Outdoor News

Fishing regulations guide available
 
SOCIAL CIRCLE — The 2013 Georgia Sport Fishing Regulations Guide is available online and in print, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).
The 2013 Georgia Sport Fishing Regulations Guide provides helpful information, including color fish identification charts for both freshwater and saltwater fish, license purchasing information, contact information for WRD fisheries management offices and WRD law enforcement offices, trout stream listings, public fishing area information, state record fish listings and complete fishing regulations for Georgia.

Anglers may view, download and print the guide at gofishgeorgia.com/fishing/regulations. Pick up a printed copy at WRD fisheries management and law enforcement offices and license vendors throughout Georgia.

DNR offers pass to hunter ed grads 

SOCIAL CIRCLE — Hunter education graduates can receive a free three-month pass to any of the 18 Department of Natural Resources shooting ranges in Georgia.
Typically, a wildlife management area license ($19) or other qualifying license would be required for shooters age 16 and older.

At the conclusion of class, each student receives a hunter education certification card. The graduation date, listed on the card, is the beginning of their three-month shooting range pass. They need to show the card at the range. Students will receive information about the use of the pass and where to find participating ranges during their classroom time.

More information on shooting ranges can be found at georgiawildlife.com/hunting/archery-shooting-ranges. Most ranges are open year-round and have rules in place to ensure a safe, family-friendly environment.

Capt. Judy to hold fishing clinics 

Capt. Judy Charters will hold offshore and inshore fishing clinics starting in February. New handout material for the clinics will include best times to fish, species to fish for and when and where to fish.

Two inshore clinics are scheduled for Feb. 9 and 23. One offshore clinic is slated for March 8. The clinics will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tubby’s Tank House in Thunderbolt.

The cost of each clinic is $90. Call 912-897-4921 for reservations. For more information, go to missjudychaters.com

BEST TIMES FOR ANGLERS

This table lists top fishing times and days for the coming days. For best results, begin fishing one hour before and continue one hour after the times given. Times apply to all time zones.
(X indicates best days)

Today 10:40 p.m. 11:05 a.m.
Friday 11:30 p.m. 11:50 a.m.
Saturday 12:15 a.m. ———
Sunday ———- 12:40 p.m.
Monday 1:05 a.m. 1:25 p.m.
Tuesday 1:50 a.m. 2:10 p.m.
Wednesday 2:35 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Thursday 3:25 a.m. 3:45 p.m.
Friday 4:10 a.m. 4:35 p.m.
Saturday 5:00 a.m. 5:25 p.m.
X-Sunday 5:55 a.m. 6:20 p.m.


Written By: McClatchy-Tribune