Changes To Deer Season? Fish And Wildlife Seeks Hunter Input
September 24, 2009
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) wants to hear from hunters around the state regarding when they think the white-tailed deer rut happens in their neck of the woods.
The FWC, along with its deer management stakeholder group, is considering making possible changes to Florida’s deer hunting zones and corresponding season dates. The first goal of the “Strategic Plan for Deer Management in Florida 2008-2018″ is to manage deer at a more local level and better align hunting season dates with peak rutting (breeding) activity.
The FWC has deer-breeding information from many counties and several of its wildlife management areas, but there are gaps in the biological data. The deer management stakeholder group would like to obtain rut information from hunters to try and close gaps in the data.
The agency recognizes the value of local knowledge and is asking hunters who are familiar with when the deer rut historically occurs in the areas where they hunt to fill out an online survey. The FWC would like to take this information to compare hunters’ perceptions of the rut with scientifically known conception data.
During rutting periods, bucks are more active during daylight (shooting) hours and often less cautious, making the chances of seeing them in the field better.
“Deer hunters want to hunt during the rut, and we want to be able to share comprehensive information about when the rut occurs with the hunting public,” FWC biologist and deer team coordinator Cory Morea said. “We realize a lot of hunters know when the rut happens in their area, and we want to take this information and compare it with our conception data to see if they are similar. It would be great to be able to use any new data to help fill in the holes in what we already know.
“At the very least, we think there is value in knowing what hunters perceive as the peak of the rut where they hunt,” Morea said.
To fill out the deer rut survey, see the latest updates on proposed deer zones and season dates or to comment on these potential changes, go to MyFWC.com/Deer.
JV Chiefs Fall To W.S. Neal
September 22, 2009
Turnovers plagued the Northview High School JV Chiefs Monday night in a 22-0 loss to W.S. Neal.
The Chiefs’ defense held the W.S. Neal Eagles at Bay during the first quarter. Then a Tanner Brooks interception fired up the Chiefs who gained a first down on a Jacob Gibson carry. Northview then fumbled the ball, but recovered. A flag on Neal brought the Chiefs within scoring range, but the Chiefs fumbled the ball away to Neal.
Neal was headed toward pay dirt when Brooks intercepted another Neal pass in the second. Neither team made the goal line in the first half, making it 0-0 heading into the locker room.
Jamie Gafford gained some ground with a kick return in the second, followed by a first down run from Reid Bell, but Northview was unable to continue the drive.
Then it was a game of flip-flop, with Northview recovering a Neal fumble. Then Neal recovered a Northview fumble.On a Neal drive, a NHS face mask penalty for 15 yards allowed Neal to gain a good scoring position. A touchdown with 6:46 to go in the third followed by two point conversion put Neal ahead 8-0.
NHS answered with a good drive , but Neal intercepted a pass. Neal scored again with 3:05 remaining in the game , making the score 16-0. A Chiefs’ pass was intercepted once more with just 1:54 on the clock, allowing the final Neal TD for the 22-0 final.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the game, click here.
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Pictured above: Northview’s Jamie Gafford (#36) and Andrew Farrow (#6) and a couple of Neal players all try to recover a fumble Monday night in Bratt as Neal downed Northview 22-0. Pictured inset: Jacob Gibson (#18) and Reid Bell (#14) work to gain ground for the Chiefs. Pictured below: A Sam Spence (#8) pass to Jacob Gibson (#18). NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
EWMS Eagles Beat Pollard-McCall
September 22, 2009
The Ernest Ward Middle School Eagles beat Pollard-McCall on the volleyball court in two matches Monday afternoon in Walnut Hill.
The EWMS White team won 25-17, 25-6. The EWMS Blue defeated Pollard-McCall 23-25, 25-14, 15-8.
- For a photo gallery from the EWMS Blue game, click here.
- For a photo gallery from the EWMS White game, click here.
