GON Outdoors
Meet GON turkey hunting freelance writer Donald Devereux Jarrett as he talks about his latest turkey-hunting article, When Turkey Calling, Sometimes Less Is More.
info_outline Talking Life On The Back Page With Daryl GayGON Outdoors
What in the heck is that man thinking? Why do these things seem to only happen to him? If you're a regular reader, heck if you've ever read Life On The Back Page these questions may have escaped your lips. On this episode of the GON Outdoors podcast we visit with outdoor writer Daryl Gay with the hope of finding some answers to these questions. Join us for an entertaining look into Daryl's adventures with Jake The Hermit and his Life On The Back Page.
info_outline Talking Deer ManagementGON Outdoors
Hunting season is over. Bucks begin to shed their antlers. Now what? On this episode we talk with Bruce Swearingen from 4S Wildlife about feeding programs, mineral sites and how hunters can establish programs that will enhance the deer herd on their property.
info_outline Oconee National Forest Buck 22 Inches Wide, Public Land Traffic, Sentimental .308 RifleGON Outdoors
A head-turner of a buck was taken from Oconee National Forest on Saturday, Nov. 2 by Tony Jones, of Locust Grove. Although an estimated gross score isn’t known, arguably the most impressive feature of the Jasper County buck is its 22-inch inside spread.
info_outline Talking With Scott HodgesGON Outdoors
Scott Hodges, a taxidermist who lives in Byron, Ga., has long been a friend of GON and the people who work here. Editor Daryl Kirby catches up with Scott just before the primitive-weapons deer season and youth week to talk about Scott's background in the outdoors, his relationships with GON, and how the 2019 hunting seasons are going. Show Links: Just days after this podcast was recorded, Scott's son Ross did end up killing a buck. .
info_outline Newton County Buck Gross 183 InchesGON Outdoors
Dylan Kirkley, of Covington, has killed a deer that would make any midwestern hunter proud. His Newton County 17-pointer, only the second buck he’s ever killed, grossed 183 inches.
info_outline Georgia Duck Forecast 2019GON Outdoors
Georgia waterfowl biologist Greg Balkcom talks about the prospects for the 2019-2020 duck season. Details and info on the mallard and pintail limits that were cut in half this season, plus a look at a WMA opening up to quota waterfowl hunts for the first time.
info_outline Lake Oconee Crappie Is Live ActionGON Outdoors
Professional tournament anger Scott Williams says October is a great month to vertical jig timber and shoot docks on Lake Oconee.
info_outline Ware County Cover Buck & New County Bow RecordGON Outdoors
On Monday, Oct. 15, Jason Lee, of Waycross, arrowed the new No. 1 Ware County bow-kill. Hard work, long hours on the stand, and according to Jason, some last-minute luck all came together to bring down the legendary deer that had been nicknamed Flame.
info_outline 50 Rattlesnakes Discovered In Upson County CampGON Outdoors
GON subscriber Tommy Lathem recently did a little more cleaning up at his Upson County hunting camp than he had anticipated after he took a shovel and a shotgun and killed 50 rattlesnakes within just 10 feet of his clubhouse.
info_outlineKnowing he was in the right place, Jason starting hunting the area as soon as bow season opened. He was seeing lots of deer, but Flame continued to elude him. Then things changed when Flame made his first appearance on camera during daylight hours.
“I was excited to get in the stand on Monday, Oct. 15,” Jason said.
Shortly after daylight, Jason said a spike and a doe came in to feed on corn.
“The spike was nosing her and bumping her around real good, and then a young 8-point came in and ran him off,” said Jason. “After a while, the 8-point started looking back and acting real nervous."
Then antlers appeared through the saplings, and Jason said he knew immediately it was Flame.
“The second I saw him, I about had a heart attack. I just hoped I would get a shot,” said Jason. “Flame continued to come closer, when suddenly the younger 8-point busted me. Knowing I didn’t have long, I quickly drew, aimed and let it rip.”
Jason smacked an oak tree with his first shot. Amazingly he was able to get a second shot on the new county bow record. Listen to Jason tell his amazing story.