Posts by Mike Bolton
Biden Administration Eliminates Federal Funding To Schools With Hunter Ed And Archery Programs
The Biden Administration has announced that it will eliminate federal funding for schools that offer hunter education and archery programs. That has school systems across Georgia, and the U.S., in a tizzy. The decision was a result of the Biden administration’s interpretation of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. That act has language that prohibits federal…
Read MoreMagic Of Hunting Sapelo Island WMA
NOTE: This article is from 2023, so this year’s season dates will differ. Check the current Georgia Hunting Regulations for the most up-to-date information for Sapelo. Those who are not hunters have trouble comprehending that it is the experience of going hunting that motivates hunters. They wrongly assume that if no game was taken, hunters…
Read MoreWild In The Kitchen: Venison Stroganoff
Venison Stroganoff This fast and easy dish takes venison to a new level. 1 1/2 lbs. of venison backstraps 3 cups baby mushrooms 1 large onion, sliced thick 1 cup beef broth 1 cup heavy cream 2/3 cup sour cream 1 pat butter Olive oil Fusilli pasta Cornstarch to thicken Prepare all ingredients first. Slice…
Read MoreWRD Fisheries Expands Program To Get More People Fishing
License sales are the lifeblood of state wildlife agencies. The money derived from the sales of fishing licenses is multiplied by federal matching funds based on the number of fishing licenses sold. That money is then used for everything the agency does from stocking fish to upkeep on equipment. Georgia WRD Fisheries has put into…
Read MoreProposed Changes To Trout Fishing Regs
DNR is looking for input from fishermen on several proposed changes to trout fishing in the state. One of the most notable proposals that is raising eyebrows is the dropping of size limits on Waters Creek in Lumpkin County. The well-known trophy trout fishing spot currently has an 18-inch minimum length limit on brook trout,…
Read MorePolice Shoot Bear In Backyard
A situation where a police officer shot and killed a bear in the backyard of an Elberton home was an unfortunate situation, but no charges will be brought against the officer, DNR Law Enforcement says. Elberton Police Chief Scott Marunich said he stands behind the action that the officers took, but his department is receiving…
Read MoreLake Seminole WMA Hunting Area Profile
Lake Seminole WMA is an enigma. The 8,635-acre WMA is a confusing patchwork of nine tracts with varying habitats. Several of the tracts can be accessed by vehicles, but the roads inside those tracts are so rough that they can’t even be navigated by ATVs. Hunters, and even wildlife biologists, agree that the only real…
Read MoreWild In The Kitchen: Blackened Venison Tenderloin With Cajun Cream Sauce
4 venison tenderloins Old Bay Blackened Seasoning 1/2-lb. brussels sprouts Bacon drippings 2 medium Vidalia onions 2 tomatoes chopped 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1 Tbsp. McCormick Cajun seasoning 1 pint Half and Half 2 Tbsp. butter Season tenderloins with blackened seasoning. Get a cast iron pan very hot and turn on exhaust fan on stove.…
Read MoreSinclair Blue Cat Record Caught And Released
About twice a month, James Rowland likes to go to Lake Sinclair with his fishing buddy so they can stock their freezers with good eating-size catfish. The Hartwell native never imagined that he’d ever catch a single blue cat that would seemingly feed half of his hometown. James is the new Lake Sinclair record holder…
Read MorePine Log WMA Likely Gone
Year-long negotiations between DNR and landowners have come to an end, and barring a miracle, the 14,000-acre Pine Log WMA in Bartow County will be no more. DNR has removed its equipment from the property, transferred its personnel to other WMAs, and the gates have been locked blocking public access. DNR has leased the property…
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