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Fish Attractors on Lake Allatoona

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When you think of “fish attractors,” my friend Don Poole probably comes to mind.  Nobody can attract more fish than Don.  No, he can’t catch them … but, boy, can he attract them.  If you cannot go fishing with Don, you can use a different type of fish attractor. Underwater woody debris — such as […]

Free Shooting Range Time for Hunter Ed Grads

GA Wildlife

Americans have the right to bear arms.  Smart Americans who exercise this right learn how to handle, transport, fire, clean and store their firearms. Now, there’s an added benefit for those who get hunter education training from Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources. Hunter education graduates can“give it a shot” with a free three-month pass to […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (01-17-13)

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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-Sides: Fair I have only spent two days on the water since my last report due to all the rain.  The north […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (01-10-13)

First Bite Guide Service

Robert Eidson’s Lake Allatoona Fishing Guide Report is provided by First Bite Guide Service.  When you’re ready to catch stripers and hybrids, contact Robert at 770-827-6282 or by e-mail: [email protected]. Line-Sides:  Fair. The north end of the lake is still stained, but has cleared up greatly since last week’s rain.  Mid-lake is still looking good […]

Gun Safety Seminar in Marietta — New Location

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Unprecedented numbers of Georgians have exercised their Constitutional rights and bought handguns and rifles in the past 30 days. According to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NCIC), the FBI ran 2.8 million background checks for gun purchases nationwide in December 2012 – a new record.   They performed 2 million checks in November. The December […]

DNR Enforcement Report (December 16-29, 2012)

GA Wildlife

The Law Enforcement Section of Georgia’s Wildlife Resources Division protects our wildlife populations by enforcing laws, rules and regulations pertaining to game and non-game animals, threatened and endangered plants and animals, exotic animals, boating safety, litter and waste control, and other natural resource issues. In other words, DNR Rangers enforce the law. They’ve been busier […]

Bigfoot Convention & Other Loons in the Woods

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Suzannah called as I was reading a press release about folks gathering in Dahlonega (pronounced: “dahlonega”) for a — Would I lie to you? — conference on Bigfoot (aka “Sasquatch”) to be held the weekend of January 12, 2013, at the otherwise normal R Ranch. She asked if I were going to publicize the event.  I […]

Tellus Lecture: The Most Diverse River System

Tellus Lecture: The Most Diverse River System

The Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville kicks off 2013 with another fascinating lecture.  (Who knew lectures could be fascinating?) Ecologist Amos Tuck embarked on a 22-day, 200-mile river odyssey last year.  He set out from the headwaters of the Conasauga River in the North Georgia mountains and paddled down the Oostanaula and Coosa Rivers — all […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (01-03-13)

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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.  His new e-mail address is: [email protected]. Line-Sides: Good. We had a week shortened by bad weather, but fishing was good when I was on the water. […]

Hikes Planned Statewide New Year’s Day

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Start 2013 off right with a “First Day Hike” and a commitment to a healthier lifestyle in the New Year. In Georgia, several state parks have planned guided hikes where families can connect with nature and each other.  Last year, more than 600 Georgians kicked off 2012 on these guided hikes — a nationwide event […]