Outdoors/Recreation Section
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Deer quota hunt applications due Sept. 1 The window of opportunity is closing for those interested in applying for a quota deer hunt on select public land and at select state parks. |
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Thursday meeting on 'Blueway' kayak trail The Coastal Regional Commission is preparing a guide for a saltwater paddling trail that traverses the coast of Georgia and wants the public’s input on the project. |
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Local angler ties state record for little tunny BRUNSWICK — The Georgia Department of Natural Resources announced last week that the men’s record for the heaviest little tunny has been tied by angler John Smits of Allenhurst. |
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Cool weather just around the corner Hello, everyone. Tight Line Jr. here, and I just can’t wait until the fall weather rolls around. It was Ol’ Tight Line’s favorite time of year to go fishing — mine, too. Looks like we should start moving toward cooler temperatures in the near future, and I’m prepping the lines and bait. |
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Make plans for Labor Day • Labor Day at Fort McAllister When: Saturday, Sept. 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Fort McAllister Historic Park in Richmond Hill What: This Labor Day weekend, come see some of the trades necessary to keep a Civil War fort in working order. The program will include musket- and cannon-firing demonstrations, blacksmithing, Civil War cooking and discussions about soldiers’ lives. Cost: $3.50-$5. Info: 727-2339. • ... |
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Tybee seeing record jellyfish numbers Tybee Island beach goers beware: lifeguards have treated a record number of jellyfish stings this season. |
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What is a golf scramble tourney? QUESTION: What is a scramble and what are the rules regarding play? ANSWER: A scramble (often referred to as a captain’s choice) is when two or more players (usually four) play as a team. Each player hits a shot from the tee and the team members choose the best shot among the four and they all hit their next shot from that position. This procedure continues until a ball is holed. Most of us are ... |
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Savannah River Bridge Run Dec. 4 It’s that time of year again; the time to run, walk or crawl – and most importantly, register to be a part of the Southeast’s most exciting bridge run, the Enmark Savannah River Bridge Run on Saturday, Dec. 4. |
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Dove season opens in September Hunters statewide can celebrate the beginning of dove season at noon Saturday, Sept. 4. Long-awaited opening day is traditionally considered the beginning of the fall hunting season, and with the numerous wildlife management area hunts scheduled, it is the perfect opportunity to introduce children and grandchildren to the sport. |
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Squirrel season open in Georgia As of Aug. 15 and lasting through Feb. 28, 2011, hunters can pursue both gray and fox squirrels. The maximum daily bag limit is 12 per hunter |
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UGA Marine Institute to get communications upgrade DARIEN — Congressman Jack Kingston, R-Ga., announced last week that the University of Georgia’s Marine Institute on Sapelo Island will receive a grant for more than $100,000. The funding, which comes from the National Science Foundation, will be used to replace the institute’s outdated communications equipment. |
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Nice memories of days gone by Hello, everyone. Tight Line Jr. here. Well, Labor Day is right around the corner and it always brings to mind a lot of old memories of grand fishing days gone by. I thought I would share this letter with you. It was written to my father by Mrs. Joyce Rogers King. It means a lot to me, as it did to Mrs. King. The letter also brings back some Ol’ Tight Line ... |
