Dawson Times - Hunting and Fishing

Jacketport™, New Safety Device for Hunters, Could Reduce Injuries

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:05:57 UT

A new safety device invented by a lifelong Georgia hunter, focuses on making it easier, more convenient and comfortable to wear a safety harness under the outer hunting jacket and effectively secure it to the tree with the outer strap...

Tags: Hunting

Hunters Contribute Billions to Conservation Efforts

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:01:24 UT

Deer Hunting Season (Archery) Begins September 13

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 10:00:13 UT

Archery hunting season opens on Sat., Sept. 13 and runs through Oct. 10, 2008 (statewide)...

Boat Ramp Closing at War Hill Park

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 10:03:51 UT

Recent rains are not enough to prevent the closure of yet another boat ramp on Lake Lanier. War Hill Park’s only boat launching ramp faces closure this week...

10th Annual Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament Announced

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:20:31 UT

It’s tournament time in Tennessee! September 27th and 28th are the dates for the south’s premier trout tournament...

Law Violators Can Lose Privilege to Hunt and Fish

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:39:02 UT

Hunting deer at night, hunting alligators or bears in a manner violating state laws and computer assisted remote hunting - all of these activities are illegal and are offensive to honest hunters and the general public...

Register Now for Dawson County Overnight Etowah Experience

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:55:20 UT

On July 18-20 The Dawson County Etowah River Experience will host an overnight kayak/canoe camping trip...

Governor Perdue Announces $19.5 Million in Loans and Grants to Finance Water and Sewer System Infrastructure Improvements

Wed, 21 May 2008 14:07:48 UT

The Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority (LLIDA) was approved for a CWSRF loan of $15,000,000 for the construction of a new 500,000 gallon-per-day wastewater treatment plant...

Governor Perdue Signs Water Conservation and Drought Relief Act of 2008

Mon, 19 May 2008 13:14:24 UT

The Water Conservation and Drought Relief Act of 2008 brings state agencies together to ease reservoir construction and expansion, and the Environmental Protection Division (EPD) will assist local governments’ efforts to expedite aspects of permitting for new reservoir applications...

Buford Trout Hatchery Hosts Guided Bird Walk in Early May

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:28:22 UT

Buford Trout Hatchery offers a combination of habitat that is very attractive to neotropical migrants, making it the perfect location to spot a beautiful summer tanager or orchard oriole. Local bird expert Karen Theodorou will be leading a bird walk along the hatchery’s Lincoln Sparrow Trail...

Atlanta International Military Show this Weekend

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:02:31 UT

Don't miss this exciting event. Boy Scout items wanted...

Dawson County Community Invited to River Park Canoe Launch Dedication

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:00:43 UT

Bring a canoe and join the festivities as the canoe launch officially opens. From River Park, the Etowah gently passes through the Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area with only a couple of easy class I-II rapids...

Dawson County Community Invited to River Park Canoe Launch Dedication

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 18:05:25 UT

Public Hearings Scheduled for April Regarding Hunting Regulations

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:05:13 UT

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) will hold four public hearings to receive input on proposed changes to the hunting regulations for the 2008-2009 season...

Seasonal Trout Streams Open March 29

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 06:02:23 UT

Biologists continue trout stocking efforts despite drought, estimate more than 925,00 total trout stocked by end of year...