GON February 2016 Issue

February 2016: Vol. 30, No. 2

Top pro Timmy Horton talks lipless crankbaits—one of the best February baits on any lake or pond, and especially at Lake Seminole.

Photo By Walker Smith

February Feature Articles

Sinclair Bassin’ Red Hot
Grant Kelly marks a map with 10 shallow hotspots for February bass on Lake Sinclair.

Get Your Gobbler In Good Time
Patience may be your best weapon against a tough old tom.

GON Exclusive: 2016 Lake & River Records
Official records for a wide range of fish species on all major lakes and rivers in Georgia.

Lipless Crankbaits With Timmy Horton
Elite Series pro shares tips for fishing this awesome bait.

Inspiration From Seminole Tournament Angler
Angler keeps on fishing and winning, despite battle with ALS.

The Homegrown Bone Collector
Michael Waddell’s passion for the outdoors was born in Georgia.

Sheepshead Close-In
These bait bandits are challenging and fun to fish for.

The Savannah River Yellow Perch Run
Schools of tasty fish stack up in the Savannah River below Clarks Hill dam this time of year.

Rate Your Deer Season & VOTES Results
Another “Poor” rating for another Georgia deer season; coyotes and high deer limits cited often by disgruntled hunters.

February 2016 News

Trail-Cam Shows Coyote After Mature Buck

Altama Plantation Now A New Public WMA

WMA Turkey Quota Hunt Deadline And Selection Odds

WRD’s Bobby Bond Earns NWTF Honors

February 2016 Departments

Letters To The Editor

Hunter’s Journal: Gobblers For Legally Blind Hunter

Wild In The Kitchen: Backstrap Jerky

Days GON By

Fishing Reports

Realtree Kids Scrapbook

Georgia Spy-Cam

Scrapbook Photos

GON Outdoor Kids: Truth In Nature Deer Hunt

Kids Outdoor Outpost And Word Search

Game Warden Reports: Echols County Night Hunter

Editorial-Opinion: Gun Confiscation Bill Right Here In Georgia

Daryl Gay’s Back Page: A Serving Of Revenge