GON July Issue 2023

GON Staff | July 3, 2023

Vol. 37, No. 7

A perfect 10-pointer from DeKalb County that nets 177 1/8 is Georgia’s best typical bow-buck ever.
Photo Courtesy Manny Kaloyannides

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July Feature Articles

Land Profile: Hard Labor Creek State Park Deer Hunt
The two-day quota deer hunt at Hard Labor Creek Park is a tough draw, but historical hunter-success rates average almost 100%.

Catch Weiss Bass Still Shallow In Summer
David Childress sets a pattern and marks a map for July bass on Lake Weiss, many of which can be caught very shallow.

Georgia’s State-Record Typical Bow-Buck
Manny Kaloyannides arrowed a suburban DeKalb County 10-pointer almost five years ago that netted 177 1/8.

How The Truck-Buck Weeks Were Won
Meet the second half of this year’s Shoot-Out qualifiers.

Coyote Cull Heading For Record Numbers
Coyote hunters and trappers are doing their part—and there’s still another month to go in the 2023 Coyote Cull effort.

Lake Seminole WMA Profile
Hurricane damage and little access without boat, but good hunting.

Ogeechee River Redbreast Light Up In July
The bream fishing on the Ogeechee rivals the author’s beloved Satilla River.

Life And Times Of A Georgia Shrimper
Meet Darien’s Skip Skipper.

WMA Big-Buck Records
GON records for the top bucks of all-time from Georgia WMAs.

Quest For Bartram’s Bass
Northeast Georgia is home to a unique subspecies of redeye.

4-H Shooting Sports State Champions
Top teams and individuals from state 4-H events.