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GON November Issue 2023
Vol. 37, No. 11 Acorns are falling and bucks are on the prowl. November is primetime in the Georgia deer woods. Photo By Tommy Kirkland November 2023 Magazine Flipbook Edition Articles available to paid GON subscribers November Feature Articles No hindsight ip unit displayed. The Flip-A-Coin-Buck Two simultaneous shots, both from 30-30 rifles—whose…
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Conservation Law Enforcement Corner – November 2023
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. The following account is provided from DNR LED. Dodge County: On Nov. 21, 2021, Sgt. Clint Martin, Cpl Dan Stiles and Game…
Read MoreMike England Named New Law Enforcement Division Director
Georgia DNR announced the appointment of Mike England to Colonel and director of the Law Enforcement Division (LED). Col. England assumes the role following Col. Thomas Barnard’s appointment to Deputy Commissioner of Georgia DNR. “Col. England’s promotion from Lieutenant Colonel is well-deserved and I know he will continue to build on the positive impact he…
Read More“White-Socks” Piebald Has 140-Inch Rack
You don’t see many bucks with the combination of white piebald markings, age and rack size like the one killed opening morning of firearms season in Turner County by Jonathan Duke, of Buchanan. “There is a lot of history with this buck,” Jonathan said. “I’ve had him on camera for two years, and we had…
Read MoreLake Blackshear Fishing Report – November 2023
Blackshear: Level: Full at 237. Temp: Low 70s. Clarity: Stained. Bass: Tournament angler Chris Gray reports, “The bite has been inconsistent the last few weeks. A pattern that has been producing quality fish is a white popping frog fished over grass mats. Work the frog extremely slow. The bass are smart. Another way that will…
Read MoreBartletts Ferry Fishing Report – November 2023
Bartletts Ferry: Level: 0.6 feet below 521. Temp: 72 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Kyle Welcher, Professional Fisherman (see November Map of the Month article) said to fish buzzbaits, small crankbaits like the Rapala OG mini 4 and jigs on seawalls with rocks. Target the biggest secondary points in coves and creeks to catch bass ambushing shad…
Read MoreLake Lanier Fishing Report – November 2023
Lanier: Level: 6.5 feet below 1071. Temp: High 60s. Clarity: Turnover is still happening on the lake, so water clarity is clear where it is finished to weak coffee colored where it is still going on. Bass: Guide Jimbo Mathley with Jimbo’s Lake Lanier Spotted Bass Guide Service reports, “While the outside elements are not…
Read MoreLake Chatuge Fishing Report – November 2023
Chatuge: Level: 5.2 feet below 1925. Temp: 71-72 degrees. Clarity: Clear. Bass: Guide Eric Welch, of Welch’s Guide Service, reports, “Fishing has been good. I will start my mornings out on the main body throwing topwater. Once the sun gets up, the bass have started blowing up on herring baitfish. On sunny days, I like throwing…
Read MoreCarters Lake Fishing Report – November 2023
Carters: Level: 0.6 feet below 1074. Temp: 58-60 degrees. Clarity: 5+ feet. Bass: Guide Louie Bartenfield with Carters Lake Guide Service reports, “November is the month when fish start to show up regularly in wintering areas. Look for fish in ditches in the 15- to 35-foot range. Those places will get better and better all…
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