GON January 2017 Issue

GON Staff | January 1, 2017

ON THE COVER:

It’s been a stellar season in Georgia for big, high-scoring bucks. This tall-tined 12-pointer was killed in Crawford County on Nov. 6 by Randy Kee, a GON Hunt Advisor.

Photo by Scott Hodges

January 2017 Feature Article

Tragic Fire Strikes Greene County Hunt Camp
An Oconee County father lost his life in fast-spreading fire.

Let The Rabbit Dogs Run
For this group of middle Georgia rabbit hunters, it’s mostly about the beagles, the races and the friendships.

Winter Seatrout In The Sounds
For January seatrout, here’s where to fish deep on the cloudy days and where trout will pull up on sunny days.

New Year’s Resolutions For Deer Hunters
Setting realistic expectations is a resolution that will make your next deer season much more gratifying.

Bartletts Ferry Bass On The Rocks
10 locations to find winter bass ready to feed.

Deer Season Recap: Good Season For Big Georgia Bucks
Our Hunt Advisors file reports from across the state, as GON shows off more giant bucks from this deer season.

Rut Weeks Produce Lots Of Impressive Bucks in GON’s Truck-Buck Contest
This month’s coverage includes Weeks 9-12, the peak of the rut in some of Georgia’s best big-buck counties.

Triple S Quail In North Georgia
The author found a family atmosphere and fast wing-shooting action during a visit to this Tunnel Hill quail preserve.

Winter Crappie The McQuaig Way
The originator of the Mac-a-jig shows the way to January slabs.

Youth Big-Buck Contest Coverage
Every single youth who entered GON’s big-buck contest sees their picture in GON. Here’s the coverage from Weeks 9-12.