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Hunting
I like simple. When dog-proof traps for raccoons hit the market not too many years ago, I remember thinking I was going to need a few dozen of those things in my trapping bag. I’ve played with these traps for a few years now, and for me, they are by far the most effective way…
“Turkey hunting? You have lost your mind!” I remember saying. That was the response I gave to my longtime friend Cal Marsh over three decades ago when he suggested we go turkey hunting. He had been a few times before he made that suggestion, but I had never hunted anything in the spring woods, except…
I recently read a post about a gentleman who was explaining to his offspring that “when you take care of things, they take care of you.” A very accurate statement and one that applies to many things. For hunters, firearms certainly should come to mind. Think about the sustenance or food that firearms can put…
GTA Crushes It At Trapping Workshop Dear GON, Our church family sends out a big thank you to the members and directors of the Georgia Trappers Association for leading our first annual Coyote Trapping Workshop at our church. More than 140 participants and 20 volunteers enjoyed a free home-cooked breakfast, live field demonstrations, tips on getting…
Russell: Level: Full pool. Temp: 58-62 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “The unseasonably hot weather has really warmed the water up, and the fishing is on fire. This time of year, you can catch bass in 20 feet of water or 2 feet of water, and the biggest fish of the…
Eufaula: Level: 1.3 feet below 190. Temp: 67 degrees. Clarity: Heavy stain. Bass: Capt. Sam Williams reports, “The unusually warmer weather is causing the water to warm up faster this year. The bass are subject to stage early to spawn. The majority of the fish are coming in 2 to 6 feet with the warmer…
Clarks Hill: Level: 1.7 feet below 330. Temp: 58-60 degrees. Clarity: The Savannah River has a light to heavy stain in the creeks and the main river all the way to the dam. Georgia Little River is unusually clear to Raysville Bridge. This is the opposite of most years. Bass: D.J. Hadden, with Hadden Outdoors…
Sinclair: Level: 1.3 feet below 340. Temp: Lake temps in the backs of the stained pockets are in the mid 60s. Clarity: Stained to muddy from the rivers to the dam. Bass: Karl Pingry reports, “Ed at Lakeside Chevron says the fish are shallow and in the backs of the coves looking to spawn. Crankbaits…
Chatuge: Level: 6.4 feet below 1925. Temp: 51-53 degrees. Clarity: Clear Bass: Guide Eric Welch, of Welch’s Guide Service, reports, “Fishing has been good. The lake has come up some, along with the water temps, which have the spotted bass on the move. I’ve been catching fish on rocky banks, points and offshore structure. This time…
Allatoona: Level: 7.5 feet below 840. Temp: 55 degrees. Clarity: Stained. Bass: Tournament angler Matt Driver reports, “Fishing has been completely on fire! The month of February was unbelievable, and the month of March will only be better. It has been taking 14 to 17 pounds to win tournaments lately, with most of the field…
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