Posts by Jordan Davis
70 Years Old And Death On Coyotes
Glenn Earnest has done his fair share of hunting in his 70 years, but nothing compares to his kills over the past six years. Nestled just below the Tennessee line in the small town of Crandall, Glenn spends his time outside on the tractor or hunting coyotes. Glenn does most of his hunting off Highway…
Read MoreAnother Lake Lanier Catfish Record Broken
Jared Wagoner, of Cumming, reeled in what most anglers would consider a catch of a lifetime July 4th weekend—a new lake-record flathead catfish of almost 35 pounds. But Jared feels there are many more larger flatheads in Lake Lanier. Jared and friends fished Thursday night, July 2, for roughly two hours, and they caught six…
Read MoreOcmulgee PFA Should Reopen By 2017
After closing in 2012 due to water draining into the aquifer below and endangering the fish population, the Ocmulgee Public Fishing Area, on the border of Bleckley and Pulaski counties, is set to reopen. The General Assembly recently approved $2.3 million to repair the 106-acre lake. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources thinks it may…
Read MoreCelebrate Father’s Day At Cabela’s Acworth
Cabela’s in Acworth is celebrating it’s first Father’s Day event this Saturday, June 20 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. At no cost, families can join in on fun that will include activities to make a special gift for dad. A BB gun range, face painting, water guns, camp cooking, camping games, kids fishing games, SafeArchery Range…
Read MoreSinclair Catfish Sets Lake Record
Another Georgia lake record has been broken. Henry Younker, of Oxford, landed a record blue catfish Friday, June 12 on Lake Sinclair. Henry and his two sons put their boat in the water at Little River around 7 a.m. After having much success throughout the day, the boys decided to stay as long as they…
Read MoreSatilla River Redbreast Record Broken
Amanda Peebles, of Swainsboro, was fishing the Satilla River with her boyfriend near the Highway 301 landing when she landed a river-record catch. Amanda caught a redbreast that was certified and verified at 1-lb., 5.92-ozs., establishing a new mark for the Satilla. As her boyfriend was making the typical shoreline cover casts, the couple hadn’t…
Read More18 Kids Enjoy Outdoor Time In Chattooga County
For the last 10 years, Steve Uritsky, of Cloudman, has allowed kids from the Calvary Children’s Home in Powder Springs to travel to his property in Chattooga County for a weekend of outdoor fun. Two of Steve’s friends, Mark Cannon and Allen Brown, also help make this event possible. Brian Busby, campus director of the…
Read MoreNorth GA Man Stumbles Upon Five Rattlesnakes
Seeing one rattlesnake is enough to get your blood pumping. Imagine finding not just one, but five rattlesnakes at one time. That’s just what one man did Memorial Day weekend. Chris Swilling was leaving his family cabin in Bucktown, just outside of Ellijay in Gilmer County, on Monday June 1 around lunch. Approximately 100 yards…
Read MoreRegistration For Wildlife Trapping Workshop Now Open
Recreational trapping is becoming more popular to outdoorsmen and avid hunters. Whether it be to help better manage the local deer population or simply get rid of unwanted animals around your home, an upcoming trapping workshop will provide information on how to properly trap and remove them from your land. The workshop is presented by…
Read MoreLegacy Outdoor Ministry Camp
At how many outdoor camps can you learn about Jesus while also participating in some of your favorite outdoor activities? Not many. That’s why Kyle Woodfin, of Alamo, thought it would be a great idea to start a camp that offers just that. Legacy Outdoor Ministries will be hosting three camps over the summer. The…
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