Posts by Hailey Gray
Hard Earned Bow Buck Breaks Peach County Record
Jonathan Campbell, of Marshallville, has been hunting deer with a bow since he was just 9 years old. Being 38 now, he’s definitely had the time to fine-tune his skills and hunting techniques. The true test of his experience arrived on the evening of Nov. 23, 2024. Jon has been hunting and managing a family…
Read MoreLake Record Size Goat Rock Blue Catfish Caught On Video… And Released!
As the sun came up on Feb. 1, Capt. Ken Athon took two brothers out for a casual fishing trip on Goat Rock Lake. The air was cool and a dense fog was set over the water. Despite the conditions, the group was eager to get started, knowing the fish were going to be active.…
Read MoreFirst-Ever Bow Buck Is County Record Caliber
On the morning of Dec. 30, Jackson Pegg, of Nashville, successfully harvested a beautiful 9-point buck on his grandfather’s land in Berrien County. This is a personal milestone as it was his first bow-kill, and it just might break the county record. The current bowhunting record for Berrien County is a 2022 buck with a…
Read MoreFirst-Time Hunter Tags Out In Just Two Hunts
Before this season, Elise Piotrowski, of Athens, had always enjoyed fishing and surrounding herself in the outdoors. The 23-year-old had always wanted to go hunting but didn’t know where to start; until she met Dakota. Elise met her boyfriend Dakota Bales, an avid hunter, in the summer, and with Dakota’s guidance and mentorship, it gave…
Read MoreBig Buck Down Only The Beginning For 12-Year-Old Hunter
A 12-year-old made a 130-yard shot to take a big Morgan County 9-point buck, and who knows, he might have a chance to make some more shots that could earn some great prizes — even a brand new pickup truck. Because his family has a GON subscription, the Social Circle youth is eligible for both…
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