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Donnie Findley recently sent GON a picture we’ve never seen before: a gobbler with side-by-side double beards. Although multi-bearded turkeys are fairly common, the beards have always run down the breast, not across. “I got the turkey April 22 in Wilkes County,” said Donnie. “I think the beards are rather unique, they are both 11…
Suwannee River Record Fish See all of GON’s official Georgia Lake & River Records here. Requirements For Record Fish • Fish must be caught legally by rod and reel in a manner consistent with state game and fish regulations. • Catch must be weighed on accurate Georgia DOA certified scales with at least two…
A evening of fly fishing on the Oconee River near Milledgeville on May 29 paid off with a river record shellcracker for Ben Bell, of Milledgeville. “My brother John and I fish the Oconee frequently near the tailrace, mostly for a quick, late-afternoon fish,” Ben said. “I have have enjoyed the fly rod for a…
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to attend two town hall meetings in June to learn and ask questions about the results of a recent saltwater fishing satisfaction survey with a particular focus on the red drum fishery. The town halls are slated for 6 p.m. Monday, June 6 at Georgia…
We’ve seen it before… Someone thinks they might save a deer from hunters—typically a fawn or young deer that has become accustomed to people—by putting a dog collar around the deer’s neck. Guess what happens when that deer gets older and its neck continue to grow? GON subscriber Allen Rutledge, of Jersey, got this trail-camera…
June 2022: Vol. 36, No. 6 A big diamondback rattlesnake is an awe-inspiring sight. GPS studies reveal their secretive lives. Photo By Warren Bond Jr. June Feature Articles Georgia’s Astounding Year Of Record Fish The Satilla River’s on fire, plus four state-record fish in five months and a slew of new lake and river records. Unlocking…
When you try to pinpoint regions in Georgia that offer the best bream fishing opportunities, you are likely to overlook Metro Atlanta. When WRD Fisheries Biologist Keith Weaver started looking closer at Metro Atlanta as part of the agency’s Gateway to Fishing program, even he was surprised at what he found. He discovered dozens and…
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No hindsight ip unit displayed. Venison Backstrap Goat Cheese SlidersTime to take your wild game chef skills in a new direction. 2 venison backstraps 1/2 lb. thick-sliced bacon 1 pack King’s Hawaiian rolls 8-oz. jar Sun-Dried tomatoes 2 large green tomatoes 3 ounce log goat cheese Olive oil Seasoning salt Black pepper Pre-heat oven to…
It was a dark and stormy night. The seven or eight of us had arrived at our deer club cabin on Friday evening to get a good night’s sleep before our big weekend whitetail hunt. The cabin isn’t much to look at. The roof and outside walls are interchangeable, but we have four large rooms,…
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