We’re well into football season and the World Series isn’t far away. That, of course, means the wait is almost over as firearms deer hunting season begins Saturday, October 19, 2013. The season ends on two different dates: Through January 1, 2014 in the Northern Zone and Through January 15, 2013 in the Southern Zone. “Regulated hunting […]
There are two kinds of people in this world: normal ones, like you and me, who will read this story and never again return to Lake Seminole and wackos who will read this story and get their butts to Lake Seminole as fast as they can, hoping to catch them an alligator. It all started […]
Our friends at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) at Lake Allatoona have released a few safety tips for folks who hunt in the vicinity of Allatoona Lake, as they call it. These warnings might be new to you or you might have them memorized. The point is they’re worthless unless you follow them. USACE […]
It’s that time of year when men — who are otherwise incapable of such simple tasks as picking up their beer cans, knowing when a diaper needs to be changed or how to empty a dishwasher — head into the woods before dawn to sit almost motionless for hours in trees smelling like a deer in heat, so they can […]
On Friday, August 30, 2013, the Walmart Foundation (WF)provided a $35,000 grant to the Georgia Wildlife Federation through WF’s State Giving Program in order to assist with Georgia Hunters for the Hungry. The money will be used in local communities to process more than 20,000 pounds of donated venison to be delivered to food banks throughout […]
The fall hunting season unofficially begins with the opening day of dove season: at noon on Saturday, September 7, 2013. “Many WMAs provide fields managed specifically for dove so there is no lack of opportunity for desired locations,” says John W. Bowers, chief of Game Management. “Opening day typically is fun-filled, as many hunts involve cookouts […]
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 […]
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 […]
Trigger finger getting itchy, Bubba? Before you lock & load and head out to blast Bambi, you’ll need to complete an online quota application with the DNR’s Wildlife Resources Division. The deadline to file your application is “before midnight, September 1st.” Which, in my world, means the deadline is 11:59 PM on August 31st. Deer […]
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 […]