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Hunting
On Saturday, Nov. 4, one of the Truth in Nature kids had a special deer hunt awarded to him. Truth in Nature is a Christian ministry based in Dallas, Ga. that shares Christ’s love in His creation with single-parent boys. Each year, Truth in Nature hosts an annual Cast & Blast where the boys qualify…
Not only is Feb. 15 the last day to apply for a WMA turkey quota hunt, it’s that time of the year to start blocking off some vacation days in preparation for spring turkey season. This year’s turkey season kicks off on March 24 and will end on May 15. There’s also a special youth…
Normally on the last hunt of my deer season, I reflect back on the season and try to analyze how things transpired and wrapped up. The 2017-18 season was a great one. I’ve seen lots of deer and many good bucks; the herd looks healthy and stable, with many button heads and doe fawns surviving…
Know how when you haven’t participated in an endeavor for a lengthy while it can be tough working your way back in? It may seem that the entire set of surrounding circumstances has changed. All looks different. Well, rabbit hunting ain’t necessarily like that! There have been times though, throughout these many years of traipsing…
By Martin W. Duke and Renee’ Nolan The intensity of the coyote’s annual breeding cycle is in full swing in early February and diminishes greatly toward the month’s end. It can be the most action-packed time of the year for the predator hunter. The younger males, which are not yet paired, will sheepishly come around…
The Washington County Young Sportsman Foundation is a nonprofit organization that was formed to serve the youth in Washington County. The Foundation hosts local hunter-safety courses and makes donations to local 4-H archery and shotgun programs. They also sponsor recreation department teams and host hunting and fishing events each year for local youth. They hold…
Before hunting deer over bait became legal in Georgia’s Southern Zone, it was the hottest deer hunting topic ever debated amongst Peach State hunters. Tempers flared, things were said that shouldn’t have been, and it’s highly likely that some friendships were even lost over the issue. It was emotional. But then it happened. It took…
Al Roberts has hunted rare and difficult game all over the country, but it was on the morning of Dec. 24 that he would take his most prized kill at a Webster County hunting club with his daughter. Al Roberts has been a hunter for the past 17 years, has worked for many outdoor companies,…
In my hunting career, I’ve hunted almost every critter the state of Georgia has to offer. From the Blue Ridge mountains to the Okefenokee Swamp, if it runs, hops or flies, I’ve likely gone after it at some time or another. However, last month I tried something I’ve never done. As the sun broke over…
Levi Morrow, of Talking Rock, was having a very successful deer season already this year. He killed a full velvet buck on opening day of Georgia archery season, along with taking four does. “I killed a full velvet 8-point on opening morning of bow season,” said Levi, “and I killed a doe with my crossbow…
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