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Connect To Conservation At A National Hunting And Fishing Day Celebration Event

Wednesday, September 6, 2023 – 09:00 National Hunting and Fishing Day, the fourth Saturday of every September, is a day meant to recognize generations of hunters and anglers that have given their time and money to help make wildlife conservation programs a success. You are invited to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day (Sat. Sept.…

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Valdosta, Massillon Finally Meet in Historic Matchup

A game that Massillon Tigers head football coach Nate Moore called “50 years in the making” took place on August 19, 2023 when his team hosted the Valdosta Wildcats on the hallowed grounds of Paul Brown Stadium. The environment was everything you would expect – and maybe more – for a historic game that had…

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FSU vs. LSU Weekend Celebration at ICON Park

ORLANDO, Fla. (Sept. 1, 2023) – College football season is officially back, and ICON Park is your Game Headquarters this weekend to celebrate the highly anticipated Florida State Seminoles vs. LSU Tigers game taking place in Orlando. The 20-acre entertainment destination is offering themed experiences and specials for Seminoles and Tigers all weekend long – making it the…

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Be Bearwise: Late Summer Bear Sightings Still Possible

Monday, August 28, 2023 – 08:45 Even though the heat of summer is in full effect, hungry bears are packing on the pounds and female bears are teaching foraging skills to their cubs as they prepare for the winter. These efforts sometimes take bears outside of their home range so late summer sightings are still…

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Hunting From A Tree Stand? Review Safety Tips

Tuesday, August 29, 2023 – 12:00 Ready to start the Georgia hunting season? If your plans include utilizing a tree stand, don’t overlook important safety precautions. Generally, most hunting incidents that occur each year are related to tree stands. Last year, 14 of 29 incidents in 2022, were tree stand use related, according to the…

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Be Part Of The Georgia Defense Against Chronic Wasting Disease

Monday, August 28, 2023 – 08:45 Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a fatal disease affecting deer, has not been detected in Georgia and you can be instrumental in helping keep it out, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). “Moving live deer is the greatest risk factor for introducing CWD to…

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Planning To Dove Hunt? Make Sure You Have Completed A Hunter Education Course

Social Circle, Ga. Thursday, August 24, 2023 – 10:00 Before you pick the best dove field to visit this year, be sure you have completed a hunter education course. Hunters can take the course completely online or take part in a classroom course, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. “We…

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Georgia Dove Hunting Season Opens Saturday, September 2

Social Circle, Ga. Thursday, August 24, 2023 – 10:00 The Georgia dove hunting season opens Sat. Sept. 2, 2023, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). “The anticipation for the fall hunting season really takes off on the opening day of dove hunting season in Georgia and it is another…

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Early Teal And Goose Season Gives Jump Start To Waterfowl Hunting

Social Circle, Ga. Wednesday, August 23, 2023 – 11:00 If you are interested in bagging some early birds this year, be sure to take advantage of the upcoming early hunting seasons for teal and Canada goose, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. Early Canada goose season is Sept. 2-24, 2023,…

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