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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1984
Page
13
A winter column cites Capt. Tommy Green sharing jokes from Fishing An Angler's Dictionary. Entries parody fishing terms with humorous definitions from Artificial to Minnow, highlighting contradictions and playful bets on gear and behavior.
Florida reports 41 wildfires per day in the first eight days of 1984, burning about 406 acres daily, far above the 1983 statewide average. Fire Chief Michael Long cites dried fuels from a record cold and heavy rains, urging caution and noting most outdoor burning requires prior authorization while trash burning is illegal in many areas.
A sportsman reported to the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission that he and his brothers tied a man to a tree in a swamp to stop a suspected poacher. Wildlife officers found the man, who pleaded guilty to the offense and said he aimed at the fawn’s mother. He was arrested after being untied.
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