Hunting & Fishing(Dawson Times - Dawson County's News)

Local Fishing Guide Shane Watson Inducted into Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame
On January 12, 2010, Lake Lanier fishing guide Shane Watson was inducted into The Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame for the year 2010 as a Legendary Guide. This is a prestigious honor as only 56 people have been recognized as a Legendary Guide since 1992. There are only 2 to 3 people inducted each year worldwide...
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Governor Perdue Proclaims 'Safe Boating Week'-Spotlight

Cruise Into Greener Waters at the 2010 Atlanta Boat Show
Has the frigid weather got you daydreaming about warm, sunny days on Lake Lanier? If so, make a trip down to the annual Atlanta Boat Show this week and warm your senses with some cool new products...
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Lake Lanier Fishing Report from Shane Watson Guide Service
Nothing much has changed on the striper fishing on Lake Lanier. Downlined bluebacks and small trout fished 30 feet deep and shad body u-rigs fished 120 to 130 feet out are working best on my boat...
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Southern Fishing Report
This Southern Fishing report brought to you by Ken Sturdivant gives you all the information you need to catch to big ones on lakes all around the Southeast...
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The Southern Fishing Report
Bass fishing reports by experts on southern lakes all around the region. Get the advice you need to hook the big one...
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Cumming Woman Reels in 38.5 Pound Striped Bass
Jo Rapp of Cumming was striper fishing on the northern portion of Lake Lanier with Capt. Mike Maddalena of Big Fish On Trophy Striper Guides when a massive 38-1/2 pound striped bass hit...
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Fly Fishing Offered at Veterans Memorial Park
Beginning and intermediate sessions are offered through Dawson County Parks & Recreation...
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Georgia Fishing Reports
Georgia Fishing reports for Lake Lanier, Lake Hartwell, and local Trout fishing. There are also links provided where you can find everything you need to know to catch the big one in Georgia...
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Deer Hunting Season Begins September 9th-Link

Firearms Deer Season Opens October 17
It is finally that time of the year again for Georgia hunters. Firearms deer season opens Saturday, Oct. 17 and lasts through Jan. 1 in the Northern Zone and in the Southern Zone, through Jan. 15...
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Southern Fishing Report
Fall reports on many Southeastern Lakes. What you need to know to catch the big ones is all right here...
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Kids' Fishing Festival on the Chattahoochee-Main

Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day on September 26
This event is a statewide celebration and there will be exciting events happening all across the state, including the Outdoor Adventure Day at Unicoi State Park and the Kids Fishing Event at Buford Dam...
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First Annual Fly Fishing Challenge at Frog Hollow Set for November
This is a fly fishing challenge which will permit two-person teams of contestants to match their skills against other teams to earn a $1,000 grand prize, plus two quality, custom-made fly rods. Individual awards will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place...
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Help Keeping Boating Incidents Down Labor Day Weekend
There are no “driving lanes” on the water, so boat operators need to be educated on the ‘rules of the road’ and aware of all other boat traffic in the area...
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Outdoor Adventure Day Set for September 26
Guests can learn how to catch a trout, paddle a canoe and shoot a shotgun. All are encouraged to try activities like fly tying and casting, bass fishing basics, trout fishing and more...
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Squirrel Season Opens August 15
This time of year, hunters and wildlife watchers often come across a few squirrels with an out-of-the-ordinary ‘lumpy’ appearance. These lumps and bumps are not tumors...
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NSCA and GSCA Registered Shoot in Dawsonville Saturday
Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. and runs until 2:00 p.m...
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The Story of Bayou Bait
On a recent trip to Louisiana to visit my Cajun buddy Boudreaux and get in a little bayou fishing, I learned a new lesson in catching fish...
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Five Ways Georgia’s State Parks Save You Money
Just in time for post-tax day relief, Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites offer every family affordable adventures at each of its 63 parks and historic sites.
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Dawsonville Friends Win 'Outdoor Buddy Challenge'
Team Walleye, consisting of Dawsonville residents, Jared Polman, Paul Barron, and Carey Chappell, and Tyler Cowart of Ball Ground, won $10,000 in Bass Pro Shops® gift cards as grand prize winner of the Georgia Lottery’s Challenge...
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War Hill Park Boat Ramps and Campground Now Open
“If you haven’t been out to the park recently, you’ve really got to see it. We’ve already had three requests for fishing tournaments out of War Hill Park and most recently a request for a September wedding using the entire park”...
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Hunting and Fishing Licenses Can be Purchased Online
In addition to at home online availability, licenses can be purchased by telephone (1-800-366-2661), through the Internet at local public libraries and at select retail locations. A list of retail agents can be found online as well...
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