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This column 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. Bulloch County: On Dec. 6, 2015, DNR Law Enforcement Division Ranger Jordan Crawford received a call from Georgia State Patrol about a night-hunting complaint.…
The eruption in the stock market since the election of Donald Trump has been nothing short of stunning. In no small part, this financial enthusiasm stands on the belief that business will advance; doubling the current growth rate of 2 percent. A 4 percent growth rate would do wonderful things for all. Vital to this…
As we slip and slide into a new year, methinks this might be prime time for reflection, introspection and maybe a half cup of castor oil for all-’round motivation, matriculation and decalcification. OK. So maybe we’ll just reflect and introspect. (Assuming that’s a word…) Besides, castor oil is old school. Among other things. Have an…
The team of Brian Jamison, of Greensboro, and Charlie Kemp, of Jefferson, won the Dec. 10, 2016 Berry’s tournament on Lake Oconee with an impressive limit of five bass that pulled the scales to 22.96 pounds. Their catch was anchored by Big Fish of the tourney, a 6.47-lb. largemouth that earned them an addition $1,020…
As Dr. Albert Warren was sitting in his deer stand on Dec. 10, he was taking a rare opportunity to bear hunt, even though he had never seen a bear from his stand in south Houston County. But other hunters had seen bears on the club. Then a little after sunrise, he noticed what looked…
It was sure different in the Georgia deer woods this season—extreme drought and very warm temperatures changed the game for many hunters. The lack of rain was a big factor, with deer-movement patterns altered simply because deer had to be near a water source and because food plots were non-existent. Another big change was the…
By the time most of you read this, Georgia’s 2016-2017 deer season will be winding down, and we’ll have turned the calendar page on another year. Hopefully your season provided lots of great memories and a freezer full of venison. However, if your season—like mine—was less than stellar, take heart. It’s a brand new year…
Special Hunt With Popee In Laurens County Dear GON, Since I was a little boy, I have gone hunting with my grandfather Larry Roberts, who I call Popee. As a general contractor, he comes home with sweat on his back every day and frequently doesn’t get to see the weekend. He is not big into…
So, how was your deer season? If you put up your freezer meat, or maybe had the chance to match wits with a wise old buck, you’re probably checking the Good or Excellent box. Other hunters might still be dealing with a lower deer population, a bad neighbor, or some other factor that caused them…
ON THE COVER: It’s been a stellar season in Georgia for big, high-scoring bucks. This tall-tined 12-pointer was killed in Crawford County on Nov. 6 by Randy Kee, a GON Hunt Advisor. Photo by Scott Hodges January 2017 Feature Article Tragic Fire Strikes Greene County Hunt Camp An Oconee County father lost his…
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