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Giant Will Raise Bar For Habersham County Deer Records

“A buck of this caliber isn’t a secret. If you have one like him on your camera, you can be sure that someone else has pictures of him, as well. He was a true legend in this area,” Cole Cleiman, host of the “Mountain Morning Show” and co-owner of 94.3 WCHM radio station in Clarkesville,…

New Carroll County Bow Record Just Officially Scored

Brandon McKune caught a lucky break on Sept. 15, 2024 when his wife said she’d watch their newborn so he could slip off and hunt on opening morning of bow season. “I decided to walk in to my stand on the back of our property,” he said. “It was hot. Really hot. I started sweating…

The GON Subscription Drive Contest – Help GON!

We need your help, and in return and as extra incentive, we’re giving away a bunch of great stuff, including a $1,700 Bergara rifle. Through Dec. 31 of this year, for each gift subscription to GON that you buy for a family member or friend, you earn a chance in a drawing for some great…

GON December 2024 Flipbook Edition

Southeast Georgia Fishing Reports With Capt. Bert Deener – Dec. 6, 2024

It’s been a cold, windy week, but the fish in southeast Georgia are moving into their winter patterns. That usually means feast or famine. The hope of a “feast” day keeps me going back on the water in my coveralls! Saltwater has slowed a little this week, but the rivers are getting decent again. Altamaha…

First Wild Hog Evokes Flood Of Emotions

When some people harvest their first wild animal, it awakens an appreciation of the great outdoors and nature. For others, it is much more emotional and prompts memories of family or loved ones. For Sadie Pettus, the latter is true. On a recent hunting trip to Barbour Wildlife Management Area (WMA), Pettus was able to…

FDA Approves First Medicated Wild Quail Feed

The FDA has approved the use of an anthelmintic drug for parasite control in wild quail populations. The FDA concluded that the drug integrated into a medicated feed is both safe and effective in controlling parasites in wild quail in their natural habitat. Research in Texas has shown that parasites are affecting quail populations. For…

153-Inch Bow-Kill From Newton County Comes On Hunt No. 24

When Colby Brown arrowed a 135-inch buck in Jasper County on Oct. 18, he thought his season was made. However, he was only warming up to what would be his best season ever. On Nov. 26, Colby once again had his bow in the stand. This time he was in Newton County and ended up…

Red Stag Killed In Coweta County

Saturday, October 12, 2024, was a memorable day for diesel mechanic John McIntyre, of Grantville, when he arrowed a buck of a lifetime—a beautiful red stag weighing more than 400 pounds. “I first got pictures of the stag the day before coming through my cell camera,” said John. “I know of a high fence place…

GON December Issue 2024

Vol. 38, No. 12 There’s still a lot of deer hunting to go this season, and still hope for the chance at a big Georgia buck. Photo by Tommy Kirkland   December 2024 Magazine Flipbook Edition   Articles available to paid GON subscribers December Feature Articles No hindsight ip unit displayed. Holiday Season Gut Check…

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