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The intellectual dishonesty of the Georgia Wildlife Federation (GWF) continues to be impressive. Last month I ended this editorial noting that the GWF — through its wholly owned sportsman’s facade called the Camo Coalition — objected to the legislature’s plan to treat all specialty tags the same. Somehow “fair-is-fair” for all specialty tags is not…
Northern Zone Hunters Get Short End of Baiting Stick Dear GON, I was deeply frustrated and angered by the changes to HB 277, the “baiting bill.” It seems the will of 78 percent of the hunters in Georgia is meaningless to the bunny-loving tree huggers in the state capitol. I thought that the U.S. Constitution…
In choosing to be a hunter, it’s really important that you understand some of the basic concepts of wildlife management. What is wildlife management, and why do we need hunting regulations? Wildlife management is often said to be the attempt to balance between the needs of wildlife and the needs of the people. As…
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…
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