Our friends at GA’s Department of Transportation (DOT) really mean it when they smile and say, “Hi! We’re from the government and we’re here to help you!” All scheduled and ongoing construction and maintenance lane closures in Georgia will be suspended for the long Labor Day weekend. Bayne Smith, DOT district engineer serving Northeast Georgia […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville invites you to have a hot time with them at 12:15 PM on Wednesday, August 28th for Lunch and Learn. This month’s lesson in how science can be fun is all about hot stuff. If you’ve pondered that burning question: “What makes peppers hot?” you’ll love Lunch and Learn. Tellus’ own Joe […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Georgia law dealing with the beginning of ginseng harvest season has changed. Although the ginseng harvest season used to begin on August 15, it has been changed to September 1st. The majority of states that permit the harvest and sale of American Ginseng have also established a beginning harvest date of September 1st. To improve consistency, reduce […]
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 […]