Georgia game & fish, Vol. 7, no. 6

GEORGIA

JUNE, 1972

Jimmy Carter Governor
Joe D. Tanner Commissioner Department of Natural Resources
STATE GAME AND FISH COMMISSION
James Darby Chairman
Vidalia-1st District
William Z. Camp, Sec. Newnan-6th District
Leo T Barber, Jr. Moultrie-2nd District
Dr. Robert A. Collins, Jr. Americus-3rd District
George P. Dillard Decatur-4th District
Rankin M. Smith Atlanta-5th District
Leonard E. Foote Marietta-7th District
Clyde Dixon Cleveland- 9th District
Leonard Bassford Augusta-1Oth District
Jimmie Williamson Darien-Coastal District
TECHNICAL SEIYICE DIVISION Jack A. Crockford, Anlstant Director
Lean Kirkland, Fisheries Chief Hubert Handy, Game Manage ment Chief
LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION R. K. Fansler, Colonel
Chief of Law Enforcement
Bill Cline, MaJor Deputy Chief, Northam Region
Calhoun (.404) 629-8675
J. D. Atchison, MaJor Deputy Chief, Southern Region
Metter (912) 685-21 -45
David Gould, MaJor Supervisor of Coastal Fisheries
Brunswick (912) 265-1552

FEATURES

A Night in the Eagle's Nest Georgia's Poisonous Snakes . Snakebite!. Go Natural for Bass Index: Georgia GAME & FISH
October 1966-June 1972

J. Hall 2 Aaron Pass 6 Aaron Pass 10 Marvin Tye 12
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DEPARTMENTS

Outdoor World .

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Sportsman's Calendar

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ON THE COVERS
ON THE COVER: Fog -shrouded mountains of noth Georgia, photographed by Bob Busby from Georgia's highest state park, Black Rock Mountain, near Clayton.
ON THE BACK COVER: Photographed by Ron Odum, this fawn is trying hard to believe it is completely invisible. The protective reaction of young wildlife is usuall y to remain still and quiet, and generally danger passes them by undiscovered.

iiiia 1fish

June 1972

Volume VII

Number 6

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EDITORIAL

Leave The Animals Alone

It never fails. About this time each year, any number of people trouping through the woods stumble across the young of wild animals. Fawns, beautifuiiy dotted, lay calm and apparently unafraid; baby rabbits, raccoons, squirrels, foxes, various birds and even young alligators are discovered each year. One of the most typical responses is, "Oh, the poor thing. Wonder where the mother is. Do you think it may have been abandoned?"
The answer is almost always no! The mother is not to be seen, because humans are in the area of her young. The best defense of the wild youngsters is to remain quiet and motionless in the hopes that the danger will pass by. A mother may even leave the area of the young at the first sign of approaching danger in an attempt to divert the potential danger, and prevent discovery of her young. If the young are not molested and the nest area is not disturbed, the mother will return to her young. Chances are good that she has been nearby but out of sight the whole time.
OK, so they aren't abandoned; but aren't they cuddly, and wouldn't it be neat to have one as a pet? The answer again is no! Wild animals should not be handled due to the risk of infection from a simple scratch or even from the bite of a parasite on the animal. Another way in which one runs a risk of injury in the case of some species is the reaction of the mother if she feels her offspring are in severe danger. The alligator is a prime example of this, and many a young 'gator has been hastily dropped to the ground as an unwise tourist beat a hasty retreat brought on by the belligerant rush of an obviously infuriated mother alligator.
The potential dangers to humans in handling the young of wild animals are surpassed by the dangers to the animals in such handling. Wild animals live a

precarious existence at best. and a seemingly insignificant contact may easily tip the scaks against them. For every one disease we may catch from them. it seems that they can catch two from us. Handling young wild animals may indeed result in their being abandoned by their mothers, and they have a very poor survival rate as pets.
Sensing human presence in the vicinity of their nest or young due to lingering odors caused by handling, mothers may cease to identify their young, and leave them to almost certain death. Activity around a nest or den may attract natural predators who will be quick to act once the humans are gone.
Wild animals taken as pets frequently weaken and die. apparently due to malnutrition brought on by an unfamiliar diet. Such animals kept as pets are very susceptible to diseases to which domesticated pets may be immune, but still carry. Constant attention and handling such as may be expected with any new pet, often causes wild animals to withdraw into nervous shock, generaiiy resulting in death. Apparently healthy and well-adjusted animals may revert to "wildness" upon reaching maturity, but would be unable to fend for themselves if returned to the wilds.
One of the strongest reasons for not keeping wildlife as pets is that it is illegal to hold wildlife without a special permit. The Game and Fish Division of the Department of Natural Resources is the sole issuing authority for such permits, and the Division has established the policy that no new permits be issued.
The moral is clear: if you should be fortunate enough to discover young wildlife, take a good look, take a picture or two, then go on your way so that nature can go its way without interference from mankind and our valuable natural resources will not be wasted.

A Night

by J. Hall

in the Eagle's Nest

"Welcome to Black Rock Mountain State Park!" The highest of Georgia's state parks, Black Rock Mountain offers spectacular scenery, excellent facilities and the opportunity to enjoy to the fullest some of the most interesting and beautiful country in the state.

Photo by J. Hall

I drove into Clayton from Lake
Burton, swung north on Highway 23-441, and immediately my attention was captured by a towering mountain peak which commanded the vista ahead. I stopped and studied the view for several moments.
Black Rock Mountain, though not the tallest peak in Rabun County, is nontheless an impressive sight. Rising steeply above the valley, its tree-clad slopes were mottled with the dark colors of evergreens, interspersed with the lighter shades of hardwoods laced with tender new leaves. Scattered like a million snowflakes through the awakening forest were the joyously blossoming limbs of thousands of dogwoods heralding the new Spring.
High up on the mountain , a rocky brow of dark granite presents a sudden aspect of sternness which contrasts sharply with the softness of the slopes, and the viewer may experience an eerie feeling of unexpectedly confronting an ageless and massive sentinel keeping timeless watch over the valley below.
Atop the peak, perched almost precariously upon the granite outcrop, stands the Visitors Center of Black Rock Mountain State Park. The twostory rock structure with its outthrust observation platform appears insignificant and almost fly-like at that distance, and I was suddenly struck with its resemblance to an aerie, or eagle's nest, high upon the mountain.
Leaving Clayton, I drove north to Mountain City, then turned off on the Herman Talmadge Trail to the top of Black Rock Mountain. About halfway up, there's a gravel road that leads to the home of James Bond (not of motion picture fame). Jimmy and his family are mighty fine folks , and he's obviously proud of being the Resident Superintendent of what he terms "the best park in the state." While I registered for a cabin, Bond told me a little about the park. There are

two camping areas near the top of the mountain, with 50 campsites, most of which have hook-ups for water and electricity. At the comfort stations, there are also laundry facilities with washers and dryers, a mighty handy convenience for an active family of campers. There are 10 cabins located at the top of the mountain. We chatted awhile and I got acquainted with "Swamp," Jim's big white bulldog, and then I set out for the top.
I hadn't gone far before I realized something which probably is worth passi ng along to you. If you're traveling with a large camper (anything over 20 feet), you may want to think twice before deciding on Black Rock Mountain. Although there are some mighty sharp curves, these probably won't give you much trouble, and just make the drive more interesting. The biggest problem will be the climb, and this is a good place to point out that Black Rock Mountain is the highest state park in Georgia. Its

