Sports & Recreation

Firearms deer season opens October 22

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011, 2:32pm

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA - It is finally that time of the year again for Georgia hunters. Firearms deer season opens Saturday, Oct. 22 and lasts through Jan. 1, 2012 in the Northern Zone and in the Southern Zone, through Jan. 15, 2012.

“Regulated hunting is the most cost effective and efficient means of managing the deer herd,” says John W. Bowers, assistant chief of Game Management for the Wildlife Resources Division. “In addition, sportsmen and women provide more than $30 million each year to fund wildlife conservation in the state through license fees and self-imposed excise taxes collected on the purchase of firearms, ammunition, archery equipment and fishing equipment.”

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Doughboys start off on right foot with 33-13 win

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011, 11:29am

Doughboys start off on right foot with 33-13 win

From www.army.mil

By Nathan Deen

FORT BENNING Ga. - Tailgaters flocked to the parking lots, the smoke and roar of simulated tank fire filled the air, and the Silver Wings landed at midfield to kick off the opening ceremony of the resurgence of Soldiers on the gridiron battlefield. Yep, football was played once again Sunday at Doughboy Stadium.

The Fort Benning Doughboys started their five-game season with a 33-13 win over the LaGrange College Panthers junior varsity squad.

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6th Annual West Point Adventure Race

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Monday, September 5th, 2011, 11:17am

WEST POINT, GA - The 6th Annual West Point Adventure Race is set for Saturday, Sept. 10, at 9 a.m. EDT. The race will include solor racers and 3-member teams. Solo racers will kayak and have a short swim (no swim gear required). Teams will canoe and one member will have a short swim. All racers will mountain bike on the beginner-intermediate trails. trail-run, and perform survivor-type tests.

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Be careful on West Point Lake over Labor Day

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011, 12:34pm

LAGRANGE, GA - The Labor Day holiday weekend signifies the traditional end of the summer season for many visitors at West Point Lake, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds all lake users to use caution when in or near the water.

Because of the dry weather, the reservoir level is projected to be some 5 - 6 feet below summer pool during Labor Day Weekend. Boaters should use caution and operate their vessels within the boating channels which are marked by buoys. Boaters are also advised to watch for submerged or partially submerged hazards.

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Dove season in Georgia opens Sept. 3

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Friday, August 19th, 2011, 11:56am

COLUMBUS, GA - Hunters statewide can celebrate the beginning of dove season at noon Saturday, Sept. 3. 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.

“Georgia has some fantastic public areas for dove hunters. In fact, many WMAs provide fields managed specifically for dove hunting opportunities,” says John W. Bowers, Wildlife Resources Division’s assistant chief of Game Management. “In addition to being the ‘kick-off’ to the fall hunting season, dove hunting is a prime time to introduce family and friends to hunting, as it typically is a fun-filled day.”

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Final boating safety course of the year

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Monday, August 15th, 2011, 9:45am

WEST POINT, GA - The last U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personal watercraft/boating safety course for 2011 will be on August 16th and 18th. The course will be held at the USACE West Point Lake Project Management Office from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

You have to pre-register, which can be done by calling the West Point Lake Project Management Office at 706-645-2937. The office is located at 500 Resource Management
Drive in West Point, GA.

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West Point Lake hunting permits now available

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Thursday, August 11th, 2011, 10:16am

WEST POINT, GA - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, West Point Lake Project Office, announces that hunting permits for the 2011/2012 season are now available for purchase.

Hunting permits for West Point Lake lands and state hunting licenses are required to hunt on areas managed by USACE at West Point Lake Project. Each permit consists of a card listing the permit holder’s name and address, as well as special regulations and state game laws. The most-updated map depicting the lands available for hunting (last season’s map), a list of weapon restrictions and a data sheet to report game harvested are also included.

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