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Youth Big-Buck Contest 2021-22 Scoring Results

The second of two scoring events for GON’s Truck-Buck and Youth Big-Buck contests was held in Madison on Saturday, March 19. We measured a number of racks from youth hunters, 15 and younger, who showed up to have their bucks scored in the hopes of moving on to the GON Youth Big-Buck Shoot-Out. The winner of that…

Cogongrass: Wanted Dead Or Alive

Getting jobs accomplished is always made a bit easier by getting help from trusted partners. Such is the case with the Georgia Forestry Commission’s ongoing quest to eradicate the invasive weed known as cogongrass from our state’s landscape. “Outdoor enthusiasts are going to be the first people to set their eyes on it,” said Georgia…

2022 Ag-Pro GON Outdoor Blast Set For July 29-31

We are thrilled to announce that the Ag-Pro GON Outdoor Blast will be held for the next three years at the LakePoint Champions Center. The 2022 Outdoor Blast, presented by Georgia Drives Chevy and sponsored by Apex Competitions, takes place July 29-31. We’d love to see everyone back in Emerson, so please save the date…

A Tribute To Alvin Richardson

By Dan Cisson Alvin Richardson. Where did I first meet him? Most likely it was at a barn-burner basketball game in Morgan County back in the mid 1980s. After that it was likely at a family dove shoot. If you were invited to one of these bird-busting shoots, you were definitely privileged. I found out…

Last Chance For Truck-Buck, Youth Contest Scoring

Any buck entered in GON’s Truck-Buck Contest or Youth Big-Buck Contest must be measured during one of two scoring events to be eligible for contest prizes. The final opportunity to have a rack officially scored and eligible to compete for contest prizes is Saturday, March 19, at the GON office in Madison. Only bucks already…

Illegal Reptile Trafficking Nabs Man In Valdosta

An effort to curtail the trafficking of reptiles to China nabbed a man who shipped turtles and snakes—including deadly vipers native to Africa—from a home he had in Valdosta. Georgia DNR Law Enforcement and federal agencies cooperated on the case. A federal judge in Valdosta on Feb. 23 sentenced Ashtyn Michael Rance, 35, a resident…

DNR LE Partners With Army For Program

The Law Enforcement Division (LED) of Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources entered into a partnership with the U.S. Army for a program that helps soldiers find employment once their important service to our country is completed. LED entered into an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with the U.S. Army for the Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS)…

Fallen Outdoors Banquet Set For May 14 In Savannah

The Fallen Outdoors Georgia Chapter is hosting a fundraising banquet in Savannah on May 14. The non-profit organization’s mission is to bring awareness to the suicide rate plaguing American veterans and active-duty soldiers. The event will be held at the American Legion Banquet Hall. Below you will find details regarding the event. The night will…

Officials Seek Hunting Protections In Ocmulgee National Park Proposal

When the Georgia Legislature is in session, it is interesting to see the many types of bills that are introduced that could be become the law of Georgia. At a lower level, Senate and House Resolutions can be introduced by any member to honor an individual or express a concern or support about a pending…

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