Area Sports
Youth And Mobility-Impaired Hunters Get Early Chance Special Turkey Hunt Opportunity
Thursday, March 14, 2024 – 08:50 Youth and mobility-impaired hunters utilizing private land have an early chance to harvest a gobbler during a special opportunity turkey season March 23-24, 2024, that takes place prior to the opening of the statewide season, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. This weekend hunt…
Read MoreThe 2024 Catfish swim team and the first ever diver for VHS break records
Neveah was the first diver to compete for VHS in school history. Kerry Smith, Amelia Blevins, Ann Harrell Blevins and Stella Blevins qualified for the state meet in all 3 relays. They set the school records in the 200 Medley relay and 400 freestyle relay. First relay team in school history to qualify in a…
Read MoreLet’s Reel in A 2024 Angler Award
Over 300 anglers reeled in a Georgia Angler Award last year. Will you be on the 2024 list? The Angler Award program recognizes individuals who catch fish that meet or exceed a specific weight or length for that species, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). Anglers submitting successful applications…
Read MorePublic Input About State Deer Management Plan Requested: Open House Style Meetings and Online Input Opportunities
How many white-tailed deer should we have in Georgia? The answer varies depending on whom you ask. Management of Georgia’s white-tailed deer herd can be a challenging and, at times, controversial topic. According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD), the white-tailed deer is Georgia’s most popular game species. Currently, management…
Read MoreGov. Kemp, Dnr Announce 2024 Forestry For Wildlife Partners
Gov. Brian and First Lady Marty Kemp and Georgia Department of Natural Resources leaders recognized four corporate forest landowners today for their stewardship and land management practices benefiting wildlife across the state. Forest Investment Associates, Georgia Power, Weyerhaeuser and PotlatchDeltic were named DNR’s 2024 Forestry for Wildlife partners. Coordinated by the agency’s Wildlife Resources Division,…
Read MoreAngler Wins Grand Prize For The 2023 Georgia Bass Slam
Anglers that succeed in earning a Georgia Bass Slam already have earned an accomplishment plus they get some fun rewards, but it’s even more exciting when you win the Grand Prize for the 2023 Bass Slam! Out of the 57 anglers that got a Georgia Bass Slam in 2023, the Grand Prize winner was Jason…
Read MoreITG Next Hosts 2023 South Georgia High School Football Banquet
Hundreds Gather to Recognize Top Players From 2023 Season The 16th annual ITG Next South Georgia High School Football Banquet, presented by Georgia Sports Medicine, returned to The Patterson in downtown Valdosta in 2023, with hundreds of high school football players from across south and middle Georgia, along with their coaches, parents, and event sponsors,…
Read MoreGeorgia DNR expands focus on accessible opportunities.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continues to expand its focus on developing accessible opportunities. The agency hosted its third adaptive hunt since 2021 this month. Five hunters and a hunting buddy were paired with a guide for the agency’s two-day Hunt and Learn experience on private property in Newton County. The hunt, specifically…
Read MoreValdosta High Defender Eric Brantley Ready for Next Level at Colorado
By Phil Jones Valdosta High defensive end Eric Brantley has nothing left to prove at the prep level. His work is done, and as most fans and coaches – both his own and those on opposing teams – would agree, he leaves behind quite a legacy as one of the most dominant defenders to ever take the…
Read MoreA Season of Gifts and a New World Champion
by Dan Simmons It’s the season of receiving and giving of gifts and my good friend Lanny Barnes is a perfect example of the season. You’ve previously met her in this column as we celebrated her and her twin sister Tracy’s achievement as Olympic Biathlon champions and their taking a “last minute” Elk for Lanny’s…
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