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Fishing is good

With the improved weather our inshore and off shore fishing definitely improved this past weekend with plenty of catches to report from Ray Goodman at Yellow Bluff.

July 31, 2007 | By Allen Branch Columnist | Outdoors/Recreation

Two environmental organizations won a landmark lawsuit against a state agency. The Altamaha and Satilla Riverkeepers proved the Brunswick Environmental Protection Division failed to protect the coastal marshes by granting a buffer variance to the developer of the Brunswick Landing Marina on Aiken Island, Altamaha Riverkeeper Deborah Shepphard said. Along Georgia's coast, there is a jurisdictional line that separates the upland from the marsh, and the developer, James Torras Sr., asked the EPD to push ...

July 28, 2007 | By John Deike Staff Writer | Outdoors/Recreation

Two tournaments target trout

Staff report Anglers will get two chances to follow their passion for fun and prizes later this month in Liberty County. The Spotted Sea Trout Tournament is set for July 21 in conjunction with the annual Liberty Fest. The festival itself is two days, July 20-21, of arts and crafts, historical re-enactment, kayak races and more in Hinesville and around Sunbury on the coast. The fishing tournament starts at 6 a.m. July 21, with a ...

July 26, 2007 | Staff report | Outdoors/Recreation

Missing boaters found in St. Catherines

SAVANNAH ‑ Five missing boaters stranded on the eastern side of St. Catherine's Island were rescued early Monday by a Coast Guard helicopter crew.

July 25, 2007 | Associated Press | Outdoors/Recreation

Fishing is picking up

The fisherman are having better luck this past weekend according to fishing reports received from Ray Goodman from Yellow Bluff Fishing Camp.

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

Pro fishing tournament being organized on Lanier

LAKE LANIER ISLANDS - Gov. Sonny Perdue and the Professional Anglers Association Tuesday announced that initial planning has begun to bring a professional bass fishing tournament here.Called the Go Fish Georgia Professional Anglers Association Championship, the tournament is expected to draw the top bass anglers in the country. As part of the championship, Lake Lanier will also host the Governor's Go Fish Georgia Pro/Am Tournament, which is scheduled for Nov. 1.PAA is exploring the opportunity ...

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

Hundreds of dead seabirds wash on coast

CHARLESTON, S.C. - Hundreds of dead seabirds washing up along the Southeast coast in recent weeks apparently starved to death, but experts don't know why.The deaths of the birds - similar to gulls and called greater shearwaters - have wildlife officials worried about possible changes in the ocean that could have affected the fish the birds usually eat."It's got a lot of folks talking and wondering," Jennifer Koches, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Fish and ...

July 20, 2007 | By Bruce Smith Associated Press Writer | Outdoors/Recreation

Spring tides washing out fishing

The spring tides started this past week. That, along with a strong northeast wind, gave us higher than normal tides. Some of the folks living along the coast had the tides come up into their yards. Because of this, there were only a few reports of trout being caught and Ray Goodman from Yellow Bluff Fishing Camp reported that the high tides had washed out all fishing activity.The tides should return to normal and that ...

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

Catfishing sites across state

There are great opportunities all over the state for catfish angling, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division.

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

Ground broken on new park

City of Hinesville and Liberty County officials recently hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the upcoming construction of Irene Baker Thomas Park in Hinesville.

July 05, 2007 | By John Deike Staff writer | Outdoors/Recreation

The brown shrimp have arrived

The brown shrimp have finally entered our waters, which should improve our recreational fishing and increase the catch of trout and bass.

July 03, 2007 | By Allen Branch Columnist | Outdoors/Recreation

Sharing laughs at Dorchester

Dr. Daniel Mobley and Marvin Deshazior share a laugh with a new friend as they finish the 9.2 mile walk to Dorchester Academy Saturday. The three were more than 100 people who completed the journey from Briar Bay to Dorchester.

July 03, 2007 | By Jimmy Currier Sports Editor | Outdoors/Recreation

Bald eagles on the rise in Georgia

Georgia Department of Natural Resources biologists have documented 113 nesting pairs of bald eagles in Georgia during the 2006-2007 nesting season. The figure represents an 18 percent increase from the previous season's total of 96 known active nests.

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

Fishing for fun

More than 250 children along with their families from Liberty, Bryan and surrounding counties converged at the Richmond Hill Fish Hatchery for a fun-filled day of fishing.

June 24, 2007 | By Jimmy Currier Sports Editor | Outdoors/Recreation

Fishing Derby Saturday

Due to weather on June 2, the Richmond Hill Exchange Club rescheduled its 17th annual Fishing Derby for Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Richmond Hill Fish Hatchery on Highway 144.

June 21, 2007 | Staff Report | Outdoors/Recreation

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