Photo
Th e view from th e crest of Black Rock Mountain is breathtaking. Rolling m ountains stretch a succession of peaks and ridges outward to th e horizon like blue-green waves upon a restless sea. Far below, as though seen in miniature, th e village of Clayton nestles in the valley sheltered by Black Rock Mountain .
Photo by J. Hall

3,600 foot altitude towers over its nearest competitor for that distinction, Amicalola Falls State Park, by a full thousand feet. Plenty of folks bring trailers and motor homes to the top , and I feel sure that most anything up to and including 20 feet in length won't have any real trouble. Over that, you may be putting a real strain on your engine or cooling system , especially as the summer advances.
Later on, if proposed plans materialize, there'll be another camping area further down the mountain with an almost level road leading to it, and when it's constructed, many of these sites will be available for larger campers. But that's sometime in the future.
It's a beautiful drive up the mountain, around hairpin curves and through park-like glens filled with violets and other wild flowers. Later in June and July, laurel, rhododendron and wild azaleas will present a riot of color. Squirrels scamper through the leaves looking for acorns, and an occasional "whistle pig," or ground hog, pokes his head inquisitively from his hole to inspect you as you go by.
Beyond the road leading to the camping areas , the first thing that impresses you is the number of picnic areas and tables scattered on the tree shaded slopes. Picnickers and "day use" visitors are welcome, and last year, more than 100,000 of them made the trip to the top of the mountain. There is a small amphitheatre

The Boss. "Swamp," a big white bulldog, is

the owner of Jimm y Bond, superintendent

of Black Rock Mountain State Park. Jimmy

says Swamp is a pretty good guy to work

for, as long as he keeps things running

smoothly. A /though S wamp doesn't say

much, he keeps everyone on their toes.

Sometimes he even lets Jimmy drive the

truck.

Photo by J. Hall

Photo by J. Hall
whe~ occasional church services are held, a comfort station, a small playground for children and an enclosed observation shelter for those who may wish to rest and take in the view.
The Visitors Center, which is open in June, July and August, is the predominating feature at the top of the mountain. Built of native rock, it has a concession and an observation deck which affords a somewhat better viewpoint. But whether the visitor uses that, the shelter, or simply stands at the chain-guarded brow of the mountain , the panorama below is spectacular.
The most obvious landmark is the town of Clayton. To the left is Screamer Mountain, and down the valley, the landscape is dotted with farms and green pastures nestled among the hills. Above and beyond tower a roiling series of mountains that stretch as far as the eye can see, almost like waves breaking on a beach.
While the children may be more impressed with the ant-like size of cars moving along the streets of Clayton (as mine were), the adult imagination will find a soothing restfulness in the quiet distant beauty, and one leaves the scene with reluctance.
Beyond the Visitors Center, a gravel road extends to the cabins, and I expect I should point out right now that it's probably an injustice to call them that. Perhaps "cottages" would be more appropriate, for the name

The Visitors Center at Black Rock Mountain perches like an aerie, or eagle's nest, atop th e peak. Open in Juue , July and August, the Center has an observation deck and a concession for refreshments and souvenirs.
"cabin" calls to mind something r ustic or even primitive, and these are far from being either. The last cottages were constructed at Black R ock Mountain in 1967 at a cost of some $18 ,000. They'd range in the mid twenties now.
Though not especially impressive from the outside, inside they are lovely, with paneled walls, beamed cathedral ceilings and big stone fireplaces or Franklin stoves just waiting for a roaring fire (which at that altitude often feels good even in the summertime). Doors from the bedrooms and the big living room open into a porch where you can sit and enjoy the magnificent view.
The cottages are totally electric, with central radiant heat in addition to the fireplace. They are attractively furnished , and for the visitor, everything is provided including bedding, linens, dishes, silverware and pots and pans. All you 'll need to bring is food, but be sure to stock an ample supply of that, for a little hiking in that clear mountain air is almost certain to produce some healthy appetites.
The cost? Well, this is one of the attractive features of Black R ock Mountain, and in fact , at all of Georgia's state parks, for it's hard to find anywhere the same facilities at a comparable price. Cottages rent fo r $12

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per night, $72 per week for two person , 2 per day for each additional per on, and one dollar per day for children under 12. Campsites are $2 .50 per night.
The next day I rode with Jimmy Bond around the park, and he was bubbling with enthusiasm as he told me about its features and the plans fo r the future. They've been working on designs for a lake for some time now, and he hopes to see more progre s on that in the near future. There'll be additional campsites and picnic areas around the 30 acre lake, a bath house and concession, comfort stations and another Visitors Center. Also proposed are some additional cottages near the lake, and soon to get underway is a residence for Bond's ass istant park Ranger.
Bond has cleared sites for a number of additional picnic areas, opened up a trail to Look Off Mountain, which affords a wonderful view of the picturesque valley beyond Black Rock and cleared for a Pioneer Camp ground which is used by Scouts and other organized groups.
After driving around the nearly 1,900 acre park, I left Jimmy to do a little exploring on my own, mainly to find out what other attractions the area bas to offer. It didn't take me long to discover there is plenty to do.
In the park itself, you can ramble the woods to your heart's content, or you can hike the two nature trails, Ada-Hi Falls or Tennessee Rock. The falls are below the camping area and are mighty pretty, but they often dry

up in the late summer. From Tennessee Rock, you can see the Little Tennessee River, North Carolina, and on a clear day, the state of Tennessee itself.
I soon realized why Jimmy Bond was so enthusiastic about his park, and George T. Bagby, recent State Parks Director, was equally outspoken.
"J," he told me, "Black Rock Mountain is one of our finest parks, and it's going to be a Jot better. When we get the lake and the new facilities there , it'll be one of our largest. With the riew ski lodge nearby and all the other attractions in Rabun and the urrounding counties, it will definitely be one of Georgia's most popular state parks."
Bagby also urged that I stress the importance of making reservations before going to the park. There's already a big demand for the facilities there, and during the summer, with so many people traveling to the mountains, it

