon greatly enhances the speed with which the Coast Guard can respond to any mariners in distress and could mean the difference between life and death during a maritime emergency.

And it can save your life.

For more information on Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons visit https://www.safeboatingcouncil.org/programs/saved-by-the-beacon/

09/08/2026

The America 250 celebration isn’t over! The Wakulla County Historical Society.
Is celebrating with a historic clothing fashion show and English tea at “Threads
through Time” on Saturday, September 12, from 2-5 pm at the Crawfordville
Women’s Club. Come see historic clothing from the Miccosukee Tribe of Florida,
Goodwood Museum and Theatre with a Mission as well as period clothing worn
by community members! Get your tickets at wakullahistory.org.

09/08/2026