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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1984
Page
8
The East Pass docks sit nearly empty as boats haul junk like tires and cars. Capt. Tommy Klosterman on the Melanie Dawn reports a "gold mine" reef yielding 4,000 to 5,000 pounds of fish per trip, prompting quick returns to the same spot despite rough seas and risky passage through the pass.
Helen Wren notes Vestin captains gearing for the season with artificial reefs and dock cosmetics. She recalls Klosterman’s crew visiting, reefs loaded again, and anglers eager as spring winds promise returning tourists and cobia fishing along Destin beaches.
Former NFL stars Len Dawson and Nick Buoniconti headline a youth football skills clinic at Memorial Stadium on January 16 hosted by Warner-Amex Cable. Junior high players from Okaloosa County will learn offensive and defensive techniques with local high school players assisting. Autograph session planned after the 2:30 p.m. event.
Citizens are invited to public hearings across Florida to critique and improve proposed rules for the 1984 85 hunting and fishing seasons. Meetings run January 16 in Panama City January 17 in Tallahassee January 18 in Port St Joe January 19 in Milton, all at 7 p.m. local time.
Florida wild land rangers of the Division of Forestry are praised for a top tier wildfire training program. Fire Chief Michael C. Long notes a 250 hour regimen, facility training since 1977, and standardization certified by the State Fire Marshal. The agency guards 27 million acres with 400+ rangers. in 1982-83 only 0.14 percent burned due to high rainfall and rapid, precise responses.
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