will be even greater. For reservations, just write to Black Rock Mountain State Park, Mountain City, Georgia, or call Park Superintendent Jimmy Bond. A deposit is required to reserve a cottage; camp sites cannot be reserved .
As I left Black Rock Mountain, descending the twisting curves of the Talmadge Trail, I knew I'd be back as soon as possible. At the foot of the mountain , outside of Clayton, I stopped once more to look back. Getting out of my truck, I reached impulsively for the battered case of my binoculars, and as I swung them up to scan the crest, an object high above caught my eye. Quickly I twirled the knob, bringing it into focus. A large bird with a tremendous wingspread hung motionless on an updraft above the mountain. A buzzard? Definitely not.
I studied it for several long moments. Maybe it couldn't have been,
- but I'd like to think it was an eagle.

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Georgia's
POISONOUS SNAKES
By Aaron Pass
SNAKE!! There is probably no other word in the English language that can frighten more people more thoroughly than this sudden pronouncement of the presence of a common reptile. The reaction snakes produce among people may vary from mild fear to abject terror, but abject terror is generally the rule. Some people have such an intense fear of snakes that they feel nausea, suffocating panic and may even faint, a totally phobic response, at the mere sight of one.
The feeling seems to be mutual and the snakes don't seem to be overjoyed by the presence of humans either. The snake usually tries to make a graceful exit before someone finds a club to turn him into a "good snake."
The animosity that exists between snake and human kind is of long standing. The Biblical injunction in Genesis cursing the serpent and saying, "I (God) will put enmity between you (the serpent) and the woman, and between your seed and her seed," was more than enough to get the relationship off to a bad start. Through the ages this initial misunderstanding has steadily deepened due to fear, superstition and general lack of knowledge about snakes and their habits.
The fear of snakes is not inborn in babies, but it is conditioned or learned as a child grows older by seeing the terrified reactions of his elders in the presence of a snake. To a child it must seem that something so fearsome to an adult must surely be terrible. Dire "snake stories" usually support these learned fears and the child grows into an adult who fears and loathes snakes.
Where there is fear there is also fascination and snake stories have always made excellent conversational fare. Since exaggeration is the

spice of a good story, most snake stories start out liberally seasoned. No story ever growing worse in repetition, myth has piled upon myth to the point that snakes are often reported to have magical powers and are capable of all sorts of unlikely feats. Snakes are claimed to milk cows, hypnotize their prey, and travel by grasping their tail in their mouth and rolling down the road like a hoop. Of a more sinister nature are the tall tales about snakes that chase and whip people, or that will seek vengeance for the killing of a mate. Such stories are the products of lively imaginations with no foundation in fact but they have convinced several generations of people that snakes - all snakes - are treacherous, dangerous beasts that deserve only immediate death.
Actually most snakes are shy and retiring, poisonous varieties included, and much prefer to be left alone. If given a choice a snake will always seek to escape rather than attack, but when cornered and molested they will try to defend themselves as best they can. The non-poisonous species will bluff and hiss and some of the larger types can deliver a painful (but not deadly) bite. The poisonous snakes have more effective defenses in the form of fangs and venom and for this reason they merit caution and respect.
Georgia has four varieties of poisonous snakes; the copperhead, the cottonmouth, the rattlesnake group and the coral snake. There are three species of rattlesnake in the state, the eastern diamondback, timber rattler (two races) and the small pigmy rattlesnake. With the exception of the coral snake all of the snakes listed above are pit vipers, so named for a visible opening between the eye and nostril called the pit. This is connected to a heat-sensitive organ in the head which herpetologists (reptile experts) believe is used when hunting warm blooded prey. The vipers also have movable, hollow fangs through which the venom is injected. These fangs fold backward when the snake's mouth is closed and spring erect when opened. The venom of pit vipers is of the hemotoxic type. It travels through and attacks the circulatory system. This family of snakes is characterized by a small triangular head and a heavy, thickset body. The eyes of pit vipers have a

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vertical slit for a pupil much like a eat's eye. The coral snake is not a pit viper, but is re-
lated to the cobra and is very poisonous. This snake is long and thin with a round head and round pupiled eyes. Its fangs are merely enlarged teeth. They are fixed in position and the poison is injected through a groove. These snakes are recognizable by a distinctive color pattern in which the red bands touch yellow bands.
There are many non-poisonous snakes with some of the characteristics of the poisonous varieties. Several species of non-poisonous water snakes are heavy bodied with triangular heads and resemble the cottonmouth. There are also several multicolored snakes which bear a superficial resemblance to the venomous coral snake, but lack the arrangement of colors with red touching yellow.
The best method of learning to distinguish between poisonous and non-poisonous snakes is by the use of a competent field guide with detailed descriptions of each species. For almost every general characteristic of the poisonous varieties there is at least one exception to the

rule. Learning about each individual species is the surest way to avoid confusion. Such study will also do much to dispel a lot of the unwarranted fears and phobias about snakes which seem to stem mostly from lack of knowledge. True, some snakes deserve to be treated with caution but care and caution are not the same as blind panic.
The pictures and brief description of poisonous snakes accompanying this article are a start, but it is suggested that a more detailed book be studied. The following recommendations are by no means a comprehensive listing of all available literature, but they are the references used for this story:
THE NEw FIELD BooK OF REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS by Cochran and Goin, G. P. Putnam's Sons
FIELD BooK OF SNAKES by Schmidt and Davis, G. P . Putnam's Sons
REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS by Zim and Smith, Golden Press
GEORGIA SNAKE TRIBE by Charles Wharton, Georgia Museum of Science and Industry
WoRLD OF THE SNAKE by Hal Harrison, Lippincott

THE COPPERHEAD (Agkistrodon contortrix) Also known as the "highland moccasin," the copper-
head is one of the most common poisonous snakes of Georgia. Widely distributed over the state, this species prefers the dry upland forest areas where it feeds on lizards, toads, mice and other small animals. Attaining a length of about 2 or 3 feet, the copperhead is richly colored in light yellowish brown with dark chestnut bands. These alternating light and dark bands provide excellent camouflage on the leaf covered forest floor. Using this camouflage to best advantage, the copperhead will lie motionless while waiting for prey or allowing danger to pass him by.
The copperhead is a member of the pit viper family and is related to the cottonmouth. Although the copperhead's venom is considered to be mlider than other poisonous snakes, he is still dangerous and should be treated with respect and caution.
Normally mild-mannered and inoffensive, a copperhead may become quite pugnacious when molested or cornered. They are responsible for a large percentage of poisonous snake bites each year. This is due to a high frequency of human contact as copperheads are found in the same type of woodland areas often chosen for human recreation. Due to the snake's excellent camouflage and it's habit of lying motionless when

frightened, campers and hikers may step on one, provoking a strike. Fortunately the copperhead's small mouth and short fangs make it unlikely to penetrate leather. When in copperhead country wear boots and watch your step.

