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By Ritch Keener We can certainly say that 2020 was anything but normal. COVID-19 impacted almost every facet of life, and public-land hunting was no exception. I noticed that Hart County WMA saw a large increase in hunters and hunting pressure during the archery, primitive weapons and gun seasons. I hunted the WMA hard during all…
GON will publish our annual Pay Dove Shoots list in the August issue. If you are hosting a shoot, fill out the Dove Shoot Coupon for a free listing. For County, just tell us which county your field(s) is in. Under Shoot Date(s), include all the pay shoots you plan to host. We understand not…
One of my uncles—oh, brother!—just happened to be in the yard when the feller pulled up. Seeking my whereabouts.. “Uh, I’m thanking he’s on the river.” “You wouldn’t happen to know just where, would you?” “Likely sommers between Milledgeville and Jesup.” “Well, that narrows it down.” No response, other than deadpan gaze. “Reckon he’s got…
Seventeen weekly winners and four hunters in our wildcard spots will soon shoot it out at the Ag-Pro Outdoor Blast on July 31. The second-best shot will win a Firminator G-3. And then, the last man, woman or child standing—there are three kids in the Shoot-Out this year—that last person on the Shoot-Out stage will…
Pre She Ate Cha For The Coyote Cull Entry Help Dear GON, Special thanks to Mr. Keith Swinford, of Cohutta, for letting me borrow his GON magazine to take my Coyote Cull entry picture with. Folks don’t forget to renew your subscription or you’ll be trying to find a GON issue that can be really…
West Point: Level: 1 foot below 635. Temp: Upper 80s. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Guide Keith Hudson reports, “Fair. There are a few different patterns working right now. Topwater baits such as Whopper Ploppers, buzzbaits and Zoom Horny Toads can be effective for shallow and aggressive fish, especially around bream beds and shallow cover and grass.…
Weiss: Level: 0.1 below 564. Temp: 85-88 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Multiple Species: Guide Mark Collins reports, “Bass fishing is good, and they are moving to the creek and river channel ledges. Deep-running crankbaits and Carolina rigs are catching fish. Crappie fishing is fair, and they are on deeper brush in 10 to 18 feet of…
Sinclair: Level: 1.6 feet below 340. Temp: High 80s to low 90s. Clarity: Clear from Nancy Creek south. Some stain up the rivers and in the backs of some pockets due to recent storms. Bass: Tournament angler Karl Pingry reports, “Ed at Lakeside Chevron says the fishing is still strong with tournaments taking 21-22 pounds…
Seminole: Level: 0.9 below 77.5. Temp: Approaching 90 degrees in all arms. Clarity: There’s a slight stain in the rivers and on the main lake. Expect clear water on Spring Creek and in Fish Pond Drain. Bass: Guide Chris Taylor reports, “Bass fishing has settled into its typical summer pattern. Fish can be caught early…
Saltwater: Inshore: Capt. Judy Helmey, of Miss Judy Charters, reports, “For those inshore fishermen who just want to catch fish, purchase or catch live shrimp. Last month live shrimp were hard to come by. Our captains struggled to stay ahead of their bait need. Their two options were to purchase or catch their own live shrimp. Bait shops tried…
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