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Georgia River Network Launches Georgia River Guide Mobile App
Adventure on Georgia’s rivers just got easier. Today, Georgia River Network (GRN), the only statewide advocacy organization dedicated solely to protecting Georgia’s water, released the free Georgia River Guide mobile application—a digital trip planning tool designed to empower river recreationists to experience Georgia’s network of more than 30 water trails. For paddlers, boaters, anglers and…
Read MoreNukem Hunting’s New “Grab And Go” Hunting Blind
Nukem Hunting has announced the new ‘Grab and Go’ ground blind is now available for purchase. Nukem Hunting blinds were developed by outdoorsmen with decades of experience to meet the needs of the mobile hunter. The lightweight design and versatile nature of Nukem Hunting blinds allows hunters to set up in seconds, not minutes. To…
Read MoreGeorgia Power Marks Its First Efforts To Restore Piedmont Region’s Native Shortleaf Pine Ecosystem With Prescribed Burn
Georgia Power announced this week a successful prescribed burn on approximately 60 acres of company land at Lake Oconee adjacent to the Wildlife Management Area. The effort, under permit by the Georgia Forestry Commission and in collaboration with the Shortleaf Pine Initiative, is designed to begin restoring a native shortleaf pine ecosystem once prevalent in the…
Read MoreDeclines In North Georgia Deer Population May Point To Larger Issues
By Kristen Morales Deer populations in the north Georgia mountains have dropped by almost two-thirds over the past few decades, according to new research by the University of Georgia. This decline has also led to a precipitous drop in deer hunting—68% fewer hunters head into the woods now compared with statistics gathered in 1979. And…
Read MoreWoods-N-Water Hunt/Fish Outfitters Voted Best In Georgia
Woods-N-Water hunting and and fishing outfitters, one of GON‘s Youth Big-Buck Contest sponsors, was recently voted “Best of Georgia”‘ in the Hunting and Fishing Services category by the Georgia Business Journal. “Everyone at Woods-N-Water Services is truly honored and blessed to have received the Georgia Business Journal 2021 Best in Georgia award,” said Blaine Burley,…
Read MoreChristmas Tree Drop-Off Stations On West Point, Allatoona
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a pair of news releases yesterday with information for those interested in turning their live Christmas trees into fish habitat. The drop-off locations are in various locations around West Point and Allatoona. Lake-specific information is below. West Point Christmas Trees The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at West…
Read MoreCUGA Vest Protective Dog Vest
One could say CUGA® Vest was born out of necessity. We can confidently say it was born out of a love for dogs. The CUGA Vest – Standard is a durable, highly visible protective vest made from Cordura brand fabric is lighter and more breathable than neoprene. It offers protection through the breast and underbelly…
Read MoreGeorgia’s One Of A Kind Shooting Facility
By Lanier Clegg, Junior Public Affairs Specialist – U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Statesboro, Ga. — The campus at Georgia Southern University looks like just about any other place where young people gather to enhance their knowledge of the world and themselves. It has a library, administration building, dorms and a shooting range. Hold it.…
Read MoreGirsan MC312 Goose
Direct from the leading U.S. firearms importer EAA, comes the readily available MC312 Goose semi-auto, 12-GA, just in time for the upcoming waterfowl season. Available in 2.75”, 3” and 3.5”, this lightweight shotgun is meant for the blind or pit and will withstand a lifetime of abuse. The stock and fore end are built out…
Read MoreRemington Moving World Headquarters To West Georgia
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced Remington Firearms (RemArms), America’s oldest firearms manufacturer, will locate its global headquarters and open a new advanced manufacturing operation as well as a world-class research and development center in LaGrange. Through these projects RemArms will invest $100 million and create 856 jobs over a five-year period in Troup County. “Georgia’s…
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