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THE COTTONMOUTH (Agkistrodon pisicivorous) Often called "water moccasin," the cottonmouth is
we ll known (and feared) thr<aughout the South. A relative of the copperhead, the cottonmouth is larger, growing to over 5 feet, with a th iickset body. Young cottonmouths are banded much I ike copperheads but they turn a uni form brownish-b ll ack as they mature. This snake lives in low swampy or marshy areas where it feeds on salamanders, frogs and small fish. Found predomina tely in south Ge1orgia, cottonmouths have been reported as far north as the Piedmont along the river valleys.
The cottonmouth earned lhis name by the habit of opening his mouth and showing the white lining when angry or threatened . This large pit viper is very shorttempered and is more inclined to stand his ground and fight than any other species. Due to his large size, the cottonmouth carries a good dose of venom and should be treated with great respetet.
Severa I species of non-poisonous water snakes strongly resemble the cottonmouth in color and size and are often reported as '"moccasins." They, like all

other non-poisonous snakes have round-pupiled eyes; the cottonmouth has a vertica l slit like a eat's eye.

THE RATTLESNAKES This large group of pit vipers contains 13 species in
the U. S. alone with 3 species occuring in Georgia. The rattlesnakes are probably the best known of all the poisonous snakes due to their widespread distribution and because of the pa trticular appendage of the rattle . This rattle consists oif a series of interlocking, horny rings at the end of the tail which give off a buzzing sound when the snake vibrates its tail. The characteristic of tail vibration is shown by many snakes, both poisonous and non-poisonou:s, when they are disturbed but only the rattlesnakes hawe the means of producing the sound. A nervous snake of any type vibrating his tail in dry leaves can very s.uccessfully imitate the rattlesnake's buzz.
Contrary to common bel 'ief, a rattler does not always give the war'ning buzz. A startled snake may bite first and buzz later, or the rattles may have been lost in an accident. The rattles' length have no relation to the snake's age as a new rattle segment is added every time the skin is shed . This may happen several times a year with a young snake or only once annually with an older specimen.
Rattlesnakes have long, strong fangs. The larger varieties are even capable of penetrating light leather. When working or hiking in rattlesnake country one should tread carefully and wear boots designed for snake protection .
EASTERN DIAMONDBACK !RATTLESNAKE (Crotalus adamenteus) The diamondback is not only the largest rattlesnake,

it is also the largest poisonous snake in the U.S. Large specimens may reach 8 feet but average size is 3 to 6 feet. The color of the diamondback is a yellowish tan with darker areas on the back producing the distinctive diamond pattern. The eyes are outlined by a pronounced black mask.
This species is found all over the state, but is especially numerous in the coastal plain and on sea islands . It feeds primarily on small mice and other small mamma ls. The diamondback is not extremely irritable or pugnacious but due to his large size and potent venom his bite is very dangerous . Use great care and caution in dealing with him.
Photo by Aaron Pau

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TIMBER RATTLESNAKE (Crotalus horridus) Two races of this species occur in Georgia, being
found in the northern and southern parts of the state respectively. In the northern mountains one finds the dark colored timber rattler . This race shows a dorsal pattern of dark V-shaped blotches on a background of light yellow to brown or black. The south Georgia race is called the canebrake rattler and it is generally lighter in color with narrower V-shaped crossbands. A dark stripe running backward from the eye helps distinguish it from its northern cousjn. The timber rattler prefers the high rocky ridges while the canebrake is fond of low-lying areas near water. Both species are from 3 to 4 feet long and are prone to be irritable when disturbed. (The canebrake is pictured below.)

PIGMY RATTLESNAKE (Sistrurus miliarius) This diminuitive rattler seldom exceeds 2 feet in
length and is the smallest of the whole rattlesnake clan. This small snake is slate gray and covered with round blotches and spots; a reddish stripe is often found on the head and down the back. The pigmy rattler has very small rattlers and in many cases they aren't noticeable. This snake has a statewide distribution, with the poss ible exception of the mountains, and feeds mainly on lizards and smaller snakes. This species is reported to be somewhat short-tempered and should be treated with respect although its bite is seldom fatal. The snake's small mouth and short fangs prohibit his biting through shoes and he does not carry a large dose of poison.

EASTERN CORAL SNAKE (Micrurus fulvius) The coral snake is the only poisonous snake in Geor-
gia that is not a pit viper, and is the only representative of its family found in North America . This colorful snake is usually less than three feet long and is gaudily marked in black, red and yellow, with a black nose . Its natural range in the state is the coastal plain and as far north as the piedmont between the Flint andChattahoochee Rivers. They are burrowing snakes and spend most of their time under debris such as leaves and rotten stumps where they feed on lizards and other small snakes.
The coral snake is related to the cobras, mambas and kraits of the Old World and is of course highly poisonous. The venom is of the neurotoxic type which attacks the nervous system. Fortunately the coral snake is so secretive in his habits that he is rarely encountered. This species is also amazingly docile and non-agressive and rarely bites unless severely molested. Small children have been found playing with coral snakes without being bitten, and some snake hunters will handle them carelessly. This is foolhardy since the snake might become aroused and bite at any time. Because of the powerful venom, coral snake bites have a high percentage of fatalities.
The coral snake has fixed fangs in the front of the

upper jaw. Because of this arrangement the snake must bite and hold on while the venom is injected . Leather shoes and gloves offer excellent protection from the short fangs.
There are several species of non-poisonous snakes that superficially resemble the coral snake by being multicolored. A black nose and touching bands of red and yellow identify the coral snake. Remember, "red on black- poison lack; red on yellow-kill a fellow."

