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A group of five young hunters from North Carolina and more than a dozen dogs trained to find, chase and bay wild hogs were in a boat on Lake Russell Sunday afternoon, Feb. 9, hunting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers property that borders the Savannah River reservoir between Hartwell and Clarks Hill. Meanwhile, a…
Are you passionate about Georgia wildlife photography? Do you have an eye for capturing Georgia’s wildlife? This is your chance to shine! GON is hosting our first-ever photography contest, and the winning photograph will be commissioned as a painting by a professional artist. There is so much to see and do in the diverse…
The Commercial Trapping License, the Landowner Trapping License and the Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator’s Permit (renewals only) are now available online for purchase without submitting a paper application. Moving forward, follow these steps to purchase your trapping and Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator Permit: • Visit GoOutdoorsGeorgia.com and select “Go To Site” under Licenses & Permits.…
It’s pitch black. Al and Tina Carpenter sit huddled in a campground bathhouse; their two dogs nestled between them. The wind howls, and rain hammers against the roof, while the deafening crash of trees echo throughout the park. Outside, the storm rages on, but inside, a strange stillness settles as the Carpenters wait for morning.…
The results are in! A random drawing has provided the winners in the first-ever GON Subscription Drive. During the month of December 2024, GON called in for a little help from our subscribers to aid in the growth of our magazine and community. We asked our readers to consider purchasing gift subscriptions to friends and…
The U.S. Senate confirmed Kash Patel as the next Director of the FBI, marking a major victory for gun owners and constitutional rights advocates nationwide, according to the nation’s top Second Amendment protection organizations. “Gun Owners of America (GOA) has proudly supported Patel throughout the confirmation process—despite relentless attacks from Senate Democrats who took issue…
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Coastal Resources Division (CRD) has successfully added two new structures to its artificial reef system, enhancing marine habitat and fishing opportunities off the Georgia coast. On Jan. 3, 2025, CRD deployed the retired tug Megan at the CDH Reef, approximately 12 miles offshore. The Megan, a 46-foot vessel,…
Gov. Brian and First Lady Marty Kemp joined Georgia Department of Natural Resources leaders today in recognizing four corporate forest landowners for stewardship and land management practices benefiting Georgia wildlife. Georgia Power, Weyerhaeuser, PotlatchDeltic and Forest Investment Associates were named DNR’s Forestry for Wildlife partners for 2025. Partner projects are coordinated by DNR’s Wildlife Resources…
The J. Strom Thurmond Lake Project, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, sustained severe damage to its forested areas as Hurricane Helene traveled across Georgia and South Carolina on Sept. 27, 2024. In a race against time, the Thurmond Project is clearing fallen trees as quickly as possible before the trees…
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continues to keep the public informed in the wake of Georgia’s first positive case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), announced on Jan. 24. Four public information sessions were held by DNR Feb. 4-8 at the Cook County Extension Service Office in Adel, the Lanier County High School Auditorium…