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Tournament Reports October 2017

The Georgia BASS Nation tournament on Lake Sinclair Sept. 15, 2017 attracted 151 two-angler high school teams and also 22 teams that competed in the Junior Division. The high school title went to the team of Seth Morris and Jacob Robinson, of Bremen High School. Their total weight was 8.83 pounds. Second place went to…

Conservation Law Enforcement Corner October 2017

The old adage of TMI, or “too much information,” certainly applies to social media. And by TMI on social media, it’s not just endless info on someone’s exercise routine or what they’re having for supper. Outdoor exploits are commonly posted on social media, even posts about activities that are illegal. Wayne County: On Nov. 10,…

Editorial-Opinion October 2017

This has been a humbling and gratifying month for me personally. I have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of concern expressed by so many of you for me. I want to thank you all. And I want to let you all know that things are remarkably good. The trigger was Hurricane Irma. Some of you…

Paddleboard Panic

“JAKE!!! “Clamber down off’n that before you get shot!” That was the point at which I learned it’s highly unlikely that  a heart attack will ever have any effect on me; if an infarction didn’t rear its ugly head as I walked into that store… The Old Hermit, as you are probably aware, tends to…

Count Your Blessings

Hurricanes Harvey and Irma lashed our shores with incredible devastation in September. Huge amounts of wind and rain flooded and destroyed many homes as well as taking human lives. After the storms had subsided, we saw the devastation. Folks were inside what used to be their homes, scrounging around trying to save what was left…

Bekah’s Big Bass

By Rodney Mull There’s just something about hearing the zing of line spooling out of a reel and watching a rod tip bend on a warm Georgia morning that makes fine memories. All the better when your child is the one holding the rod and just able to keep up with the prize pulling on…

Wild In the Kitchen: Next Level Venison Stew

If you’re a wild game cook, you’ve probably attempted some form of venison stew before. This recipe takes venison stew to another level. I’ve been making it for about 6 years with nary a complaint. 1 lb. venison shoulder meat 3 cups diced potatoes 1 stick of butter 3 cups diced onions 2 tablespoons minced…

Realtree Kids Scrapbook – October 2017

Send us a picture of your GON Realtree Outdoor kid. Email image and caption details (name, hometown, age, and county where critter or fish was taken) to [email protected].

Washington County Bow-Buck

By Rex Wallace First off, I didn’t even think I would be deer hunting opening weekend because my dad, uncle, cousin and I were on our annual bear hunt in north Georgia. However, after walking and scouting for several miles and several long hours around the mountain without seeing any sign, or bears, we went…

Researchers Study Georgia Ring-necked Ducks

Georgia duck hunters know the sound all too well… the heart-thumping roar of wings slicing through the crisp, winter air followed by the skidding-splash of feathered bottoms landing on water. Some have even described it as sounding like a plane is taking off right above your head. These are the sounds of ring-necked ducks in…

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