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Labor Day Safe Boating Tips

DNR Rangers will patrol Lake Allatoona over the Memorial Day Weekend. ~~ Photograph by Robert Sutherland

We’re finally getting the summer weather we’ve been used to over the years in Georgia, after many soggy weeks around Lake Allatoona. The Labor Day weekend officially closes out the summer season and brings amateurs out on the lakes to celebrate. Lt. Col. Jeff Weaver of Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources says, “While the Labor […]

DNR Law Enforcement Report (8-22-13)

DNR Law Enforcement Division ~~ Photograph by Robert Sutherland

It seems the term “out of season” is too hard for some hunters to understand. That’s why the Law Enforcement Division of Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources never has a dull moment. Their latest Law Enforcement Report tells us about the bad boys the Rangers met recently: Dove hunting out of season – Henry County […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (8-22-13)

First Bite Guide Service

Robert Eidson’s Lake Allatoona Fishing Guide Report is provided by First Bite Guide Service of Lake Allatoona.  When you’re ready to catch stripers and hybrids, contact Robert at 770-827-6282 or by e-mail: [email protected]. Line-side fishing has been slow for the past few days.  The high winds and rain we had earlier in the week made […]

“Becoming an Outdoor Woman” Classes

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To some men and women, the outdoors is the domain of bugs, snakes, poison ivy and creepy critters. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center has the perfect program for ladies who would like to learn about hunting, fishing, boating and other recreational skills in the great outdoors. Becoming an Outdoors Woman is a […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (8-15-13)

First Bite Guide Service

Robert Eidson’s Lake Allatoona Fishing Guide Report is provided by First Bite Guide Service of Lake Allatoona.  When you’re ready to catch stripers and hybrids, contact Robert at 770-827-6282 or by e-mail: [email protected]. Line-side fishing is fair. The cold front we had pass through on Wednesday night gave the fish lockjaw.  This makes catching big […]

New GA Hunting Regulations

GA Wildlife

The 2013-2014 Georgia Hunting Seasons and Regulations Guide is now available online and in print, announces the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. This guide provides important information on season dates, bag limits, hunting licenses, wildlife management areas, quota hunts, youth opportunities and much more.  Printed copies are available at Wildlife Resources Division offices […]

Gov. Deal Defends GA in Water Wars

Georgia's Governor Nathan Deal

  Georgia’s defender in the Water Wars with lesser states, Governor Nathan Deal, responded on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, to a statement by Florida’s Governor Rick Scott saying Florida will sue Georgia in the U.S. Supreme Court over water use. Gov. Nathan Deal, a prudent and wise man, called the move a frivolous waste of time and money […]

DNR Law Enforcement Report (8-13-13)

DNR Law Enforcement Division ~~ Photograph by Robert Sutherland

As long as people believe they can get away with crime, our friends at Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources’ Law Enforcement Division will be kept busy. The latest Law Enforcement Report gives us a glimpse into what folks thought they could get away with … until they met DNR Rangers. This week’s perps include: Harvesting […]

DNR Turns Up the Bass in Lake Allatoona

Allatoona Stocked

This will be music to the ears of Lake Allatoona’s fisherpeople: The Department of Natural Resources has begun a three-year program to stock the lake with largemouth bass. How many fish will be plopped into the water? 250,000 largemouth bass fingerlings (1-2 inches) annually through 2015 several thousand larger bass (5-8 inches) each fall. Biologists will evaluate […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (8-7-13)

First Bite Guide Service

Robert Eidson’s Lake Allatoona Fishing Guide Report is provided by First Bite Guide Service of Lake Allatoona.  When you’re ready to catch stripers and hybrids, contact Robert at 770-827-6282 or by e-mail: [email protected]. Line-side fishing is fair. They are scattered up and down the water column.  This makes catching big numbers tough.  You can be […]