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Fishing Reports
Any hope that this would be the season to turn things around for Georgia turkey hunters was dampened by yet another year of quiet mornings. Despite the pictures of success in this hunting report, overall hunters say they still aren’t hearing near the amount gobbling they used to, and most say they just don’t have…
The Conservation LE Corner is designed to highlight the efforts of Georgia DNR Law Enforcement Division (LED) officers who, among their many duties, protect Georgia’s wildlife, sportsmen and natural resources from game-law violators. Ware County: On Sunday morning Dec. 12, 2017, at approximately 11 a.m., DNR Law Enforcement Division Cpl. Jason Shipes was contacted. A…
By Nicole Hilliard This is the story of the unrelenting drive of a true hunter. Jeff Akins is truly an inspiration to all who have grown up in the great outdoors. Jeff resides in Raleigh, N.C. and lived a seemingly healthy life until the unspeakable happened. Jeff suffered a massive stroke during the prime of…
A bream that weighed 11 ounces is being recognized as a new state record by DNR. “Jacob Hornaday, of De Soto, is the new state record holder for spotted sunfish. His catch weighed 11 ounces, beating the previous record of 10 ounces,” according to a press release from the Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). Previously, the…
May and June in the Georgia woods means fawns are being born, hens are sitting on turkey nests, and coyotes are picking them off. To give sportsmen a little incentive to do some coyote control, GON’s 6th annual Coyote Cull is back this May and June. For the 2019 Coyote Cull, we are offering three…
Want To Grow Turkeys? Then Quit Shooting 3 Gobblers! Dear GON, I would like to comment on the lack of turkeys in the state and the prior articles written in the GON. First, I want it to be clear for the record that in order for a hen turkey to lay a fertilized egg,…
April kayak bass fishing action is usually fast and furious with some big fish being measured in. This year the tournament trails hit some great bodies of water, and despite mostly facing high, muddy water, the April kayak fishing action did not disappoint. Oh, and we saw history made on one of the trails this…
Russell: Level: Full pool. Temp: 70 degrees. Clarity: Clear except for some stain in the major creeks. Bass: Tournament angler Kerry Partain reports, “The bass fishing has been good, and they are biting in all areas of the lake right now. The majority of the fish have spawned and are beginning to filter out to the secondary points and main-lake…
Allatoona: Level: Full pool. Temp: 68 degrees. Clarity: Slight stain. Bass: Tournament angler Matt Driver reports, “The month of May on Allatoona is a fun one. The spawn is ending, and plenty of postspawn bass are eating. May is probably the best month on Allatoona for topwater fishing. The walking-style baits reign supreme. Baits like the Zara Spook, Spro…
Clarks Hill: Level: 1 foot low. Temp: Upper 60s to low 70s. Clarity: Beginning to clear back up from the rains and the rise in water level. There is still some small debris floating around from the level change. Clear water on the lower lake, and the Savannah and Little river arms are stained. Bass: Tournament angler Josh…
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