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St. Catherines gets zoo certification

DENVER - The Association of Zoos & Aquariums has announced the St. Catherines Island Center was granted certification as a related facility by AZA's independent Accreditation Commission.

April 21, 2007 | Special to the Courier | Outdoors/Recreation

Locals clean up St. Catherines beach

Area residents fanned out over the beaches at St. Catherines Island March 31 for a cleanup as part of the Great American Clean Up. The barrier island off Liberty County's coast is accessible only by boat, but collects trash floated in off the Atlantic and brought out by boaters.

April 19, 2007 | Staff Report | Outdoors/Recreation

Mackerel should be headed our way

The water temperature is beginning to rise and the King and Spanish Mackerel should begin to migrate back to the South giving us a better opportunity for a good catch of mackerel off shore in a few weeks. The tides begin to improve and will run in the six- foot range for the first 12 days of April which means some good trout fishing. The shrimp is expected to move back into our waters around ...

April 17, 2007 | By Allen Branch Columnist | Outdoors/Recreation

Invasive, nonvenomous snake found here

Special to the Courier One of the world's most diminutive snakes has made its way into Georgia, becoming the first non-native snake species to establish a population in the state. Biologists from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) confirmed the presence of Brahminy blind snakes at a site in Albany. The nonvenomous Brahminy blind snake is native to Southeast Asia, and has been present in Florida for years. The burrowing snakes, ...

April 17, 2007 | Special to the Courier | Outdoors/Recreation

Commerical food shrimp lottery set

Georgia Department of Natural Resources officials said the commercial food shrimp cast net lottery will be conducted June 4.

April 17, 2007 | Special to the Courier | Outdoors/Recreation

River groups' fundraiser protects coast

Supporters of Georgia's rivers and coast will enjoy an evening at Delegal Marina April 14 to support work that preserves the coastal heritage.

April 15, 2007 | Staff report | Outdoors/Recreation

Catch more fish; crappie dock patterns

You know the local lake that you spend all your time fishing? The one with all those houses that line the shore - the houses with all the boat docks? Those docks might be clogged with people loading and unloading boats and having all kinds of fun, but some of the best crappie fishing can be found directly below them at almost any time of year.

April 10, 2007 | By R.J. Abernathy Special to the Courier | Outdoors/Recreation

Bear essentials about encountering one

Black bear images spark a wide array of human emotions. Curiosity and awe come to mind for some; caution and fear emerge for others. When observed in populated areas, panic proves the most common reaction. Yet, as spring approaches and the likelihood of bear sightings increases, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) encourages residents to educate themselves by being "bear aware."

April 10, 2007 | Special to the Courier | Outdoors/Recreation

Little fishing along coast

Very little fishing activity on the coast this past week There is very little fishing activity this week because of windy conditions and the recent cold front that made its way to our area. Ray Goodman from Yellow Buff fishing camp had very little to report as well. The one report we have is from Buddy Smith who landed some sheephead. Goodman has some live minnows and fiddlers and he hopes to have some live ...

April 10, 2007 | By Allen Branch Columnist | Outdoors/Recreation

Georgia parks great places to gather

Gone are the days of backyard potlucks. Groups today are choosing to travel, sometimes planning entire weekends of activities, for their gatherings. From family reunions to spiritual retreats, Georgia's 48 State Parks provide the perfect setting for social get-togethers.

April 03, 2007 | Special to the Courier | Outdoors/Recreation

Spring planting is for the birds

As spring arrives, backyard gardeners and landscapers begin the yearly task of beautifying their outdoor environments. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division recommends that amateur and professional gardeners, regardless of the yard size, consider building a place for wildlife while planning for spring gardens.

April 03, 2007 | Special to the Courier | Outdoors/Recreation

Coastal fishing is improving every week

I have some good fishing reports this week. Most of the fishing reports were given to me by Rayburn Goodman, from Yellow Bluff fishing camp. But, Donnie Branch, my son, caught a 6-1/2 lb, 25-inch bass just off Planting Hammock on Tuesday.

March 24, 2007 | By Allen Branch Columnist | Outdoors/Recreation

Trophy catches

The Liberty County Bass Club hosted a fishing tournament at Kings Ferry on the Ogeechee River in Richmond Hill on March 3.

March 24, 2007 | Staff Report | Outdoors/Recreation

Off-season training tips for boaters

Special to the Courier By Hank Parker Whether you just got a new boat or your old one spent the winter months parked in the garage, you've got to be excited about the fact that the calendar now says it's March. Regardless of what the weather is like at your place right now (I thought the groundhog didn't see his shadow this year), we're only a few weeks away from spring. And if you're like ...

March 20, 2007 | By Hank Parker Special to the Courier | Outdoors/Recreation

Fishing hole cleared of lines

Sumter Utilities' Gary Davis (front) and his crew, David Smith, Jami Johnson, Michael Waters and Calvin Thomas, replace a fishing-line-entangled power line over Riceboro Creek at Highway 17. The Sumter employees, who work in the area under a contract with Georgia Power, got the job after Dot Moss and county Commissioners Eddie Walden and Pat Bowen contacted Robert Stokes, Georgia Power's area director. Stokes arranged the details.

March 13, 2007 | Staff Report | Outdoors/Recreation

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