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Editorial-Opinion February 2025

“The Golden Age of America begins right now.” Those were the opening words from the mouth of our 47th president a few weeks ago as he began his inauguration address. His second such address, which is not unheard of in American political history, but it is only the second time a second presidential term was…

Two For One On Opening Day

By Matt Tyree I have a very special hunt to share. On the morning on Oct. 12, 2024, which was opening day for youth season, I took my son, Marshall, deer hunting. He is 10 years old, and he is quite the hunter. He has already taken several deer and a hog in the last…

Letters To The Editor: February 2025

Down To The Wire In Extended Firearm County Dear GON, My son, Jase Wiley, 7, brought it down to the final 30 minutes of the extended rifle season in Early County yesterday (Jan. 15) and was finally able to harvest his first deer to bring home. He has been hunting hard with me since around…

Always Learning

As the deer season comes to a close, it always provides a chance to reflect back on that season’s hunting opportunities. I was not able to hunt as many times this season as usual. The club I joined with my son Jared was quite a haul from us. However, I did manage to drop a…

GTA Youth Field Trial Results

The weekend of Dec. 28-30 was the 10th Annual GTA Youth Field Trials, held near Swainsboro. GTA Youth Director Jason Chapman truly outdid himself and put on what was possibly the best GTA youth event ever! If you are unfamiliar with the event, I cannot recommend it highly enough. My kids and I have gone…

98—And Still At It

So, how did you ring in the fabulous New Year of 2025? Or is your head still too swollen to remember? Well, if this was your 98th—no misprint, and I ain’t expecting I got many takers out there—new year, maybe you were knocking down the latest in a very long line of whitetail bucks. Like…

Realtree Kids Scrapbook: February 2025

                                                                                                 

Conservation Law Enforcement Corner – February 2025

The Conservation LE Corner is designed to highlight the efforts of Georgia DNR Law Enforcement Division (LED) officers who, among their many duties, protect Georgia’s wildlife, sportsmen and natural resources from game-law violators. Chattooga County: On Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, Game Warden Isaac Roberson was patrolling the area of Little Egypt Road in Chattooga County…

Wild In The Kitchen: Smoked Rainbow Trout Dip

Smoked Rainbow Trout Dip  It won’t be long before stocked rainbow trout from hatcheries are filling Georgia’s trout waters. Whether you catch your trout or buy some at a grocery store, this appetizer will be a hit at your next family meal or party. 8 oz. smoked rainbow trout filets 6 oz. unsalted butter, softened 1…

Spy Cam – February 2025

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