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By Aarron Pass
At the root of most people's fear of snakes
is the thought that the~y might be bitten by a poisonous variety and die. Actually the odds that this might happen are incredibly slim and statictics show that morre people are killed each year by slipping in the bathtub. In 1959 there were 530 poisonous snalkebites reported in Georgia. Of these only thnee were fatal , less than 1% .
This is well and connforting unless you happen to become a stati~stic, because each year some people do receive a poisonous snakebite. In these days of rapid t1ransportation and easily available medical assistcance snakebite is not as serious as it once was. lit's hard to say what effect a bite will have on ca person since individual reactions to venom varyrenormously and depend
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Photo by Aaron Pa ss

greatly on the size and species of snake. Generally one might expect swelling, discoloration and burning pain in the vicinity of the bite.
Snakebite first aid has also changed over the years with the once standard tourniquet and "cross-cut" method falling into disfavor. Now, a wide band applied to restrict lymphatic flow and slow the spread of venom is preferred over a tourniquet. A single cut made lengthwise between the fang punctures is also recommended since the cross-cut increases the chances of severing a tendon or major blood vessel.
A bite from one of the pit vipers is literally being stabbed by the fangs. The snake opens his mouth and lunges, driving the fangs into the victim. The hollow fangs operate like hypodermic needles while the venom glands muscularly contract to force in the poison. The fangs of pit vipers leave a pair of neat round puncture holes in the flesh. The coral snake has small fixed fangs and must bite and hold while the venom is injected. These small fangs do not leave distinctive marks and the bite resembles that of a non-poisonous snake.
The victim should be kept quiet and comfortable and watched for symptoms of shock. Panic and undue exercise speed up the heartbeat, and cause the poison (hemotoxic) to spread more rapidly. The constricting band should be lightly applied with just enough pressure to indent the skin and a cold compress may be applied to inhibit the circulation of blood in that area. Make an incision to the depth of the puncture between the fang holes and induce bleeding. Use any kind of suction available to keep the wound bleeding until medical assistance is reached. A large percentage of the venom remains in the bite area for a relatively long time and the bleeding can remove much of that. Remaining calm is the best thing possible at this point and no alcohol or any other type of stimulant should be administered to the victim. Either get the victim to a hospital or call a doctor, whichever is quicker, and there should be no serious results.
If possible, it is a good idea to identify the species of snake. If unable to make a field identification, kill the snake and take the carcass with you for identification. The pit vipers' poisons are similar enough to be treated with a single

antivenin, but the coral snake requires a differ-

ent type. In any case positive identification will

assist the treatment.

For such first aid it is recommended that a

snakebite kit be carried while in known snake

country. These kits are inexpensive and con-

tain all the equipment necessary for the above

first aid procedures. More expensive kits which

include a syringe and a vial of antivenin for im-

mediate administration are recommended for

use in very remote areas. This type should be

used with caution, however; since many people

are allergic to the serum and the treatment might

be more dangerous than the bite. Persons using

this kit should be tested for allergic reaction be-

fore setting off to the wilderness.

An ounce of prevention is of course worth

a pound of cure, and the application of simple

common sense would prevent a great portion

of snakebites. Staying out of thick brush when

possible and looking before stepping over a log

or other obstruction will serve to keep you out

of harm's way. Hiking barefoot or in tennis

shoes in snake country is foolish: wear boots

or at least tough shoes. When climbing rocks

(prime sunning areas for snakes) look before

placing your hand in a crevice. In fact using a

hand to explore burrows, hollow logs, and sim-

ilar places hidden from view is inviting snake-

bite.

Most snakebites result from attempts to kill

or capture a snake. No amateur snake hunter

should try to capture any snake he's not abso-

lutely sure is non-poisonous without proper

equipment and guidance from an expert. The

same panic which induces people to try to kill

every snake they see also results in many bites.

Wholesale extermination of snakes wherever

found is a very narrow-minded approach. Even

poisonous snakes should be left alone unless

they are found near inhabited areas.

Most snakes would be well content to go their

own way undisturbed if they were left alone.

It is truly unfortunate that many otherwise sane

and rational people feel compelled to kill every

"cursed Serpent" they see. A much healthier

attitude was expressed by a Valdosta gentleman

who recovered from the bite of a coral snake.

"The snake had as much right to bite me as I

did to pick him up."

-

11

ass

By Marvin Tye
If you were to gather 100 bass fishermen in a room and ask what they used to catch their first largemouth, chances are that the majority would say live minnows or some other natural bait.
Despite this fact, it seems that most bass fishermen look down their noses at the live bait user. They believe that it takes more skill to use artificials and that live bait fishing should be practiced only by young children or those who haven't the necessary talent to handle lures.
The truth is that a skilled fisherman with artificials can usually score more consistently than his counterpart who fishes exclusively with minnows. Note that I said usually. There are times when the live bait fisherman will have the edge.
Fish will usually strike live bait only when they are hungry. If they are not hungry, you might dangle a live minnow or crawdad in front of their noses all day and not get a strike. If a well-presented artificial lure glides past his nose, Mr. Bigmouth is likely to strike out of curiosity or anger. Lures will often produce strikes even when the fish are not actively feeding.
I can't remember the last bass that I caught on natural bait. The last to strike one of lures was put into the boat just two days ago and promptly released. That brings up another objection that some bass fishermen have against using live bait. The fish often swallow the bait and the hook and

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cannot be released without extensive damage. You can remedy this to a degree by cutting the line and leaving the hook in the fish. It will, in most cases, be dissolved by body fluids and the fish will suffer no permanent ill effects.
Of course the most popular live bait is the minnow. If you want to try minnow fishing, check the regulations before doing so. In some lakes and streams this practice is strictly forbidden. If you use minnows, be sure that the minnow is not the young of carp or some other species that would be undesirable to place in a lake. Live shiners or shad minnows are very effective bass baits.
When I began fishing as a teenager, I thought that minnow fishing was cheaper than using artificial lures. A dozen minnows cost less than most artificial lures and could sometimes be used for more than one day's fishing. I seemed to hang more underwater obstructions than fish with my artifical lures and lost most of them before I was able to determine their effectiveness .
My favorite method of fishing a minnow was to hook it through the lips and cast from the bank to the vicinity of sunken logs or other cover. I used a spinning rod, eight-pound test line and no weight other than the minnow. The baitfish would swim with a quite natural action into the cover and often would be taken by the bass waiting there. I would let the fish run with the bait, wait until i1 stopped, pause for a few seconds and then close the bail and set the hook. Usually the fish would be hooked in the mouth. Rarely did one swallow the bait.
This sort of fishing demanded some knowledge of bass habits and habitat and could not be considered a lazy way of angling. I did not at that time know how to effectively work such cover with artificials.
Sometimes bass seem to have lockjaw and just will not hit a lure. Then a live minnow just might turn the trick. This is especially true in extremely cold or extremely hot weather when the bass are very sluggish. It is almost impossible to fish most artificials slowly enough at that time to score. The minnow can be left lying on the bottom and just might entice a strike when all else fails.
Another effective way to fish a

Photos by Jim Couch
One extremely effective method of fishing with live bait, utilizing minnows, is to hook the live minnow through the lips as is shown in the above illustration , or through th e top of
the back just at the front of the dorsal fin as is shown in the photo below. These two methods result in long-lived attractive bait.

