GON December Issue 2016

GON Staff | December 1, 2016

Vol. 30, No. 12

Before the season, GON predicted this would be a great year for top-end Georgia bucks. Shannon Sledge’s 195-inch Worth County giant is one of many we’ve seen so far.

December Feature Articles

Wood Ducks Key For Georgia Waterfowlers
Drought conditions make remaining duck holes super good.

Record-Class Bear From South Georgia
A giant bear from Charlton County near the Okefenokee Swamp was a young lady’s first bear, and one of Georgia’s biggest ever.

Lake Seminole Primed For 5-lb. Bass This Month
Here are 10 locations mapped for December bass on Seminole. Find bait in hydrilla near deep water and in the standing timber.

Low-Water Bass On The Ocmulgee River
This middle Georgia river offers great December fishing.

The Catfish King Of Woodbine
This late angler’s simple but effective techniques are perfect for taking advantage of great fishing on the lower Satilla River.

Crossbow & Muzzleloader Buck Rankings
GON’s exclusive lists of the best Georgia bucks ever taken by muzzleloader and crossbow hunters.

Youth Big-Buck Contest Coverage
Lots of happy young faces with their bucks from Weeks 6-8.

Truck-Buck Contest Loaded With Big Racks
Good numbers and great quality being entered this season.

December Crappie On Lake Mayer
Don’t let the crappie gear collect dust in December.

GON’s Fall Fiction: “The Phantom”
The conclusion of The Dream Season on Crockett Creek.