Posts by GON Staff
Alapaha River Redbreast Record Caught On Video
On Nov. 5, Craig James, of Waycross, managed to raise the redbreast bar yet again on the Alapaha River, breaking his own previously set record in the process. Craig, who’s a regular freelance contributor to GON, was fishing with his 11-year-old son, Colt, when he hooked into the new record fish. “We haven’t been…
Read MoreCoyote Worm Infestation Like Scene From Sci-Fi Movie
Bob Chestnutt, of Ludowici, was deer hunting in Long County when a coyote that he shot turned into a moment where he thought he was in the middle of a sci-fi movie. “I shot this coyote on Oct. 29 while deer hunting in Long County,” said Bob. “When I walked up to him, I saw…
Read MoreSt. Marys Record Redbreast Eats The Swamp Spider
For the second time this year, the St. Marys River redbreast record has been broken. Colt James, 11, of Waycross, was fishing with his dad, GON writer Craig James, on Oct. 9 when he caught what proved to be the new record fish. The catch now makes Colt a GON Lake and River Record holder…
Read MoreGON November 2024 Flipbook Edition
Duncan Dobie Compilation Of Turkey Stories
Duncan Dobie’s new book, “A Thousand Distant Gobbles, Turkey Tales from the Heart,” is just off the press. The book contains eight short stories and eight separate turkey hunting tales that will warm your heart and take you on an unforgettable adventure into the Georgia turkey woods. Seven of the stories have previously appeared in…
Read MoreGON November Issue 2024
Vol. 38, No. 11 Georgia giant with a bow! Matthew Hvizdzak’s Houston County 16-pointer has 190+ inches of antler. Photo by Scott Hodges November 2024 Magazine Flipbook Edition Articles available to paid GON subscribers November Feature Articles No hindsight ip unit displayed. Trolling For Lake Oconee Striped Bass The “Rod Father” trolls an…
Read MoreConservation Law Enfocement Corner – November 2024
The Conservation LE Corner 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. McIntosh County: On May 2, 2024, Game Warden First Class Lucas Barnard and Corporal Bright were patrolling Doboy Sound and the beach…
Read MoreFather And Son Set Two Alapaha River Bream Records
It was a September to remember for father-and-son Craig and Colt James, of Waycross. In under 10 days, the pair of anglers managed to catch the GON Lake and River Record redbreast, spotted sunfish and warmouth while fishing the river. “We made our first trip ever over there on the last day of August, and…
Read MoreMeet The Lake Oconee Striper Club
After spending a day on the water with three members of the Lake Oconee Striper Club (LOSC), it was obvious this club is all about serving people. In my own summary, these guys and gals get together to celebrate Lake Oconee striper fishing while helping those in the community and teaching one another to become…
Read MoreGeorgia Deer Hunting Reports: Warm, Dry… But Good Hunting
While we continue to pray and work to help our friends, families and all affected by Hurricane Helene… from Valdosta to Hazlehurst, Dublin, Sylvania, Augusta… throw in a little prayer for rain. Most of Georgia hasn’t seen a drop since that awful night of Sept. 27 when the storm roared through. Rain will come, and…
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