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Look At It My Way

That I have an overactive imagination plus an abhorrence to being forced to sit still among fellow humans are not up for debate. My mind literally whirls; and my feet want to, even when they can’t. Amazing that I can perch in a TomCat literally for hours in perfect contentment; but surrounded in a doctor’s…

Georgia’s Stolen Boone & Crockett

Have you seen this Pike County buck? We recently got a call from the hunter who shot him in November 1984. The gentleman’s name is Randy Cook, and he’d simply like to have his buck back if it’s floating around out there somewhere.  GON published an article in September 1994 called “Georgia’s Stolen Boone &…

Realtree Kids: December 2022

Don’t Sit Still – Late-Season Moves For Bucks

December now, over half the whitetail season behind us, and yours is likely in one of three phases: full freezer, still waiting on that ONE—or cluelessly wondering where all the deer have gone. In the latter case, think maybe it might be time for a change? I’ve watched the evolution of Georgia deer hunting from…

WRD Seeks Public Comment For 2023-25 Hunt Regulations

By GON Staff In January, WRD Game Management will be seeking public comment from hunters as they begin the process of drafting up hunting regulation packages for the 2023-25 hunting seasons. During this process—which happens every other year—WRD usually comes to the table with changes they’d like to present for discussion to those who engage…

Conservation Law Enforcement Corner – December 2022

The Conservation LE Corner is designed to highlight the efforts of Georgia DNR Law Enforcement Division (LED) officers who, among their many duties, protect Georgia’s wildlife, sportsmen and natural resources from game-law violators. The following account is provided from DNR LED.  Colquitt County: On Feb. 21, 2021, at approximately 7:38 p.m., Georgia Game Warden Drew…

Coming Of Age – The Conclusion: Crockett Creek Confessions And The Quest For Creekzilla

The end of another hunting season is on the horizon. Will Creekzilla finally meet his match or live to see another one expire? Gifts come in various forms. “The Magician” speaks to his audience. And now, the conclusion of “Coming of Age.”  No hindsight ip unit displayed. Blood-curdling screams of anguish could be prolifically heard.…

Letters To The Editor: December 2022

  Timber Rattler Relocation Goes Smoothly, But…  Dear GON, While hunting my ladder stand with blackpowder the Friday before gun season, I saw where I could make it a lot more comfortable. So after lunch, my brother Michael and I went back over to the stand and found at the bottom of the ladder one…

2022-2023 Truck-Buck Contest Scoring Dates & Details

To compete for weekly prizes and a spot in the Truck-Buck Shoot-Out, an entrant’s rack must be officially scored during one of two GON scoring events. Any hunter with a buck entered in this season’s contest is invited to have the rack officially scored either in Madison on Feb. 25 or in Tifton on March…

West Point Lake Fishing Report – December 2022

West Point: Level: 4 feet below 635. Temp: Upper 50s. Clarity: The water has been pretty stable this winter, pretty much clear. Bass: Guide Keith Hudson reports “Fair. December is typically a decent month for bass fishing, and the shallow bite for largemouth has remained OK so far this winter. The shallow bite could improve…

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