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Georgia Cougar Story From Crisp County Dear GON, The cougar article in the Days GON By department of the July magazine prompted me to contact GON Publisher Daryl Kirby regarding an encounter early January this year. I was deer hunting on our farm near Arabi, a morning hunt, when I saw a big, big cat!…
Great news from our friends at the GA DNR. The bald eagle is making a nice recovery in our state. Last year saw some really poor nesting numbers in areas that have been typically our strongest. Dr. Bob Sargent, program manager for DNR’s Conservation Section, felt that considering the avian flu that hit eagles and…
By Jason Osgatharp A few decades ago, when I was a young man, I set out on a journey into the north Georgia mountains in search of a true monarch buck. Those big boys are out there, but they are certainly not behind every oak tree. Frustrating hikes pile up as do the miles and miles…
Help Wanted: Technologically Savvy Redneck. Severe Anger Issues A Must. Eighth-Grade—If Completed—Rap Sheet Required. (Extra Points For Fistfight Suspensions/Expulsions.) If this ain’t you, dear reader, I’m sure at least 11 other folks came immediately to mind. Whatever; in any case, if’n a little side job is what you’re seekin’, I needs a little help. And…
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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. Bacon County: On Nov. 24, 2022, Game Warden First Class Luke Rabun was patrolling…
Remembering Howard Goss From Goss Sporting Goods Dear GON, I’m writing this in memory of Bill “Howard” Goss. He passed away from cancer on May 20, 2023. Howard was well-known in Madison County as the owner of Goss Sporting Goods, which he opened in the 1970s to provide the people of northeast Georgia with hunting…
Maybe I’m just seeing things. Or not. My optometriskatologist, or however you spell eye doctor, can’t seem to get a handle on it. Says ain’t nothing that he can see. OK; so what’s wrong is that I can’t see. Well, some of the really important things anyways. Take 4-lb. test line and an extra light-wire…
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