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The grass is always greener. That might not be the case for a Florida man guilty of gigging redfish in Georgia waters. Mark Quinton Thomas, of Yulee, Fla., was caught last Feb. 20 with 56 illegally gigged redfish at the Meeting Street boat ramp in St. Mary’s. He pleaded no contest to charges of gigging…
So, it’s three o’clock in the morning, and you’re snoring fit to peel paint off a tank. All is blissfully quiet, and in the dream you’re about to squeeze off on a forty-eleven pointer… But then, from somewhere deep inside your consciousness — or maybe UNconsciousness — comes a repetitive, annoying sound that refuses to go away.…
Last month I embarrassed myself. I indicated that I agreed with the position of the Georgia Hunting and Fishing Federation opposing state plans for the low user fees on some WMAs, and that I would vote “Yes” on the ballot on last month’s cover. I should have said I would vote “No” on question 2.…
Baiting For Deer Has Multiple Benefits To The Hunters Dear GON, I moved here to Georgia 13 years ago from the great state of Texas. Since I have been here, I have had some long and sometimes heated debates about baiting. My argument is that Texas has baited for a long time and has…
Sometimes it’s wildlife that becomes the victim of opportunity; sometimes it’s a poacher. On Jan. 4, 2010, Officer Keith McDonald with DNR Law Enforcement received a call from 911 dispatch in Lowndes County a little after 9 a.m. Dispatch put him in touch with a complainant who witnessed someone shooting at a turkey from the…
You’d think that with all the cookbooks on my shelf, at least one of them would have a single recipe for the items I’m hunting. I mean, I’ve got DU, L.L. Bean, a half-dozen by Justin Wilson and other assorted Cajuns, church cookbooks from yer ma and grandma… But nothing! Maybe my faithful readers can help…
DNR is celebrating both its 100-year anniversary — when our first game wardens were created — and the appointment of its brand new commissioner — Mark Williams. Commissioner Williams should be the most sportsman-friendly commissioner in some time. Indeed, he has been recognized by the Georgia Hunting and Fishing Federation (GHFF) for his pro-sportsmen work…
Each month we turn back the clock to see what was being reported in the pages of GON, both 20 and 10 years ago. Here’s what was happening. 20 Years Ago: January 1991 • Is GON Gone?: This issue of GON marked the 100th issue. Instead of celebration, GON was in fear of losing the business. The economy…
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