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Rewind to the year 1995, on a sunny spring day, a younger… well much younger… version of myself was strutting out of a hardware store, proudly carrying a brand spanking new Quantum baitcasting combo. Now, that might not sound like that big a deal, but in my mind, I was headed straight to the Bassmaster…
Since Georgia Outdoor News magazine started in 1987, we have continuously enjoyed sharing the accomplishments of others. Some months we’ll receive hundreds of pictures of happy hunters and anglers every year who just want to share their accomplishments. We are truly blessed that so many loyal Georgians think enough of GON to share with us about what they’ve accomplished.…
February 2023: Vol. 37, No. 2 It’s not here yet, but great spring weather is on the way. Now is the time to make sure your fishing gear is ready for action. Photo By Ricky Baker February Feature Articles No hindsight ip unit displayed. Prespawn Bass Time Is Coming, Get Ready Now The weather…
Your last chance to apply for WMA general and youth turkey hunts is Feb. 15. The charts on pages 33 and 35 show a list of some of the WMAs that offered turkey hunting during the spring of 2022, along with each WMA’s turkey harvest and hunter numbers. Last year, five WMAs added quota turkey…
Since last February’s printing of GON’s Georgia Lake and River Records list, we’ve added 44 fish, up from the 33 fish we added in February 2022 and 31 fish that were added in February 2021. GON’s exclusive list is always available at GON.com. You never need to wonder if you have a possible record fish…
As frequently happens, the first things that caught my eye were those looong legs! Hmmmmm… That was my left eye. My right was laser-focused on the swaying hips. Kinda reminded me of a girlfriend back in high school: walking away decked out in Dodge County red, she looked just like a box of Valentine’s candy!…
The long 2022 Georgia deer hunting season is now just a memory. The hunters have retreated to the comfort of their homes for a much-needed break. There will be months before they begin serious preparations for the 2023 deer season. Some might wonder. Once the deer season ends, do WRD biologists, technicians and other personnel…
It’s almost here. Spring is right around the corner. Warmer weather beckons from just a little ways out now, and cabin fever will be cured soon, for several months at least. We’re fortunate here in the South to only be dealt a mild, though still unbearable winter. I have no clue how our northern brethren…
Many deer hunters see the calendar in phases. Take the Fourth of July, for example. Bowhunters will mark that as a time to take the bow to an archery shop and get it tuned. You may consider adding some new arrows or broadheads to replace those lost or shot up last season. As July moves…
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