Advertisement
Hunting
The commissioners of the combined Bibb County and city of Macon government are looking to pass a new firearms ordinance that would impact deer hunting with rifles for some sportsmen in the county. A public hearing regarding the proposed ordinance is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 4 p.m. in the Macon-Bibb commission chambers at…
Seeing a black rat snake crossing the road the second week of January was a surprise. Sure, it had been crazy warm the past week, but watching out for snakes on the way to and from the duck swamp hadn’t been a thought… until seeing that snake on the road. Now a story from Mississippi…
Sometimes the biggest bucks might be hiding right under your nose, even in your own backyard. That was exactly the case for Nathan Lipscomb, 57, of Carrollton, when he first discovered a pleasant surprise in 2018. After seeing the buck on camera for two seasons, Nathan finally got the buck this November while hunting with…
A North Atlantic right whale calf was spotted off Georgia on Jan. 8 with two roughly parallel and S-shaped injuries that experts say were consistent with the propeller of a vessel. The injuries are concerning because of the severity and location of the wounds. One of the injuries appears to include damage to the calf’s…
Allatoona: Level: 14 feet below summer full pool. Temp: 52 degrees. Clarity: Stained to muddy. Stripers and Hybrids: Guide Robert Eidson, of First Bite Guide Service, reports, “The lineside bite is good! The bite remains good even after the heavy rains. The north end of the lake is a mud pit. Mid-lake is stained and…
A species of Asian carp known for jumping high out of the water when a boat passes or anytime they are disturbed has been confirmed just north of the Georgia state line in Tennessee. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources received a report on Jan. 10 that a silver carp was captured on Chickamauga Lake in October.…
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close six of its eight fish-cleaning stations at Clarks Hill Lake (J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir) due to budgetary constraints, as well as increased costs to operate and maintain the stations. The indefinite closures begin tomorrow Jan. 15, 2020. • Fish-cleaning stations to be closed are located at the…
With unconstitutional gun-control measures—including bans on semi-automatics and gun confiscations—being proposed by presidential candidates and moving through state governments like Virginia, one Georgia county has taken a proactive approach to protecting the rights of its residents. The Habersham County Board of Commissioners voted Monday evening to proclaim the county a Second Amendment Sanctuary County. Habersham…
Effective in 2020, saltwater anglers will see a simple change in the Saltwater Information Program (SIP) permit. The free permit will now expire one year from date of issuance, rather than the last day of February. Permit holders may also renew up to 60 days prior to the expiration of their current SIP permit. “Based…
While deer season was winding down over the weekend in Georgia, there were still a few dedicated hunters who took to the woods in a last-ditch effort to harvest a deer. That’s exactly what Justin Peterson, 29, of LaGrange, was doing Sunday evening when he shot one of the most impressive late-season bucks in recent…
Become a GON subscriber and enjoy full access to ALL of our content.
New monthly payment option available!
Advertisement