11 April 2012
By Jeff Findley Editor’s Note: This story was originally published in the 2012 edition of Profile, but is being reprinted here because it is also of interest to our Rifle & Rod readers. The famous English novelist Charles Dickens said, “There is a passion for hunting something deeply implanted in the human breast.” For Bainbridge [...]
Posted in Hunting
11 April 2012
By Justin Schuver While Kevin Dowdy, of Bainbridge, Ga., enjoys a good turkey hunt or deer hunt as much as the next south Georgian, he’s just as excited to hunt much smaller trophies. Dowdy is the president of Flint Media, which includes the radio stations 101.9 FM, 106.3 FM and 99.3 FM. He’s also an [...]
Posted in Outdoors
11 April 2012
By William Hand The Southeast is home to many anglers, both amateur and professional. Professional anglers scour Lake Seminole and other bodies of water in search of the trophy bass that will land them first in many tournaments that take place here. Motivated by prize winnings and personal gratitude has shaped tournament fishing into a [...]
Posted in Fishing
11 April 2012
by Joyce Kramer Most sportsmen seem to have one thing in common, they are superstitious. Doesn’t matter what is their passion, they are attached to past generations by legends and “tricks of the trade” too powerful to ignore. The fisherman has inherited his traditions from stories that were told over a crackling campfire. Gentle conversations [...]
Posted in Fishing
11 April 2012
By Ron Childs One of the most sought-after fish in the Gulf of Mexico is the big brown fish with the broad, flattened head called a ling, a cobia, a lemonfish, or a crabeater. These amazingly strong fish can grow up to six feet long and weigh up to 150 pounds. Not only are they [...]
Posted in Fishing
11 April 2012
by Dale & Joyce Kramer A life jacket. It is so small and compact compared to a person. Ever wonder what makes it keep you afloat? Well, this is because of the law of buoyancy. This means that a body displaces water, which in turn pushes back and creates the ability to float. When an [...]
Posted in Safety
11 April 2012
By Joy Carey We are fortunate, in Georgia, to have such diverse topographies, including the coastal beaches, inland lakes, rivers and forests. And just four hours north of Bainbridge are the beautiful Appalachian Mountains. I had the pleasure of hiking with friends on a few of the trails in the Chatahoochee National Forest in October [...]
Posted in Outdoors
11 April 2012
By Jeff Findley The 2012 red snapper season in gulf waters is shaping up to be the shortest season on record. The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council has already designated June 1 as the opening day of red snapper season in the gulf, and will decide on a date to close the season at [...]
Posted in Fishing
11 April 2012
By Justin Schuver With turkey season in full swing, and hunters looking for every advantage they can get on their feathered quarry, it’s likely that even the most seasoned outdoorsmen will need the help of a turkey call. While some hunters might have the talents to mimic the bird with their own voice, many will [...]
Posted in Hunting
11 April 2012
By BRENNAN LEATHERS News Writer It used to be that people who like to hunt and fish had to ascertain “the lay of the land” using paper maps, their memory and outdoor instincts — or even some luck — to find out where they were and how they would get back to their truck. But [...]
Posted in Hunting
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