Posts by GON Staff
Lake Allatoona Fishing Report – August 2024
Allatoona: Level: 0.3 feet above 840. Temp: 84-87 degrees. Clarity: Clear to slightly stained. Bass: Tournament angler Matt Driver reports, “The topwater bite is still good. We are mixing it up with fluke-style baits and swimbaits. Chrome and flashy baits are working best on main-lake points. When fish are not up, they can be targeted…
Read More2024 Coyote Cull Winners Announced
There are a fewer coyotes nabbing baby turkeys and deer in the Georgia woods right now thanks to the Georgia sportsmen who took part in the 2024 GON Coyote Cull. And we also need to recognize the Coyote Cull sponsors for their generous support this year. Please thank them for stepping up in the only…
Read MoreKen Ross Wins 30-30 Ministries $1K Shoot-Out
Ken Ross, of Newnan, found himself with an additional $1,000 after attending GON’s Ag-Pro Outdoor Blast in Emerson over the weekend. He was this year’s winner in the 30-30 Ministries $1K Shoot-Out where contestants shot a pellet rifle at raw eggs. Two qualifying rounds earlier on Saturday, July 27 gave time for 97 Outdoor Blast show-goers…
Read MoreNew Fishing Products Showcased At ICAST
This week Capt. Bert Deener is at ICAST, the trade show for the fishing tackle industry. The event is held annually in Orlando, Fla. at the Orange County Convention Center, and companies from around the globe fill the gigantic venue with their wares. Store buyers, media and professional anglers are privy to the event, and…
Read More2024 Gun-An-Hour Giveway Lineup Announced
A chance at a free gun every hour with no raffle entry fees, that’s a pretty nice bonus for just walking in the door to GON’s big outdoor weekend! The Ag-Pro Outdoor Blast, presented by Dallas Safari Club (DSC), returns again in 2024 to the more than 120,000 square feet inside the LakePoint Champions Center.…
Read MoreGON July Issue 2024
Vol. 38, No. 7 How’s the rainfall been at your hunting land? Plenty of summer rain can result in a blow-out year for good antler growth. Photo by Tommy Kirkland July 2024 Magazine Flipbook Edition July Feature Articles No hindsight ip unit displayed. How The Truck-Buck Contest Weeks Were Won Meet the second half…
Read MoreConservation Law Enforcement Corner – July 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. Ware County: Around lunchtime on Oct. 15, 2022, Cpl. Sam Williams received a phone call from Sgt. Jason Shipes instructing him to…
Read MoreGON July Flipbook Edition
Lake Blackshear Fishing Report – July 2024
Blackshear: Level: Full pool at 237. Temp: 85-88 degrees. Clarity: Light stain. Bass: Tournament angler Chris Gray reports, “Bass fishing has been really tough the last couple of weeks. This June has been one of the hottest I can remember in a long time. Most fish have moved offshore into deeper water on channel ledges and…
Read MoreLake Lanier Fishing Report – July 2024
Lanier: Level: Full at 1071. Temp: Low to mid 80s. Clarity: Clear conditions from the south end up through the middle of the lake. Bass: Guide Jimbo Mathley, with Jimbo’s Lake Lanier Spotted Bass Guide Service, reports, “Depending on the water temperatures, there are several techniques you can utilize to stay on top of the…
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