EWMS White team members are: Raven Weaver, Madison Arrington, Brianna Parker, Lily Townson, Chloe Leonard, Kyndall Hall, Leah Fischer and Tiffani Pritchett.
EWMS Blue team members are: Mallory Wiggins, Mallory Ryan, Rebecca Grim, Shelby Nielson, Danielle Steadham, Saige Garrett, Lorri Harrell, Kaitlyn Abbott and Reagan Bell.
Football Weekend Recap
September 21, 2009
It was a big football weekend in and around North Escambia, and NorthEscambia.com had plenty of coverage.
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- Top-Ranked Leroy Beats Flomaton 27-21 In OT
- Freeport Defeats Jay 33-20
- Tate Aggies Easily Beat Satsuma 43-14
- Escambia Academy beats Pickens Academy 28-22
- Spanish Fort Slams Escambia County High 45-6
- NWE Mini-Mites Photo Gallery
- NWE Mites Photo Gallery
- NWE Midgets Photo Gallery
- Flomaton Football Photo Gallery
Editors note: Northview High School was off last Friday night and will return to action this Friday.
Pictured above: Northwest Escambia Mini-Mite football action Saturday morning. Northescambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Northview To Hold First-Ever Homecoming Parade
September 21, 2009
Northview High School will hold its first annual homecoming parade this year on October 2. The school, founded in 1996, has never had a homecoming parade outside the school campus.
The homecoming parade will leave Bratt Elementary School at 12:30 on Friday, October 2 and proceed east on Highway 4 to Northview High. The school is currently seeking entries for the parade. There is no charge to enter, but all entries must be approved by the sponsoring Northview DCT class.
Units already entered in the parade include the Tribal Beat band, Northview cheerleaders, NHS ROTC, Ernest Ward Middle School cheerleaders, Poarch Fire Department and Princess Danielle Martin, NHS Mascot Raylin Spence and floats from the senior, junior, sophomore and freshmen classes.
Everyone is encouraged to support the Chiefs and line the route for this first annual Northview High School homecoming parade.
To enter the parade, call the school at (850) 327-6681 ext. 254.
Pictured above: Last year’s homecoming floats at Northview High were driven around the track at halftime. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Flomaton Football
September 20, 2009
The Leroy High Bears, the top ranked team in Alabama 2A football, beat the Flomaton Hurricanes Friday night 27-21 in Flomaton. ‘
A 73-yard kickoff return from Neino Robinson put the Canes on the board in the first. Jacob Newton had an 11-yard TD pass as the Hurricanes trailed the Bears 14-13 at the half.
Leroy added a TD and a good kick to take a 21-13 lead. Flomaton tied the game with a six yard run from Anthony Odom and a two-point pass from Newton to Austin Patterson. The Bears block a late game field goal attempt from the Hurricanes to send the game into overtime.
The Bears scored on a 10-yard run on the first play of overtime to take the game 27-21.
The Hurricanes (2-2, 1-2) will be at home against Central-Hayneville next Friday night.
For more photos, click here for a gallery and then visit mikenewtonphotography.
Ryheem Dixon gains yardage for the Flomaton Hurricanes Friday night against Flomaton. Submitted photo by Mike Newton Photography for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge
Photo Galleries: Northwest Escambia Eagle Football
September 20, 2009
The Northwest Escambia Eagles and the Navarre Raiders met on NWE’s home turf at Ernest Ward Middle School Saturday.
The Navarre Raiders defeated the NWE Mini-Mites 19-0.
In Mite action the NWE Eagles fell to Navarre 8-6 in double overtime.
We have three different photo galleries from Saturday’s action:
– For a photo gallery from the NWE Mini-Mites, click here.
– For a photo gallery from the NWE Mites, click here.
– For a photo gallery from the NWE Midgets, click here.
