GON April 2016 Issue

April 2016: Vol. 30, No. 4

April fishing is awesome, especially on West Point. Jordan McDonald shows off a largemouth caught by a club member during a West Point tournament.

Photo By Ronnie Garrison

April Feature Articles

Renegade Jakes
Dealing with gangs of teenagers to still get your gobbler.

Map T0 West Point Bass Hotspots
Patterns and locations for April bass fishing on West Point.

St. Marys Redfish On The Jetties
Great action for catch-and-release bulls and keeper reds.

Swattin’ Wild Hogs Combat Style
Night vision technology just part of this high-tech hunting.

Statewide Gobbling & Turkey Hunting Files
Reports from GON’s Hunt Advisor team; photos from opener.

Complete Guide To Fannin County Trout
“Trout Capital of Georgia” offers diverse trout fishing options.

Weiss Crappie Are Shallow And Biting
Catch numbers and slabs at Lake Weiss in April.

Allatoona’s April Bass – 3 Stages Of Spawn
The action on Allatoona is fast and dependable this month.

Youth Big-Buck Contest Results
Kids get chance at $3,000 shopping spree and dream hunt.

Small Lake Profile: Lake Meriwether
Find bass, crappie and more at this electric-motor-only lake.

April 2016 News

Mother Encourages Youth Hunting In Remembering Son Lost To Cancer

Meriwether County Archer Videos Kill On 150-Inch Bow-Buck

Jimmy Carter Recognized By Outdoor Writers

Bear Cub Found In Jasper County

Gobbler Taken With Century-Old Shotgun

April 2016 Departments

Letters To The Editor

Hunter’s Journal: Gracie Seay’s Truck-Buck Entry

Wild In The Kitchen: The Most Wonderful Venison Jerky

Days GON By

Fishing Reports

Georgia Spy-Cam

Scrapbook Photos

Kids Outdoor Outpost And Word Search

Game Warden Reports: Jackson County Trespassers Take Hinges Off Gates

Editorial-Opinion: Legislative Maneuvers For License-Fee Increase

Daryl Gay’s Back Page: Beware Of Dogs