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Hunting
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, J. Strom Thurmond Lake and Dam Project, Forest, Fish, and Wildlife section, will host primitive weapons deer hunts in Bussey Point Corps Management Unit, located in Lincoln County in October, November and December this year. All hunts are limited to the first 75 hunters to arrive per day on…
As a 30-year public-land deer hunter and former WMA manager for the Georgia DNR, I know the challenges of hunting deer on public land all too well. You have hunting pressure to contend with, limited season dates, and rules that can be confusing to someone new. In this article, we’ll dive into how deer hunting…
The 2024 GON Coyote Cull is off and rolling as hunters and trappers step up to the plate to kill song dogs in an effort to save fawns and turkey poults. Listed below are all the entries of those who have found success and taken a photo with their June 2024 issue of GON. We’ll…
It’s no secret that just about every deer hunter wants to shoot big bucks. With the exception of obtaining free-range meat and perhaps the challenge of the pursuit, it’s a top reason many of us hunters wake up so early just to sit 20 feet up in the cold, dark woods instead of…
On Wednesday, June 15, 1994, Wildlife Resources Division Biologist Steve Kyles was on Ossabaw Island to give a talk about alligators to a group of Boy Scouts. At about 11:15 a.m., Steve and a group of 10 or 12 scouts and several ladies were at a gator hole at the edge of one of the…
Fishing
Why plan a trip to one or more of Georgia’s 11 Public Fishing Areas (PFAs)? Naturally, the fishing is great as PFAs are managed for fishing by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD), but did you know that most areas also offer additional experiences to entertain the whole family? “Our fisheries…
This week Capt. Bert Deener is at ICAST, the trade show for the fishing tackle industry. The event is held annually in Orlando, Fla. at the Orange County Convention Center, and companies from around the globe fill the gigantic venue with their wares. Store buyers, media and professional anglers are privy to the event, and…
On June 22, 15-year-old Kaden Forsythe, of Homerville, reeled in the spotted sunfish of a lifetime while fishing the Suwannee River near the tiny town of Fargo. The day started out like any other fishing trip, and the 10th grader admits that setting a record was the last thing on his mind. “I was fishing…
Most people are lucky to have one fishing record on GON‘s Lake & River Records, but Rachel Harrison is truly blessed because she recently claimed her fourth. Born in New York but currently living in Calhoun, Ga., Rachel just set a new record for white bass on the Coosa River. Starting fishing at only six…
On Friday, June 21, Colt James, of Waycross, managed to set three benchmark records on the Withlacoochee River near Valdosta. An impressive feat for any angler, at only 11 years old it made the accomplishment that much better. “I’ve been wanting to catch a river record for a few years now, and I can’t believe…
News
Hunters and anglers, the 2024-2025 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations and Seasons guide is now available online and in print! The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division is making it even easier to be on the water and in the woods by giving you the need-to-know information all in one place with the new…
Georgian Matt O’Connell, of Brooks, caught a five-bass limit weighing 18 pounds to win the Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Clarks Hill. Hosted by Visit Columbia County, Georgia, the June 22 tournament was the fourth event of the season for the BFL South Carolina Division. O’Connell earned $6,805, including the…
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Walter F. George Lake announced that 2024 and 2025 season hunting permits are now available online at www.recreation.gov for $20. Applicants can access the permit website at https://www.recreation.gov/permits/5232323. Permits are required for all hunters 16 and older, and they must create an account on www.recreation.gov. Each account is…
Videos
West Point: Level: Full at 635. Temp: 85-87 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Catfish: Ronnie Garrison spoke with catfish angler TR Clark, who said the spawn for blues is winding down. Some flatheads are also coming off the nest. Expect blue males to be hunting and hungry to rebuild their body weight. TR says, “This past weekend’s…
This week Capt. Bert Deener is at ICAST, the trade show for the fishing tackle industry. The event is held annually in Orlando, Fla. at the Orange County Convention Center, and companies from around the globe fill the gigantic venue with their wares. Store buyers, media and professional anglers are privy to the event, and…
Dallas Safari Club is proud to announce that it will be the Presenting Sponsor of the 2024 GON Outdoor Blast July 26-28 at the LakePoint Sports Champions Center in Emerson. DSC and DSC Foundation CEO, Corey Mason said, “We are excited to be a part of the GON Outdoor Blast and helping connect sportsmen and…
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Okeefenokee Swamp Panfish
Small Lake Profile: Rock Eagle Lake
Best Bucks Ever, Ranked WMAs
4-H Shooting Sports State Results
10 GPS Locations For Lake Hartwell
Deep Dive Into Georgia DMAP
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