Pictured top: Action from the NWE Mini-Mites Saturday in Walnut Hill. Pictured inset: NWE Midget action from Saturday. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Gets First District Volleyball Win
September 18, 2009
The Northview Lady Chiefs picked up their first district volleyball win Thursday night 3-1 over Pensacola Christian.
Northview def. PCA – Varsity
15-25, 25-20, 25-9, 25-19
Shawna Montgomery, 11th grade: Kills-17, Aces-5, Block-3, Assists-1
Caitlin Hall, 12th: Assists–12, Aces-7, Block-3, Kills-3
Angela Rodriguez, 12th: Kills-8, Aces-2
Katie Wieborg, 11th: Kills-7, Aces-6
Record: Overall – 3 -4; District 1 -2
Northview def. PCA — JV
25-9, 25-18
Trestine Dean, 11th grade: Aces-3, Digs-2
Morgan Payne, 9th: Kills–4, Aces-8, Digs-1, Assists-1
Josie Doucette, 10th: Kills-1, Aces-2, Digs-3, Blocks-1
Brittiane Poston, 11th: Kills-1, Aces-1
Pictured above: The Northview High School varsity volleyball team. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Change Of Plans: Army Airborne’s Delivery Of Northview Game Ball
September 17, 2009
The game ball for one of this year’s Northview High School football games will still be delivered from above, but there’s been a slight change of plans.
The United States Army’s parachute demonstration team the Silver Wings from Ft. Benning, Georgia, will deliver the game ball to Northview’s Senior Night on October 30. But instead of Blackhawk helicopters as first announced, plans now call for the parachutists to jump from a fixed wing aircraft.
SFC Bobby Ewing, an Army recruiter in Pensacola, said that two to four members of the Silver Wings are scheduled to jump from a fixed wing aircraft at least 5,000 feet over the Northview stadium. They will bring down a United States flag, a POW/MIA flag, an Army flag and the official game ball. One jumper will land on the 50-yard line to deliver the game ball for the game against Sneads.
“It will be exciting, and a great way to begin Senior Night,” Northview Principal Gayle Weaver said.
A ground crew will drive the Silver Wings jumpers back to Ft. Benning. But before they leave, they will be available to meet with fans, and they will be happy to talk about joining the Army, Ewing said.
“Their mission will to be to deliver the game ball, get their gear and move out of the way for the game and Senior Night,” he said.
The Silver Wings’ mission is to perform live aerial demonstrations in support of the United States Army, and Ft. Benning public relations and recruiting.
The Silver Wings is comprised of Soldiers from throughout the Fort Benning airborne community. They have diverse backgrounds and various military specialties. The average age is 33 years old and the average number of free fall jumps range between 200-2500 per team member. The team represents the professionalism and dedication of the specially trained Soldiers that are products of the United States Army Infantry Center and Schools, to include Airborne, Pathfinders, and the Army elite Rangers.
Photos courtesy U.S. Army for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Vs. Flomaton Volleyball
September 15, 2009
Both the varsity and junior varsity Flomaton Hurricanes defeated Northview on the volleyball court Monday afternoon in Flomaton.
For a photo gallery from the JV game, click here.
Flomaton def. Northview – Varsity
19-25, 24-26, 17-25
Shawna Montgomery 11th: Kills – 2, Aces-2, Block – 1, Assists – 3
Caitlin Hall 12th: Assists – 5, Aces – 2, Block – 1
Ashley Digmon 11th: Assists – 2, Aces – 2
Shaniqua Jones 11th: Kills – 5, Aces – 2, Digs – 1
Record: Overall 2 -4; District 0 -2
Flomaton def. Northview – JV
25-23, 21-25, 10-15
Trestine Dean 11th: Aces – 3, Digs – 4
Morgan Payne 9th Kills – 4, Aces – 2
Josie Doucette 10th: Kills – 2, Digs – 1
Jordan Satterwhite 9th: Digs – 2
Pictured: The Northview Junior Varsity Chiefs lost the Flomaton Hurricane Monday afternoon in Flomaton. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.