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State Record Fish Title Broken Three Times in a Year!

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Josh Forsythe of Homerville, GA (Clinch County) landed the newest record catch of 0 lb, 13 oz on May 5 from the Suwannee River. This almost 9-inch catch beats the previous state record tie of 0 lb, 12 oz, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). “My 5-year-old daughter and…

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Atkinson County Angler Reels In a Tie State Record Fish

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Georgia has a new freshwater fish state record tie! Wesley Daniels of Pearson, GA landed a tie to the current Spotted Sunfish state record of 0 lb, 12 oz on April 15 from the Suwannee River. This 8 ¾ inch catch ties the previous state record of 0 lb, 12 oz caught in 2024, according…

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Tips For a Safe Turkey Hunting Season

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Wait! Before heading out for your first turkey hunt of the season, be sure to review some turkey hunting safety tips, encourages the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). “Pursuing turkeys is an exciting opportunity, no matter how long you have been hunting, but it is important to think about safety precautions…

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Early Turkey Hunt Opportunity for Youth and Mobility-Impaired Hunters

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Before the statewide turkey season opens, youth and mobility-impaired hunters get an early chance to harvest a gobbler on private lands during a special opportunity turkey season on March 22-23, 2025, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. This early weekend hunt opportunity is available on private lands and is only…

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Football Players to Watch in 2025 and Beyond Nole Register | Cook

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Rising freshman Nole Register is a dual-threat quarterback who could compete for the starting job at Cook High School in 2025. In 2024, Register led Cook Middle School to the Deep South Conference championship. In seven games, he threw for 967 yards and 11 touchdowns, and he had zero interceptions. He also rushed for 185 yards…

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Football Players to Watch in 2025 and Beyond Lamar “LJ” Thomas Jr. | Valdosta

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Quarterback Lamar “LJ” Thomas Jr. just completed his eighth-grade season at Valdosta Middle School and will join the high school varsity squad in 2025. Several fans suggested Thomas as one to watch. According to Ryan Davis, who is a strength and conditioning coach at Valdosta Middle School, Thomas squatted 315 pounds and had a bench press of…

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Hunters: Share Your Input on Regulation Changes You Would Like Considered

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Hunters and other interested citizens, your input on regulation changes you would like to see considered by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division is welcome and requested. Public Meetings are scheduled Jan. 13-16, 2025. Currently, the only change for the 2025-2026 Georgia Hunting Regulations comes from the US Fish and Wildlife Service and is…

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ABAC receives scholarship from Southern Hunting Alliance

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TIFTON—The School of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) was recently presented with a generous donation, along with the creation of the Southern Hunting Alliance Terry Peavy Memorial Scholarship, courtesy of their Flint River Chapter. The Southern Hunting Alliance (SHA) Flint River Chapter includes William Bowie (President), Lan Skalla (Treasurer), Buzz…

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