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Hunting
I shuddered as the cold water landed on my head and ran down my back. I felt kind of silly dumping water on my head, but it was a 97-degree day, and I didn’t want to sweat too much. I eased my way down the logging road before turning off and ever so slowly slipping…
On Saturday, Nov. 7, the Jasper County Chamber of Commerce will be holding and celebrating the 54th annual “Monticello Deer Festival” on the square in Monticello. Originally organized by the Jasper County Jaycees, the first festival was held back in 1966 to celebrate the premier deer hunting offered in this amazing part of the state.…
Logan Fisher and Will Hart spent hundreds of hours on Lake Hartwell during the past five-plus months of shutdowns and social distancing, and they proved the time spent was anything but a diversion. Fisher and Hart, who live in Danielsville, won the Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School Series event at Lake Hartwell presented by…
The situation may not have been hopeless, but I had given up all hope. My peaceful Saturday afternoon of sitting quietly in a ladder stand waiting for a delicious doe to stroll within bow range had been rudely interrupted by what could only be described as hog warfare. The racket they were making 200 yards…
Three years ago, WRD introduced their “Give It A Shot” program. Since that time, nearly 300 first time or novice shooters have been introduced to safe firearm or archery equipment handling and proper orientation with either pistols, rifles, shotguns or archery equipment. These classes are open to men and women age 12 years old and…
Part Two of Two, A Hunting Fiction Series Neither said anything as they stomped through the high blackberries that grew all around and underneath this isolated dinosaur—the tower loomed high and old and brown. Joseph’s legs were mostly protected by his camouflage jeans, but several needles still made it through, hanging there to irritate his…
Russell: Level: Full pool. Temp: Mid 80s. Clarity: The main lake is clear, and it’s stained in creeks. Bass: Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “The fishing has been slow the last few weeks. We had a good bit of rain and some unusually cool weather that dropped the water temp, and the bass have been…
Blue Ridge: Level: 3 feet below full pool. Temp: 81 degrees. Clarity: 6 to 10 feet. Bass: Guide Eric Welch reports, “Fishing has been fair, we’ve been having some crazy weather—cool nights, hot days and thunderstorms in the afternoon. This has kept the baitfish scattered and hanging around 15 feet and deeper. We are starting the…
Bartletts Ferry: Level: 0.9 feet below full pool. Temp: High 80s. Clarity: Mostly clear. Bass: Tournament angler Dennis Hudson reports, “Late summer and early fall are historically tough fishing. This year is no different. Seven to 9 pounds is winning the weekly tournaments right now. Five-fish limits are hard to come by. Shaky heads are…
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