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Photo by Ted Borg
The crayfish and helgramite make most attractive natural baits in streams and rivers. These animals form a bulk of the favorite diet of bass, trout and other game fish.

minnow is to attach a float on the line above it so that the baitfish is held just above any sunken vegetation. The minnow will naturally try to dive into the cover but he is restrained by the float. After a short while, the minnow's frantic attempts to dive will usually tempt any bass hidden in the cover to strike. This type fishing is effective for two reasons. First, the minnow appears to be injured and seems an easy target for the bass. Second, a minnow fished in this manner will drift over a fairsized area, creating a commotion all the way. The chances of hooking a bass are increased for each inch of water that this rig covers.
Most minnow fishermen seem to believe that the largest minnows catch the biggest bass. This is probably so, but it is possible to carry this sort of thinking to an extreme. A long time ago a fellow called Pete would fish with minnows almost as long as his hand. When these large baitfish would begin to move, they could pull even

the biggest float along behind them. Pete had a hard time telling when
a fish had struck and when the commotion was just caused by one of his minnows moving along. The man caught a lot of nice bass, but he also had a number of stories about the big ones that got away. Once a group of us fished with Pete and watched as his float began to move. Pete grabbed his rod and reeled in the slack, an excited look of anticipation on his face . The float began to sink and Pete heaved back mightily on the rod. There was a big splash on the water in the vicinity of the float, but no large bass was on the line as Pete reeled in an empty hook.
"That must have been a dandy!" Pete exclaimed.
"No it wasn't," one of us chided. "That was just your minnow swimming around."
Whether it was the action of his minnow or a really large bass, we'll never know.
The next popular live bait for

Georgia fi hermen is the salamander or spring lizard. These baits are hardy and will live a long time on the hook or live for a number of days in a bait box . They can be bought from a number of bait dealers or captured in the woods by the enterprising angler. You can look under rocks and old logs along most stream beds in north Georgia and find spring lizards.
The preferred way of fishing these lizards is to hook them through the lips and let them sink to the bottom of the lake. If there is a slight breeze blowing, it can be used to advantage by letting the boat drift slowly across the lake. The angler with a spinning rod will leave the bail open and hold the line with his index finger. If he feels a strike, he will release the line and let the bass run. He will set the hook only after the bass has stopped turning the bait around in his mouth and begun to move again.
Always eager to try a new method, I used spring lizards for the first time about three years ago on Lake Lanier. I felt a bass hit the bait and immediately released the line. Monofilament stripped off the reel at a rapid pace for several seconds. I have never seen a bass run so far with any natural bait before. It seemed that the line must have been about 20 yards from the boat and the fish was still moving. Sometimes when several bass are around and one hits a bait, the others will follow him trying to take the food out of his mouth. Thinking that the bass would soon have too much line and be too far from the boat to handle, I decided to try to set the hook without further delay. At the strike, I felt a solid resistance for a split second then reeled in a slack line. The lizard had been stripped of its skin from just behind the head to the tail. The weedless hook had not been sprung, indicating that the bass had never had the lizard's head in its mouth.
Later that same day I had a similar strike and managed to hook a really large bass. The bass came to the surface , thrashed about creating a mighty wake, and threw the hook. That has been my total experience with spring lizards.
A number of north Georgia anglers take spring lizards to lakes in south Georgia and Florida and rack up some good catches. It could be assumed that these bass strike spring

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Photo by Ted Borg
lizards for much the same reason that they would strike an unusual artificial lure, out of curiosity.
Crayfish or crawfish as they are more commonly called in Georgia are another natural bait that can be used to good advantage to catch bass. A crawfish pulled slowly over the bottom of a rocky impoundment has led to the downfall of many a largemouth as well as his smallmouthed cousins.
Helgramites are used on many streams to take both largemouths and smallmouths. The best way to fish one of these creatures is to use just enough weight to carry it to the bottom and to cast upstream and slightly cross current. Let the bait drift down on the bottom and slowly take up the slack. When Mr. Bass hits, sock it to him.
The baits that I have mentioned are the most popular for bass fishing but there are numbers of others that do equally as well. Large earthworms or red worms can be fished in a variety of ways and most of them will take bass. Shrimp work well in brackish water where fresh-water and saltwater species mix. Crickets, wasp larvae, frogs and eels will also catch bass under certain conditions.
As is true in almost any type of fishing, the angler occasionally picks up another species besides the one he seeks. The bass fisherman may hook a trout, walleye or white bass in one

Helgramites can be found by turning over stones and large rocks along streams and rivers. The pinchers on the front of the animal are real, and they tend to be irritated when disturbed, therefore handle them with caution.
Th e old standb y bait, th e earth worm. Readily available in many shapes and sizes, th e earth worm is a fa vorite diet of all fish , and will prove a ready producer when used as a bait.

of the north Georgia lakes. The south

Georgia angler may catch chain pick-

erel or crappie on a bait intended for

bass. In the future a growing number

of anglers will hook striped bass in

all sections of the state as the species

grows more abundant.

Live bait fishing for ba~s is an ex-

cellent way for a young angler to

learn the fundamentals of fishing. It

is also an excellent tactic for the ex-

perienced fisherman to keep in his

bag of tricks. There are times when

live bait fishing is the most effective

way to catch bass. Constantly casting

and retrieving an artificial lure with-

out results can be tiring. After several

hours of this activity, the chance to

relax and let a lively minnow stir up

some action can be rewarding.

In most cases the skillful angler

who fishes with artificial lures will

outscore the live bait fisherman. There

are times, however, when you must

"feed 'em meat" in order to put bass

in the boat. The fisherman who knows

how to use both artificial lures and

live bait with skill could be described

as a complete angler.

)Q.

