Posts by GON Staff
Wild Game Recipes: Deer Poppers
This recipe is great to use when entertaining family and friends. Whether it’s Christmas parties or New Year’s parties. You name it, you need snacks, and here’s a great one. A recipe for deer poppers. What You’ll Need:1 package of cubed deer meat1 bottle of Dale’s marinade1 pack of sliced bacon (cut bacon slices in…
Read MoreWild Game Recipes: Cube Steak
You ever hear the expression that something is so good it’ll make you slap your mama? Well, if you cook this recipe, you better buckle down for a whuppin’ from daddy, because this is the best venison recipe you are ever going to have the pleasure of putting in your mouth. Period. You’ll need:venison steaks, cubedCrisco…
Read MoreOutdoor Blast Set For July 25-27
Like we need an excuse to wear camo in July. But if you’re looking for a reason, here’s a great one. GON’s Outdoor Blast is coming back to Duluth at the Gwinnett Center—a spacious, clean, well air-conditioned facility—to host the kick-off and get-ready party for the 2014 hunting season. This year’s Outdoor Blast will be…
Read MoreSportsmen Sought For Clues On Dermond Murder At Lake Oconee
Local law-enforcement teams are asking sportsmen and anglers to share any information that could help bring justice to a recent murder case on the banks of Lake Oconee in Putnam County. The double murder of an elderly couple, Russell and Shirley Dermond, has gained national attention, and law-enforcement officials are still looking for clues to…
Read MoreState Duck-Calling Contests Return To Outdoor Blast
Three state-champion duck-calling titles are on the line, and that means some of the nation’s top competition callers will again gather to compete for bragging rights and prizes. Georgia’s duck-calling contests will be held Sunday, July 27 during the Outdoor Blast at the Gwinnett Center in Duluth. The sanctioned Georgia State Duck Calling Contest begins…
Read MoreOhoopee River Record Chain Pickerel
Thomas Corbin caught a 2-lb., 2.72-oz. river-record chain pickerel on the Ohoopee River on May 29, 2014.
Read MoreWest Point Fishing Report June 2014
West Point: Level: 0.3 feet above full pool. Temp: 75-80 degrees. Clarity: Generally clear. Bass: “Most any creek will produce largemouth right now, and there are several patterns that seem to be working right now. We have fish in spawning and postspawn patterns. I enjoy throwing topwaters like a Pop-R or Zara Spook to cover…
Read MoreLake Weiss Fishing Report June 2014
Weiss: Level: 0.1 feet below full pool. Temp: Mid 70s. Clarity: Clearing.Crappie: Guide Mike Collins reports, “Fishing is fair. A few fish are being caught long-line trolling with 1/24-oz. Jiffy Jigs in colors JJ01, JJ06, JJ13, JJ17 JJ20, JJ37 and Mark’s Special Blue. Shooting docks is producing a few crappie, also. Spider-rigging with live minnows…
Read MoreLake Tobesofkee Fishing Report June 2014
Tobesofkee: Level: Full pool. Temp: Upper 70s. Clarity: Light stain. Bass: Clayton Batts reports, “Bass are starting to move into there summer patterns around brush and humps. Fish a redbug Big Bite Baits Finesse worm around brush that is around docks near deep water. Look for fish around humps and main-lake points on your Lowrance…
Read MoreLake Sinclair Fishing Report June 2014
Sinclair: Level: 1.0 feet below full pool. Temp: 70-74 degrees. Clarity: Lightly stained to clear at the dam. Bass: Tournament angler Aaron Batson reports, “Fish are scattered from 3 to 25 feet. Early in the day, work a buzzbait or topwater plug around seawalls and grass for a few bites. This won’t last long as…
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