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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…
GON Member Killed In Action Dear GON, My husband John always enjoyed your magazine greatly but mostly when it was hunting season. He was either training or deployed, but he always asked to keep his subscription to the GON current. He enjoyed getting them in another country. It was just a little part of home.…
An 11-boat C&R tournament in December on Seminole was won with 24.60 pounds. The second- and third-place C&R teams weighed in bags heavier than 20 pounds. Several hundred miles north, the Dec. 11 Berry’s tournament was won with 15.88 pounds. They had 119 boats. It was on Sinclair. Hmm… makes it pretty clear where I’d go,…
Now is the time I like to look back and think about the hunting opportunities of last year. I remind myself how fortunate I am to live in a state that has such plentiful game, quota limits and long seasons. In fact, our deer season is one of the longest in the country. Even while…
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