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More snakes? No, more encounters

FORSYTH - A warm winter and spring probably contributed to more snakes being seen this year, but there's no evidence that Georgia snake populations are increasing.

June 04, 2012 | Special to the Courier | Outdoors/Recreation


Stewart, Hunter permit holders can renew

Beginning Monday, sportsmen who hold recreation, hunting or fishing permits for Fort Stewart or Hunter Army Airfield may renew them online through WebTrac at webtrac.mwr.army.mil/sites/ga.html.

May 30, 2012 | Staff report | Outdoors/Recreation


Plan ahead for time on the water

Howdy, friends and neighbors. Hope you have enjoyed the holiday weekend thus far. Remember, if you plan on being out on the water this Memorial Day, make sure you have your craft in order. Have plenty of life vests, always carry a small tank of extra fuel and have lots of water and plenty to eat. It's always better to have too much than not enough. If you do have boat trouble, you will be ...

May 29, 2012 | Special to the Courier | Outdoors/Recreation


State closing oyster harvesting for season

BRUNSWICK - DNR Commissioner Mark Williams has announced that Georgia's territorial waters will close to commercial and recreational oyster harvest effective 6 a.m. Friday through midnight on Sept. 30.

May 29, 2012 | Special to the Courier | Outdoors/Recreation


State’s food-shrimp season opening

BRUNSWICK - Georgia Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Mark Williams announced that Georgia waters will open for commercial and recreational harvest of food shrimp at 6 a.m. Wednesday.

May 29, 2012 | Special to the Courier | Outdoors/Recreation


Free passes available for active-duty military

YORKTOWN, Va. – Several U.S. government agencies have announced an annual pass to active-duty service members and their dependents, granting free access to more than 2,000 national parks, wildlife refuges, national forests and other public lands.

May 29, 2012 | Special to the Courier | Outdoors/Recreation


DNR: Stay sober, know rules this weekend

SOCIAL CIRCLE - Stay sober and know the laws when operating a boat this holiday weekend, urges the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division.

May 25, 2012 | Special to the Courier | Outdoors/Recreation


Boat Safety Week under way

SOCIAL CIRCLE - With more time spent on the water as the weather warms up, it's important to remember the safety precautions to take during these recreational activities.

May 21, 2012 | Special to the Courier | Outdoors/Recreation


Wind hasn’t kept the anglers away

Hey, folks. Hope everyone is having a nice weekend. I know that we have had some wind come our way, yet I still have a couple of fishing reports. One thing I always have said about fish is they don't mind that it's raining, because they are in the water and the wind doesn't bother them. Here we go: • I spoke to Stan Kane this week, and he, Ronnie Harris and Nick Schreeves ...

May 21, 2012 | Donny Branch | Outdoors/Recreation


Great outdoors is big business

Hunting, fishing and boating are endless sources of fun for those who participate. Outdoor sports also are part of a billion-dollar industry for the Peach State, according to Michael Spencer of Georgia Wildlife Resources Division's license and boat registration unit. "(Georgia) get(s) about $22 million a year from the sale of hunting and fishing licenses alone," Spencer said, explaining the money generated from licenses was a fraction of the economic impact of the outdoor recreation ...

May 17, 2012 | By Randy C. Murray | Outdoors/Recreation


Watch for protected birds on the beach

BRUNSWICK - A state agency is asking Georgians to keep a lookout for protected birds and their nests during trips to the beach.

May 14, 2012 | The Associated Press | Outdoors/Recreation


Mom always was there for me

Hello, everyone. Hope you had a good weekend. This week, I am going to write about my mother. This day is all about those fabulous women who do so much and expect so little for it. My mother was my best friend as far back as I can remember. She always was there for me, whether it was to pick me up from football practice or to let me have some money for a ...

May 14, 2012 | Donny Branch | Outdoors/Recreation


Two ranges to close briefly

SOCIAL CIRCLE - Two of Georgia's public shooting ranges on Wildlife Management Areas will close for a short time beginning later this month, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division.

May 14, 2012 | Special to the Courier | Outdoors/Recreation


Fishin’ for a Cure brings in money

The inaugural Fishin' for a Cure Angler Tournament, held April 28 in Long County, raised $10,000 for two area residents battling diseases.

May 07, 2012 | Mike Riddle | Outdoors/Recreation


Boaters urged to watch out for manatees, sea turtles

With manatees and sea turtles now widespread in Georgia's coastal waters, boaters should be on the lookout for these big and rare animals.

May 07, 2012 | Special to the Courier | Outdoors/Recreation


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Start park lodges under new management

Four of Georgia State Parks' lodges and resorts are or soon will be under new management, according to State Parks Director Becky Kelley.

May 14, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray | Outdoors/Recreation


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