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The month of June is upon us, and that means something pretty awesome is happening right now at Lake Hartwell. GON just spoke to guide and tournament angler Cole Wilson, who is on the water this morning (Tuesday, June 3), and he said the Hartwell topwater bite is on. Main-lake points, humps and brushpiles are…
Vol. 39, No. 6 Going after an alligator might be Georgia’s greatest hunting adventure. Getting a permit is key. See this month’s article for a guide – Adobe Stock Photo June 2025 Magazine Flipbook Edition Articles available to paid GON subscribers June Feature Articles No hindsight ip unit displayed. 12th Annual Coyote Cull Off…
GON hosted its first outdoor photography contest this spring, and the winners are in! Participants must have been a current GON subscriber and submitted eligible photos of a game animal or fish regulated for taking in Georgia or the pursuit of listed wildlife and fish species, along with a short story or description of their…
Round 2 of the 2025 GON Coyote Cull is off and rolling as hunters and trappers step up to the plate to kill song dogs in an effort to save fawns and turkey poults. Listed below are all the entries of those who have found success and taken a photo with their June 2025 issue…
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…
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