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Hunting

No Ghost, But Plenty Of Spook On Halloween

Adam Grant thought it would be only fitting if he were to finally take the mysterious buck that he calls Ghost on Halloween. That unfortunately was not in the cards, but he did score on Ghost’s running buddy, Spook. “The last two seasons I’ve been after a really big buck on my Big Rock Hunting…

Lower Flint River Shoal Bass

  As I’m beginning to type this story, a quick look out my kitchen window reminds me that fall has finally arrived in south Georgia. And after my 37th summer in the Peach State, I couldn’t be happier that it’s finally my favorite time of the year. I believe bass feel the same way as…

Of Bears, Dogs—And Friendships

  There’s no accounting for the bug that bites you. Or when it happens. For some, it’s a process of growing into whatever activity they eventually fall for and become consumed. Others are suddenly smitten. Like Don Butts. His parents didn’t see it coming during a vacation trip to the Great Smoky Mountains all those…

Scrapbook – November 2023

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GON November 2023 Flipbook Edition

Hunting In The Rain

Deer hunting in the rain can be a lot of fun, if you do it right. Precipitation from either rain, sleet or snow in the right amounts can get deer moving and help you have a great hunt. I have had some of my best hunts on the worst weather days. While some people are inside…

Letters To The Editor: November 2023

“That Friend May Be A Poacher” Struck A Nerve Dear GON, First let me say I love your magazine! I have been a long-time subscriber.  I just read the article in this October issue written by Susan Lindsey entitled, “That Friend May Be A Poacher.” I must say, I was angry at those who betrayed…

Enjoy The Rut

Well October has flown by, which means the annual deer rut cranking up for many readers. GON does a great job with a detailed rut map based on historical data. Nothing in life, and surely not in hunting, is assured, but the map gives us a pretty good idea on the timing of the rut.…

C.A.S.T. For Kids Event Hosted On Lake Eufaula

By Capt. Sam Williams Thursday, Oct. 5 turned out to be a beautiful day on Lake Eufaula as we prepared for 33 special-needs’ children to arrive and enjoy a day of fishing with some great volunteers to assist them. Each child received a special T-shirt, a rod and reel and a tackle box to keep.…

195-Inch Bleckley County Bow Buck Caps Stellar Season

Dayton Cannon, of Cochran, has had an exceptional year in 2023, killing two record-class bucks with a bow, a 140-inch typical and a 195-inch non-typical. Both bucks were killed in Bleckley County. On Oct. 12, he was in a stand in a hardwood bottom when a huge 9-pointer came easing down the trail at 5:30…

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