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Results from dog-baying contest

Here are the results from Ray's Bay Pen Competition on Nov 17-18. Single-dog bay – 1st: Matt Lee with "She Daisy"; 2nd: Joe Lamb with "Rosco"; 3rd: Gary Hutchinson with "Nino"; Two-dog bay – 1st: Matt Lee with "She Daisy" and "Daisy"; 2nd: Josh Cribbs with "Smoke" and "Molly"; 3rd: Leavy Ray and Will Deimone with "Runner" and "Little Brute"; Puppy Bay – 1st: Leavy Ray with "Little Brute" (only one award given in this ...

December 11, 2007 | Staff report | Outdoors/Recreation


Fishing action heats up

Well friends, it looks like the fishing was good all around this week. I received several reports from Ray Goodman at Yellow Bluff and from Barney Maley at Maley's Dock and Marina. Jim Argo was fishing with Steve Trimble when they landed four large kings, two black bass and one triggerfish. Bob and Clint Bitzer went out fishing for two days with Josh Holiday and Abrams Branson. They were able to catch 42 trout in ...

December 11, 2007 | By Allen Branch Columnist | Outdoors/Recreation


Unprecedented rebound of Whitetail deer due to conservationism

By the time the sun is high enough to illuminate the patch of oak trees on the hill, a herd of whitetail deer (Odocoileus virginianus) will have been feeding in the shadows for quite some time. A group of mature does, fawns and a few bucks browsing on the acorns strewn across the ground stop feeding only long enough to glance in the direction of the faintest noise or to engage in social activities. Once ...

December 11, 2007 | Staff report | Outdoors/Recreation


Hot issue: Half-inch cast nets

I received some fishing reports this week and was glad to them from several fishermen. Clayton Boyer fishing with Billy Davis landed 12 trout and one whiting. Mack Harper fishing with Treavor Jowers and Marcus Young caught seven spot tail bass and 10 trout. John Rogers, fishing with Rip Grinstead, landed 30 trout and seven bass. Mr. Ginterthe, a famous photographer, and daughter Lu Smith, who fished for two days, caught 18 trout. I just ...

December 11, 2007 | By Allen Branch Columnist | Outdoors/Recreation


Trip, travel information offered

Georgia 511 is a free phone service that provides you with real time traffic and travel information, or allows you to request assistance 24 hours a day. Georgia 511 can be accessed from anywhere in Georgia, by simply dialing 5-1-1.

December 11, 2007 | Staff report | Outdoors/Recreation


Fishing report from Goodman of Yellow Bluff fishing camp

These are the fishing reports I received from Raymond Goodman of Yellow Bluff fishing camp: Shannon Eller fishing with Gary Phillips landed 10 gator trout, two bass and one drum. Roy Scofield and wife caught 30 trout. John Wheeler and wife, fishing for two days, landed 46 trout. Bill Forehan and party caught 10 bass and 13 trout. Roy Redmond and his wife caught 25 trout. Jack Moody and party landed 10 bass, eight trout ...

November 27, 2007 | Allen Branch Columnist | Outdoors/Recreation


Bats should be welcomed not feared

FORSYTH - Halloween has come and gone, but superstitious fears and negative myths about bats live on, fed by the creatures' unusual habits and appearance. Some people panic at the thought of a bat in their home. Others are better informed and realize that bats are for the most part harmless and fascinating.

November 27, 2007 | Staff Report | Outdoors/Recreation


Day in Darien has 5-mile bike tour

History will come alive in front of your eyes! Fun for the whole family, bring your bicycles and soak up the coastal charm of Darien, Georgia's second oldest city Saturday, admission is free.

November 24, 2007 | Staff report | Outdoors/Recreation


Spring tides hurting fishing reports

Well friends, not many reports with the spring tides. Here are the few I have received. John Rogers, Larry Wells, and Paul Ruse caught 45 trout. Don Youmans and Rob Whitney caught 15 trout and 10 bass. They won first place in the fishing tournament two weeks ago. Joe Allen and party caught 15 trout and four bass. Scott Starbridge caught eight red fish and four trout. Remember, I'd rather be fishing or frying fish ...

November 20, 2007 | By Allen Branch Columnist | Outdoors/Recreation


Migratory birds rely on Georgia's islands

BRUNSWICK - Red knots are one of the most watched-for shorebirds on the Georgia coast in fall, a rare, long-distance aviator whose presence highlights the critical need to conserve coastal habitats.

November 20, 2007 | Special to the Courier | Outdoors/Recreation


Get outside and do something

Kayak Bird Count Saturday, Nov. 3, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Crooked River State Park - St. Mary's Kayak the marshes around Crooked River and participate in our bird count. Reservations are required and space is limited. Fee plus $3 parking. (912) 882-5256. The Debatable Land Fall Encampment Saturday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fort King George Historic Site - Darien A wide range of living history presentations will highlight the various ...

November 18, 2007 | Special to the Courier | Outdoors/Recreation


Time for a fishing trip

I believe our fall fishing season is beginning to start. I received several fishing reports this week from Rayburn Goodman, Yellow Bluff Fishing Camp. Goodman reported Richard and Larry Bland landed 10 bass and six flounder; Jimmy Ginn fishing with Joey Franklin landed 16 trout and 10 bass; Mike Clifton and party caught 20 trout and eight bass; Roy Redmond, fishing for three days, landed 42 trout; John Wheeler, fishing with his wife, landed 27 ...

November 13, 2007 | By Allen Branch Columnist | Outdoors/Recreation


Weekly fishing reports

Ron Boyd and party: 27 trout and seven bass, Danny Goodman and party: 22 trout and six bass, David Rogers: 12 trout, one bass, 12 whiting, Jimmy and Ronda Hill: 30 trout and 10 bass, Jerry fishing with Trey Heath: 10 bass and two trout, Billy Kirk fishing with Philip Bowdle and Tony A.: 15 trout and three flounder, Jason Balaskiewicz and Chris Peyton: 20 trout, Don Youmans fishing with Gary Phillips: 10 bass and ...

November 06, 2007 | By Allen Branch Columnist | Outdoors/Recreation


Kicking back

The Shuman Center was kicking Saturday when the Liberty County tae kwon do championships got under way.

November 06, 2007 | Staff Report | Outdoors/Recreation


Invasive lionfish found at Gray's Reef

Red lionfish, a venomous invasive species from the western Pacific Ocean, have been confirmed for the first time in NOAA's Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary, located in the Atlantic 17 miles off the Georgia coast.

November 06, 2007 | 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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