Local Sports
OUTDOORS: Catching reservoir fish during the summer months
I realize that the official summer fishing season is still about a month away according to the calendar.
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OUTDOORS: Rescheduled tournament sends anglers to Lake Oconee
The Berry’s Trail tournament had to cancel an April 4 tournament scheduled for Lake Oconee due to the…
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OUTDOORS: Catching post-spawn largemouth bass
Largemouth bass are now completing their annual spawning and will begin their migration back to their post-spawn homes…
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OUTDOORS: Catfish are the last lake species to spawn
Spawning for all the lake’s game fish is spread out between a water temperature beginning at around 58…
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OUTDOORS: Migrations occur throughout nature
I have always been fascinated with migrations that occur in nature whether it is bird migrations, large animal…
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OUTDOORS: Close finish at Berry’s on Lake Oconee
The top three teams finished within 1.2 pounds of each other at the Berry’s Tournament Trail out of…
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OUTDOORS: Wild turkey populations are declining
Hunters are preparing for the upcoming start of the 2020 Georgia wild turkey season, which begins on Saturday,…
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OUTDOORS: Protecting yourself from sun’s damaging rays
I try each year to write an article about the importance of protecting yourself from the sun’s damaging…
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OUTDOORS: 2 catch recognition programs available
Anglers in the local area have two programs where they can gain recognition for their catches. One program,…
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OUTDOORS: Different viewpoints about lake fishing tournaments
I have written before about the various viewpoints from anglers, landowners and recreational boaters about fishing tournaments and…