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The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invited all elementary, middle, and high schools enrolled in Georgia’s National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) to the first-ever NASP State Fun Shoot. The event was held February 24 at 12 Point Archery in Covington. Any school with NASP certified instructors was allowed to register as many…
Do you remember your seventh-grade science class? Were you able to grasp an understanding of — or even care about — the role microscopic bacteria plays in an ecosystem? For the scientists out there, the answer may be yes, but for the average seventh grader, studying bacteria is about as exciting as… well, studying bacteria.…
The mist was rising off the surface of Lake Sidney Lanier on a brisk December morning as 14 boats left Little Hall Park in search of striped bass. It wasn’t an unusual sight since striper clubs often go out early to compete for cash and braggin’ rights, and this was a striper club. But today…
WRD’s Bobwhite Quail Initiative (BQI) is offering a unique opportunity to hunt some private farm land with awesome quail habitat. Youth and adults alike will get the chance to see how wild quail react when flushed. It’s bound to be great fun for all parties involved. The BQI is a program promoting the increase and…
Grant Taylor, 7, was born with a skin disorder called EB (Epidermolysis Bullosa). The disease causes the skin to be extremely fragile, where the slightest bump can cause his skin to peel or blister. Thankfully, there’s an organization dedicated to finding a cure. Called DebRA, the non-profit organization has been around for more than two…
The thunderous echo of a muzzleloader from the shooting range at Charlie Elliot Wildlife Center (CEWC) almost caused me to drop the box of GON magazines I was bringing to the campers. I laughed at myself for not expecting it as laughter and enthusiatic voices filled the silent void after the boom. As I approaced…
It won’t be long now when crisp, cool mornings greet the camo-clad thousands who still enjoy the legacy and passion of Georgia hunting. It’s time to make plans and get ready for another season. It’s also time to get more kids involved in the great tradition of hunting, and a growing line-up of free…
The Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) recently held a two-day event at the Ocmulgee River Gun Club. The shoot was held on June 10th and 11th; registering 71 in the skeet competition and 47 in the sporting clays competition. Both events were split into five classes: rookie, junior-novice, junior-experienced, senior-novice, and senior-experienced. Cloud-free skies offered…
Since 1991 Tifton Kiwanis have organized an annual kids fishing event (KFE) with Paradise Public Fishing Area (PFA) located near Tifton between Brookfield and Enigma. Registration began at 7:30 a.m. on June 10, 2006 as children 15 years and younger gathered with families to experience a good, fun, outdoor adventure. Event chairs Alfonzo McCalley, Mike…
The Thomas County shotgun team overcame gusty winds on Saturday, May 20 at the Tom Lowe Shooting Grounds in Atlanta to win the 4-H State Championship in the Seniors Division of Trap & Skeet. The 4-H shotgun teams from 13 counties participated in the state championship skeet and trap competition. The teams consisted of 56…
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