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Hunters! Look Out For Giant Argentine Lizards In The Woods

Going hunting this month in Toombs or Tattnall counties? Keep an eye out for tegus, and let Georgia DNR know if you spot one of these big South American lizards. DNR is working with the U.S. Geological Survey and Georgia Southern University to remove a population of Argentine black and white tegus that established in…

Joshua Rockefeller ‘Frogs’ To Take BFL Title On Clarks Hill

Boater Joshua Rockefeller, of Harlem, brought a two-day total of nine bass to the scale weighing 21 pounds even to win the Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine South Carolina Division Super-Tournament at Clarks Hill Lake. For his victory, Rockefeller earned $4,668. “I caught them frogging,” says Rockefeller, who earned his first career Bass Fishing League…

Ryan Locke Named Georgia Game Warden Of The Year

Ryan Locke was named DNR’s 2020 Game Warden of the Year. Locke is assigned to one of the busiest lakes in the nation as the Boating Safety Officer on Lake Lanier. Away from the lake, he investigated a poaching case and gathered enough evidence to identify 63 violations on seven different poachers. The violations included…

St. Simons Land Trust Acquires Rare South-End Property

The St. Simons Land Trust is proud to announce that it has acquired 3.059 acres of forested, marsh-front property along one of the major entrances to the island—Kings Way. Because of the generosity of an anonymous donor, the Land Trust was able to begin conversations in early May with leadership of the Kings Point Property…

2020 Ag-Pro Outdoor Blast Canceled

The 2020 GON Ag-Pro Outdoor Blast has been officially canceled. “This was a tough decision, and not one we took lightly,” said GON Publisher Mike Rhodes. “We looked at every angle and possibility for holding the show this year, but we think canceling is the right call. “We look forward to this event every year.…

32nd Annual Truck-Buck Contest

They say nothing lasts forever. Don’t know who “they” are, but apparently they aren’t aware of a little outdoor magazine in Georgia and the best big-buck contest ever dreamed up anywhere, anytime. GON’s Truck-Buck contest is back for the 32nd year, with another grand prize truck from John Megel Chevrolet and weekly prizes that start…

Berry Snatchers

Folkston, Georgia — The thieves, armed with machetes, travel in packs targeting unsuspecting communities with chilling precision. Sometimes, they’ll hit in the dead of night wearing headlamps as they slink deeper into the forest. Lookouts prowl the roadways alerting the criminals via phone or radio if the authorities approach. Then, with bags full of ill-gotten…

Great American Outdoors Act A Victory For Georgia

The Great American Outdoors Act, which was officially signed into law at a White House ceremony, is the most significant conservation legislation in a generation. It will protect wildlife habitat, conserve public lands and waters, and expand outdoor recreation opportunities across our state—and across the nation. The law, which was passed by overwhelming bipartisan majorities…

Lake Lanier Hour Of Terror Captured On Video

A storm rolled across parts of Lake Lanier yesterday afternoon that had waters churning much like you experience on an offshore fishing trip. Video was captured by the Watts On Wheels YouTube channel as they videoed from their houseboat in Aqualand Marina when the Aug. 3, 2020 storm blew through. The YouTube channel reported, “We…

Squirrel Steals Pizza Off Front Porch

Some squirrels appear to be benefiting from the coronavirus pandemic. Security camera video footage captured a New Jersey squirrel snatching two slices of fresh pizza out of a box that was purposely left on a front porch by a Grubhub delivery driver after using a “contactless” delivery method brought on by coronavirus. A mother from…