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Fishing
Daybreak’s coming. Haltingly. On the patio, steam from the big coffee cup swirls skyward to blend with a soundless, dampening mist. It blankets and ghosts through the gloom, beautiful in its own way, teasingly hiding the promise of the day. Tiny fits of breeze laugh trails through surrounding treetops, but honoring the dawn, even they…
Since Georgia Outdoor News magazine started in 1987, we have continuously enjoyed sharing the accomplishments of others. Some months we’ll receive hundreds of pictures of happy hunters and anglers every year who just want to share their accomplishments. We are truly blessed that so many loyal Georgians think enough of GON to share with us about what they’ve accomplished.…
As I shared in this month’s Editorial on page 106, record fish are worth celebrating. More specifically, the anglers with bowed rods are the ones we enjoy celebrating. After all, without y’all, this list is dead in the water. Since Jan. 1, 2025, we’ve added 30 new anglers to GON’s Lake & River Records listing.…
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Well, turkey season ended for me without much to report. I had the opportunity to take a young hunter out (see last month’s issue), which was fun and a learning experience, but no longbeard. It seemed like whenever I had time to get out there, it rained. I know that’s a weak excuse to pass…
The excitement of killing your first deer is something a hunter never forgets. However, sitting beside your child when they take their first deer is a memory carved even deeper. It’s not just about the shot or the animal. It’s about the moment, the connection, and the tradition being passed on right before your eyes.…
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. Cook County: During the 2023-2024 deer season, Game Warden Aaron Powell received information about a trophy deer that had been killed illegally…
In 2003, Georgia introduced the first-ever alligator hunting season in the state. Public interest was high, and sportsmen readily applied to get one of the few coveted permits. That first season, 2,560 people applied for one of 184 permits that were available, and 64 gators were harvested. The numbers of applicants and permits have grown…
It was cold. I mean really cold. Cold and dead calm that morning as I slipped through the pines. Every step on the soft needles slowly and carefully thought out to avoid the snap of a twig or the crunch of a dry leaf. My destination, a stand I had hung weeks prior in anticipation…
My wife kept hinting that we should purchase some kayaks. She is a huge outdoor enthusiast and thought that this would be something we would enjoy doing together. My first reply was, “Baby, if it doesn’t have a motor, I’m not getting in the boat.” I had no desire or interest to crawl in and…
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