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WRD Names New Chief Of Game Management

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) announced the promotion of Lee Taylor to the Chief of the WRD Game Management Section. “I’m thrilled to promote Lee to be our new Chief of Game Management,” said Wildlife Resources Division Director Ted Will. “His experience in land and game conservation is invaluable to…

Dallas Safari Club (DSC) Announces Sponsorship With GON’s Outdoor Blast

Dallas Safari Club is proud to announce that it will be the Presenting Sponsor of the 2024 GON Outdoor Blast July 26-28 at the LakePoint Sports Champions Center in Emerson. DSC and DSC Foundation CEO, Corey Mason said, “We are excited to be a part of the GON Outdoor Blast and helping connect sportsmen and…

Georgia SCI Gives Wildlife Conservation A Boost

More than 250 sportsmen and women from across the Southeast gathered at Adventure Outdoors in Smyrna on April 27 for the 2024 Sportsman’s Banquet and Auction hosted by the Georgia Chapter of Safari Club International (SCI). “It’s amazing to see like-minded people come out and enjoy an evening of camaraderie and fellowship,” said SCI Georgia…

WRD Seeks Input On Proposed Bass Regulation Changes

Regulation changes for several species of Georgia’s black bass could be coming, but anglers are first asked to look over those proposed changes and make comment by May 27, 2024. A virtual public hearing through WRD’s Facebook page involving the proposed regs, which focus on shoal bass length limits and creel limits on some of…

Two Georgia Saltwater Fish Records Set

Georgia’s coastal waters have been kind to Telfair County anglers this week, with two individuals setting new state records for their catches. Jason H. Rich, 40, of McRae-Helena, reeled in a massive 23-lb., 15.04-oz. almaco jack (Seriola rivoliana) on May 2, 2024, while fishing offshore between the South Ledge and Navy Tower R3. This impressive…

Lake Lanier’s Van Pugh South Now A Reservation-Only Day-Use Park

Van Pugh South Park on Lake Lanier has transitioned from offering overnight camping options to a reservation-only day-use park that is open on Saturdays and Sundays. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, this change is designed with your convenience in mind and aims to enhance visitor experiences at the Lake Lanier recreation site.…

Make Plans To Attend The 2024 Ag-Pro GON Outdoor Blast July 26-28

It’s save the date time! The 2024 Ag-Pro GON Outdoor Blast will take place July 26-28 at the LakePoint Sports Complex in Emerson just north of Atlanta. Plans are for this year’s GON event to be the biggest and best in the 19 years since we held the very first Outdoor Blast so we could…

Be On The Lookout For Southern Pine Beetles

Whether you hunt, fish, bird watch, hike or just like to go camping, there is currently an issue facing all Georgia outdoor users. We are all under attack by an enemy few users even know about. You may scoff when told that the enemy is the size of a grain of rice, but it has…

Lake Weiss Highway 9 Ramp Closing In May

The Highway 9 Causeway Boat Ramp on Lake Weiss will be closed Monday, May 6, 2024 through Friday, May 24, 2024. This closure is to replace the existing launching pier at the boat ramp, according to Alabama Power. “Please pardon our progress during this time,” Alabama Power said. Alternate boat launch locations for this area…

Georgia Passes Law To Protect Firearm Retailers And Privacy For Buyers

While federal and world entities seem to move toward more intrusion and control over personal liberties, Georgians can take some comfort from the actions of our current state leadership. During the recent legislative session, Georgia lawmakers passed House Bill 1018, which prohibits financial institutions from using a “firearms merchant category code” to identify and distinguish…