Photo by Jim Couch

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BOOK
REVIEWS
THE WORLD OF THE SNAKE by Hal N. Harrison, J. B. Lippincott Co., Philadelphia and New York. 149 pages, $5.95.
Everything you've always wanted to know about snakes, but were afraid to get close enough to find out ... is simply and concisely explained in this book. THE WoRLD OF THE SNAKE is just that; a look into the world from the snakes' point of view and an excellent attempt to explain the various facets of snake behavior in human terms.
In this adventure into snake psychology author Harrison has succeeded in producing both an informative and readable book. He has also avoided embroiling the reader in undue terminology and dry statistics and keeps the book lively and interesting.
No attempts are made to comprehensively identify snakes since this is the purpose of several field guides mentioned in the text. Various snake traits are examined in some detail
with explanation as to why they occur. Do rattlesnakes always give warning? Why? Are snakes immune to their own venom? How dangerous is a snakebite? These and more are the questions which are answered by this book.
Chapters on poisonous and nonpoisonous snakes explain easy methods for differentiation between the two. Facts on reproduction, hibernation, food gathering and snakes in relationship to humans, are scattered through the book. One chapter attempts to separate snakelore from folklore and dispel many myths about snakes.
The book gives a good deal of insight into the lifestyle of these most misunderstood reptiles.
-AFP

INTRODUCTION TO BAIT FISHING by Ray Ovington, Stackpole Company, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. 192 pages, $5.95.
The beginner or amateur fisherman will certainly find INTRODUCTION TO BAIT FISHING a handy reference. From explaining the basics of what bait fishing is to the details of fishing techniques, the book gives a fisherman step by step instruction on using bait and equipment for landing a fish.
There are three main sections. Part I describes the general characteristics of bait fishing as a sport. The author tells us the advantages of bait fishing, distinguishes between the basic types of bait, gives a brief description of various types of tackle, and lists the types of fish commonly of most interest to sportsmen.
Unless a fisherman is somewhat acq;Jainted with the sport of fishing, he may be left a little confused by the first section. However, the last two sections go into great detail in explaining bait, tackle, and procedures mentioned only briefly in Part I.
Part II is an explanation of freshwater bait fishing. Beginning with techniques for catching panfish, this section leads the reader through techniques for bait fishing for freshwater game fish, bait stream fishing in brook and creek, and catching, keeping and carrying live bait. Part II concludes with a section on freshwater fishing accessories.
Saltwater bait fishing is explained in Part III with sections on tides, tackle and bait, on surf, beach and jetty fishing, and on offshore trolling for big game fish.
Throughout the book, there are drawings and diagrams of bait, tackle, fish, and casting. By the end of the book, a fisherman will have a complete introduction to bait fishing including knowing what bait to use, how to bait his hook, what casting method to use, in which areas of a lake or stream certain types of fish may be found in various seasons, how to clean a fish, and even how to enter a trophy in a contest. There is also a glossary of fishing terms with which one might be unfamiliar.
Of course, a sportsman may not expect to read INTRODUCTION TO BAIT FisHING and to go right out and catch a trophy. The author encourages the reader to become familiar with a good bait shop and its owner and with experienced and successful fishermen.

He also reminds the beginner that the best way of learning to fish is through experience.
INTRODUCTION TO BAIT FISHING is a must for the beginner for gaining basic knowledge of the sport. Experienced fishermen would also find the book useful as a reference handbook when brushing up on techniques for catching a prize trophy.
-JEW
FAMILY FuN ON AND AROUND THE WATER by Dan Morris and Norman Strung. Cowles Book Company, Inc., New York. 292 pages, $6.95.
With the growing interest in boating and water sports in this area, a well written how-to book on this subject could be very beneficial, especially to the beginner. This book is labeled by its authors as an encyclopedia of water sports that lend themselves to family participation. They state that the subject matter in this volume was included only if it was an activity that could be undertaken by families with complete safety, once the fundamentals were learned.
The book is divided into five basic parts: 1. Family Fun on the Water, 2. Family Fun in the Water, 3. Family Fun Under the Water, 4. Family Fun Around the Water, and 5. Cooking in Camp and Aboard a Boat.
The first part, for example, covers selection of a boat, navigation and small-boat handling, living on a boat, fishing from a boat, maintenance and other subjects. The other sections cover such diverse subjects as water skiing, skin diving, spear fishing, underwater photography, camping and cooking a variety of foods. Included are such items as dutch oven and foil cookery, the clambake and a variety of ways to cook fish.
Although the book is aimed primarily at the family and is ideal for the beginning boater, it also contains information of interest to the veteran outdoorsman.
-MT

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OUTDOOR
NEW FISHING LAKE IN BEN HILL COUNTY
In 1970 the City of Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County joined forces to develop a recreational area on property adjacent to the local airport. Project size is 91.33 acres with a 30-acre lake. Complete development will include camp sites, picnicking area, boating and canoeing, archery range, horseshoe courts, shooting range, nature trails, and comfort stations.
On April II, 1972, the gates of the new dam were closed by Grady Stone, contractor; Norman Dorminy, County Commission Chairman; G. Ben Williams. County Commissioner; Gerald Thompson, Mayor of Fitzgerald; and C. A. Newcomer, Jr., Project Chairman. Jim Prevatte, Department of Natural Resources, attended the ceremony.
The total project cost will be $59,972.88, 50 percent coming from a Bureau of Outdoor Recreation grant through the Department of Natural Resources.
CATFISH FARMING
Farmers have tried corn, farmers have tried cotton, and now they're farming catfish. Some people are predicting the catfish industry will, in ten years, be where the poultry business is today.
A word of warning to all prospective farmers of the catfish. Anyone considering raising the channel cat should be sure he has all the facts in hand. There have been many unsuccessful attempts due mainly to a failure to obtain necessary knowledge of the basic principles of fish raising.
One organization to ask for help in catfish farming is:
Catfish Farmers of America Mr. Porter Briggs,
Executive Secretary Tower Building Little Rock, Arkansas 7220 I
-Art Rauschenberg
REGISTRATION FRAUD?
The Coast Guard has recently warned boaters to avoid being misled

WORLD
by a boat registration offer being circulated through the mail by a private organization. The mailing offers to provide "registration" but according to a Coast Guard spokesman, registration of boats is the responsibility of individual state governments except in the states of New Hampshire, Washington, Alaska and the District of Columbia, where boat registration is accomplished by the Coast Guard.
The organization soliciting registrations by mail is not an official agency of either the federal or state governments. Boat owners are advised to continue to contact the nearest Coast Guard or state facility for information on the proper methods for the registration of recreational boats.
-Art Rauschenberg
GEORGIA CANOEING ASSOCIATION TO HOST RACES
The Georgia Canoeing Association invites all Georiga sportsmen to attend and participate in their Fourth Annual Nantahala Race, July 1 and 2 on the Nantahala River near Bryson City, N. C. This year the race has been recognized as the Southeastern U. S. Championships and is expected to attract paddlers not only from the Southeast but from all over the United States. Many of the competitors will be of national and olympic standing.
Slalom events will be held beginning at 9:00 a.m. Saturday in the Nantahala Falls area at Tote-N-Tarry Motel in Wesser, N. C. The downriver race will begin at 10:00 a.m. Sunday just below the Nantahala Power and Light Company's powerhouse and continue downriver eight miles alongside U. S. Highway 19 to Wesser. S~itable water flow will be provided by T. V.A.
Spectators will have ample places to watch the action from the banks along the highway. The slalom race, which consists of hanging poles called "gates" through which the competitors must maneuver their canoes forward or backward without touching, will be particularly exciting as it will require running the two ledges of the falls. This race is primarily for decked canoes and kayaks.

