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From dense, tangled vegetation of the southeastern swamps to high mountain oak ridges, it’s already a record-breaking year for bear hunting in Georgia. On archery hunts alone, north Georgia hunters are killing more bears than they ever have. And dog hunters in south Georgia have broken the state record for live weight… twice. In south…
The ringleader of a group of poachers operating in and around Dodge County pleaded guilty to 13 counts and was handed a stiff sentence Oct. 4, 2011 after the assistant district attorney handling the case reportedly threatened felony charges stemming from a separate incident. William Stacey Jones and an accomplice, Mary Michelle Warren, both of…
GON Has Been a Blessing For a Couple of Newbies Dear GON, I’m new to the hunting world and have begun to introduce my 13-year-old daughter to the sport. Although it can be challenging and somewhat difficult getting started when you’ve not been raised around it, we’ve begun the journey, and GON has been incredibly…
November 2011 Feature Articles Find Balls Of Bait In Pockets For Lake Oconee Bass Map marked with 10 locations to find November bass on Lake Oconee. GON’s Hunt Advisors Report on Gun Opener Tons of acorns and cool temps make for great opening day. Record-Setting Bear Hunt In North And South Georgia Two state-record bears…
The four hunters stood around Paul’s camper. It was a few minutes after dark on the opening day of deer season. David was thrilled about killing a doe, and Nathan shot his first squirrel while hunting with Hannah. However, neither the dead doe nor the squirrel were on the minds or lips of the four…
Fisheries biologist and outdoor writer Capt. Bert Deener joins Les Ager for a late October fishing trip off the Georgia coast, fishing out of Crooked River Marina. This segment appeared on Episode 30 of GON-TV, airing nationally on The Outdoor Channel in the fall of 2011.
The American International Marksmanship Academy, a 2,300-acre training facility offering courses to military, law enforcement and civilian shooters, celebrated its grand opening in Blakely on Oct. 13. A crowd of more than 400 turned out on a windy, rain-threatening Thursday afternoon to take part in dedication ceremonies that included remarks by several guests and tours…
Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains you’ll find a little piece of heaven on earth. Sounds like the intro line to some brochure doesn’t it? Well it is as true a statement as I have ever made. Although the winding roads that snake through the mountains of north Georgia seem to be leading…
Where next? Anglers have to be wondering as two more significant fish-kills have occurred in Georgia, on Brier Creek in Burke County and Commissioner Creek in Wilkinson County. As fish were dying in these two creeks, state officials finally concluded an investigation of the worst fish-kill in state history. In May, the Ogeechee was devastated…
West Point: Level: 10.5 feet below full pool. Temp: Around 70 degrees. Clarity: Stained. Bass: Good. Chris Bell reports, “Fishing has continued to pick up with the recent cooler temperatures. Cooler temperatures and low water conditions have concentrated fish on just about any shoreline cover available. Fish can be caught on many different patterns right…
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