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It had been 23 years since I stepped foot on Redlands WMA in pursuit of critters. A return trip was certainly overdue, and Saturday, Jan. 15 was the perfect opportunity to take a trip down memory lane. The occasion was the 2nd Annual Squirrel Master Classic with a great group of folks who run a…
Your last chance to apply for WMA general and youth turkey hunts is Feb. 15. The charts on pages 48-49 and 51 show a list of some of the WMAs that offered turkey hunting during the spring of 2021, along with each WMA’s gobbler harvest and hunter numbers. Five existing WMAs have added quota turkey…
When it comes to potential disasters, it’s best to expect the worst and have a plan. That plan should include erring on the side of caution and getting help from your allies. That way of thinking by WRD Chief of Fisheries Scott Robinson and his staff has salvaged the state’s 2022 trout stocking program. Whirling…
My First Duck Hunt I typically enjoy providing information to readers from a perspective of some level of experience. Deer and turkey hunting, trout fishing, camping and hiking are all things that I have shared with my sons and friends. My son Jared has accumulated a wealth of knowledge from these same pursuits with me…
Georgia’s Pre-Season Turkey Thoughts Dear GON, I am OK with changes that preserve our turkey population (reducing season limit, reducing daily limit, etc.) I am also OK with changes that apply to EVERYONE, but we all know the best turkey hunting is the first week. Having two different regular season openers (one on private land…
After three seasons where we saw an increasing number of deer hunters rating their seasons as “excellent,” the string has been broken. The last of that improving run of excellent deer seasons came during the 2020-21 hunting season when 24.6% of hunters reported excellent seasons. The break came when 21.4% of GON readers said their…
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…
Recently, I was walking across one of my food plots when I noticed a small piece of rock. It had an unusual shape. When I eased it from the ground, I quickly realized it was a Native American projectile point, often called an arrowhead. I was thrilled to be holding in my hand an ancient…
February 15 will be the last day parents can apply their child for a WMA turkey quota hunt. This year there are 22 different hunt choices to choose at www.GoHuntGeorgia.com. Some of these areas offer high-quality hunts with a good population of turkeys. Flip over to page 48 to see the options you’ve got Don’t…
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