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Proud Of My Daddy Dear GON, This letter is about my daddy, Bruce Doster. He would never send in a picture of himself, so I’m doing it in hopes of getting him a shout-out! I’m 24 years old, one of seven kids, and have been deer hunting with my daddy for as long as I…
Editor’s Note: A primary reason we’re publishing this story after 30 years is because it could save a life. If you’ve ever been tempted to shoot a deer after dark or from a road, please re-consider. Resisting that urge could change your life and save another. Apart from the illegality and fair-chase aspect, there is…
As we enter into the holiday season, many of us may have outdoor related guns and gear on our wish lists. Over the years, my sons have offered extremely accurate lists to avoid any possible miss. No one wants Santa to go through the time and effort to deliver the wrong size, color or type…
“This momentous convocation of my highly esteemed Cabinet has been called solely to advance a particular priority for the upcoming challenges of 2025. Namely… my very own, spanking-new, can’t-miss OUTDOORS TV SHOW!” Not bad for rousing the troops, eh? My Cabinet, I mean. All of however many actually show up. And let’s get this clear…
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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. Bacon County: On Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, Game Warden Dylan Brady was working a night hunting detail in Alma in reference to…
Divers went down at the dam at Clarks Hill to do repairs and came right back up. They said catfish as big as Volkswagens were down there and they would never go down there again. I heard that tale in the 1960s while in high school in Thomson. You can change it to pretty much any…
That’s a monster buck killed at Piedmont Refuge a few weeks ago. If you didn’t see it, look back at the picture on page 48. It’s not the first time this historic piece of Georgia hunting dirt has thrown out a big buck, and I’m betting it won’t be the last. Like so often when…
The Union County Gun Range opened to the public on June 27, 2024. This high-quality range is a testament to the ability of citizens and elected officials—with the will—to accomplish an amazing goal despite many obstacles. Located about 15 minutes from Blairsville, this new gun range sits in a natural bowl on federal land that’s…
Alright. This isn’t going to be a super-formal article, but instead, I genuinely hope to open your eyes and hearts and allow you to learn from my mistakes. I have been pacing back and forth in the kitchen for about three hours now, and I’ve finally found the fortitude to sit down and become somewhat…
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