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Bass tournament set on Stewart

Every fisherman knows that a bad day fishing is better than a good day working. In spite of cooler winter weather, a few hardy souls will still take to the water for a chance to catch that big one.

March 12, 2012 | By Randy C. Murray Staff writer | Outdoors/Recreation


Dock tour slow, but some success

Hello, folks. Looks like you had a nice weekend. If it is Sunday and you feel like something is not quite right, take a look around and make sure you set your clocks ahead one hour. You'd hate for Monday to come and find out then. Just a friendly reminder. Well, to say the least, the dock tour has been slow. I have not gotten too many reports of people catching fish as of late, ...

March 12, 2012 | Donny Branch | Outdoors/Recreation


Growing vegetables in small spaces is possible with these tips

When you think of the words "vegetable garden," what do you picture in your mind? Many folks picture plowed ground, long furrows and a motorized tiller. Maybe you picture a scarecrow, rows of corn and a hoe.

March 12, 2012 | Robert Bell | Outdoors/Recreation


Thinking about Dad and dolphin

Hello, friends and fellow anglers. Sorry I missed you the last couple of weeks, but I am back with a few tales to tell.

March 05, 2012 | Donny Branch | Outdoors/Recreation


Hunter sentenced for placing bait on property to lure mourning doves

Preston C. Minus Jr., 65, of Gainesville, Ala., pleaded guilty and was sentenced recently by U.S. Magistrate Judge John E. Ott on a single count of unlawfully placing bait on his property to lure and attract mourning doves for hunters.

March 05, 2012 | Special to the Courier | Outdoors/Recreation


Newcomer wins two awards

Liberty Bass Club competed in Springfield on Feb. 4 and newcomer Ben O'Neal quickly made an impact landing a first place finish and the big fish award.

February 20, 2012 | Special to the Courier | Outdoors/Recreation


Fishing tourneys abound

Hey all the good folks of Liberty County and surrounding area, The Dock Tour starts this weekend. I hope I'll have something to tell you about next week.

February 06, 2012 | Donny Branch | Outdoors/Recreation


Hatchery prepares for spring with facelift

The Richmond Hill Fish Hatchery is in the process of getting a facelift - the first in more than 50 years.

February 02, 2012 | By Crissie Elrick Correspondent | Outdoors/Recreation


Rattlesnake roundup ends in Claxton

CLAXTON - In its 45th year, the festival formerly known as the Claxton Rattlesnake Roundup is undergoing something of a midlife transformation.

January 31, 2012 | Special to the Courier | Outdoors/Recreation


Cool down, wind going to impact our coast, local fishing

Hello folks, Tight Line Jr. here. We've had some nice weather this past weekend but it looks like we are in for a little cool down and a little wind.

January 30, 2012 | Donny Branch Tight Line Jr. | Outdoors/Recreation


Fishing rules up for debate

Around 30 local anglers gathered Wednesday at the John W. Stevens Wetlands Education Center in J.F. Gregory Park when representatives from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Coastal Resources Division presented information about proposed changes to saltwater fishing regulations.

January 23, 2012 | Crissie Elrick celrick@bryancountynews.net | Outdoors/Recreation


Weather not promising for fishing, so cook up a treat to eat

Hi folks, Tight Line Jr., here and it appears like we've cooled down a bit and the wind has picked up as well.

January 23, 2012 | Donny Branch | Outdoors/Recreation


Oyster shell recycling starts in RH

While many people have begun to reduce, reuse and recycle in efforts to "go green," residents in Bryan County now have the opportunity to recycle and reuse a sometimes overlooked item.

January 19, 2012 | By Crissie Elrick Correspondent | Outdoors/Recreation


Fishing rules topic of meeting

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Coastal Resources Division will host two public information meetings on proposed legislative changes to the way saltwater fishing is regulated.

January 16, 2012 | Special to the Courier | Outdoors/Recreation


Sign up for youth birding competition

When Richard Crossley spoke at this year's Georgia Ornithological Society meeting, the acclaimed birder and photographer noticed the number of youth in attendance.

January 12, 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


Water’s heating up, which means fish are biting

Howdy, friends and fellow anglers. We sure have had some nice weather here lately. The water temperature is up to 66 degrees at Gray's reef, and the fish are biting.

May 06, 2013 | Donny Branch | Outdoors/Recreation


Watch out for manatees, turtles this season

BRUNSWICK - With sea-turtle and manatee sightings on the rise on Georgia's coast, boaters should be on the lookout for these big and rare animals.

May 06, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Outdoors/Recreation


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