The downriver race is eight miles of exciting Class III whitewater, almost all of which is visible from U. S. 19. Rivers are classified according to difficulty on a scale of I to IV. Class III is medium difficulty wtih numerous high waves, rocks, eddies, and rapids with passages that are narrow and require expertise to maneuver. The finish line is just below the Nantahala Falls. There will be classes for kayaks, foldboats, decked canoes, and open canoes, paddled solo or tandem. There will also be special classes for juniors and novices, and a parentchild race.
The Nantahala is a lovely clear, mountain trout stream within the Nantahala National Forest. Its Indian name, "land of the noonday sun," was given because of the deep, shadowed gorge through which the river runs.
For more information, contact Horace Holden, Race Chairman, Camp Chattahoochee, Box 565, Roswell, Georgia 30075, telephone (404) 993-6601.
-Margaret Tucker

BACK ISSUES AVAILABLE

Back issues of Georgia GAME & FISH Magazine listed below may be ordered at $.25 each as long as the supply lasts. Issues not listed are not available. Issues marked with an asterisk ( *) are in limited supply.

1966 October December*
1967 January* March* April June July September
1968
January March* April May July August October December
1969
January March May June

1969 July* August September October November December
1970 January February March April May June July August October*
1971 All issues available except February
1972 All issues available

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INDEX
Georgia Game & Fish
October 1966-June 1972
Compiled by Judy E. Williams

TITLE
ALLIGATOR King of the Swamp
BASS, Fishing (Mis.:ellaneous) ABC's of Bass Fishing Don't-Fence-Me-In Bass Early Bird Bass Finders Keepers (Depth Finders) Go Natural for Bass Little Lake, Big Fish Nocturnal Bassing
BASS, Smallmouth Flint River Float Trip The Smallmouth-Mr. "In-Between"
BASS, Striped A New World's Record A Strike For Stripers Return of the Rockfish Rockfish Fever Striped Bass-A Fish for All Seasons Striped Bass Are Coming We're Depending On You (Editorial)
BASS, White Want A World Record? White Bass ... Whoopee! White Knight of the Rivers
BEAR Bear Facts & Fables
BEAVERS Beavers Aren't Bad
BIRDS, Game
Elbow Room Hunting (Marsh Hen) Hunting the Buffalo Swamp Pheasants In Your Future
BIRDS, Predator Pray for these Predators (Owls & Hawks)
BOATING Great White Chattooga (Canoeing) Houseboat Holiday
BOWHUNTE1lS & BOWHUNTING Ancient Challenge Arrow AlTair (GBA) August-The Day Before Christmas Eve Be a Bowhunter Bowhunter..; Art> Conservation ClubsGBA (Editorial) Hunt the Hard Way Where the Boars Are
CLAMS Buried Treasure ... Inches Deep?
COAST GUARD AUXILIARY Samaritans of the Waterways

MONTH YEAR

May

70

May

67

July

67

February

67

July

70

June

72

March

69

August

71

August

70

January

68

September 67

March

69

January

67

April

72

May

72

July

70

April

72

March

72

April

69

April

67

September 68

May

68

September 71

December

71

February

67

February

67

PAGE
1 7 1 1 12 11 4
7 5
7 1 12 6 13 8
2 1 4
9
5 1 8
16

October

71

16

July

68

10

August

71

15

March

68

6

August

67

10

June

68

6

October

68

October

71

4

May

69

9

August

67

12

June

70

4

TinE
COMMISSION, GA. GAME & FISH Businessman Boss Joe Tanner Commissioner Barber Commissioner Charles Davidson Commissioner Collins Commissioner Dillard In Memoriam-Judge Harley Langdale
*M. Y. C. Beverly Langford M. Y. C. Clyde Dixon M. Y. C. James A. Williamson M. Y. C. James F. Darby, Jr. M. Y. C. Judge Harley Langdale M. Y. C. Leonard Bassford M. Y. C. Leonard E. Foote M. Y. C. Rankin M. Smith M. Y. C. Richard Tift M. Y. C. William E. Smith M. Y. C. William Z. Camp Meet Your Director George T. Bagby New Officers of the State Game & Fish Commission
Meet Your Commissioner
CONSERVATION A Turning Point (Editorial) All That Glitters Is Not Gold (Editorial)
Atlanta's Chattahoochee (Editorial) Bank Together for Conservation Controversy & Conservation Drainage Damage on Streams
Protested by State Game & Fish Commission Effective Law Enforcement-The Key to Wildlife Conservation General Assembly Conserves Wildlife (Editorial) If You Can't Help-Don't Hinder (Editorial) Laugh, Before It's Too Late (Editorial) Money Changers Are Still in the Temple (Editorial) Needed: Conservation Money for Wildlife (Editorial) Okefenokee Needs Protection (Editorial) Our Ruined Rivers Preserve Marshes Now (Editorial) Sapelo & Warsaw ... Is That All? (Editorial)
Save the Alcovy and Lake Jackson (Editorial)
Speak Now-<>r Forever Hold Your Peace
What Are You Looking At? What Can One Man Do? (Editorial)
CONSERVATION, Careers Bridging The Gap (Information & Education Officers) . Conservation-A Career For You (Editorial) Gamemakers (Game Biologists) Jack of All Trades (Biologist Aides) Toward Better Fishing (Fisheries Biologist) Wish I Had Your Job (Rangers) Women In Conservation
CONSERVATION, Organizations Bowhunters Are Conservation ClubsGBA (Editorial) Soil Conservation Service Watershed Proiects (List) Thank God for the Georgia Conservancy (Editorial) Youth Conservation Corps
CONTESTS, Deer Big Buck Bonanza Big Buck Bounty Big Deer Contest Bucks for the Book Buckskin Bonanza
CONTESTS. Fish A Record Buster Anglers' