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DNR Enforcement Report (December 30, 2012 — January 5, 2013)

GA Wildlife

Our friends at the Georgia Department of Natural Resources are pretty dang smart. When bad apples, poachers and other desperadoes get a bit too wild, the DNR sends Rangers from their Wildlife Resources Division to calm them down. The headlines from this week’s report on life that got too wild include: Possession of a firearm […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Lake Allatoona Fishing Report (12-27-12)

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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.  You may also reach him at his new e-mail address: [email protected]. The line-sides: Fair!! With all the rain and wind we had this week, our time […]