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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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Thanks to the generous help of sponsors who care about the future of our kids and about hunting in Georgia, GON’s Youth Big-Buck Contest will take place again this deer season. Another youngster will win a grand prize $3,000 shopping spree at Adventure Outdoors in Smyrna. Plus, that grand-prize winner will get to spend a…
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division (LED) has upgraded its body camera program to incorporate the latest technology and to enhance officer safety and operational efficiency. The LED has utilized body cameras for over five years and in 2019 decided it was time to replace its outdated technology. The department evaluated numerous…