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Satilla River Blackwater Panfish

Are you looking for a different sort of fishing trip where the scenery is spectacular, the boat traffic is minimal and the action is hot? You can’t do much better than a trip down the Satilla River after redbreast sunfish, otherwise known as “redbellies” to the locals. The Satilla is your best chance in the…

Tragic Boating Accident At Lake Russell Pot Tournament Kills Angler

Jimmy Kelley, 68, of Lilburn, died the morning of May 20, 2010, just a month ahead of his 50th wedding anniversary, of complications from injuries sustained in a boat accident. Three other men involved in the accident, which occurred during the blast-off of a Lake Russell pot tournament on May 8, suffered non life-threatening injuries.…

Dodge County PFA June Fishing

Dodge County Public Fishing Area stole the headlines around the Southeast during the early 2000s by producing some huge bass from its relatively small 104 acres. The original year class of bass was reaching its maximum size during those few years. Since that time, intensive management of the lake through fertilizing and liming has continued…

HSS’s New Ultra Lite Safety Harness

Danville, Alabama – For those treestand hunters that have chosen to sacrifice the safety of a restraint system for the freedom of mobility because, “It’s just too bulky,” or “It just doesn’t feel the same,” Hunter Safety System has a safe, comfortable and lightweight solution for you. Hunter Safety Sytems’ newest harness, the Ultra Lite,…

HSS Buckle Cover Silencer System

Danville, Alabama (January 19, 2010) – You can spend a small fortune on the latest camouflage or scent eliminators, but when you’re 20 feet above the quiet forest floor, it’s usually a sound that betrays your position. Be it the sling swivel that taps the stock as you bring your rifle up or the rattle…

Savannah River Record Bass Weighs 15 Pounds

Bass fishing on the lower end of the Savannah River has been “pretty good,” said fisherman Mike Stille of Eden — in a classic bit of fish-catching understatement. On Nov. 6, 1999, Mike was fishing the Savannah River near the Clyo Landing in Effingham County and was chunking a Zoom plastic worm. Mike fishes for…

Lake Seed Record Channel Catfish

Ernest Cruine caught this 21-lb. lake-record channel catfish on Lake Seed on May 17, 2010.

Oostanaula River Record Longnose Gar

Alan W. Short caught the 13-lb., 15.2-oz. river-record longnose gar while fishing the Oostanaula River on May 17, 2010.

Are WMAs About To Be Changed To Recreation Areas?

If your favorite wildlife management area (WMA) was changed to a “recreation area,” would that make the property more marketable to other users like bikers, hikers and horseback riders? And would that be a good thing for hunters? DNR is seeking public comment at four public meetings next week — and through mailed and emailed…

Changes For WMAs And Hunting on State Land?

Note: The following DNR press release offers no details about what the state is considering. Public meetings are to give people an opportunity to comment, but it is impossible for the public to comment on proposals, alternatives or ideas they know nothing about. GON will provide details as soon as they are made available, so…

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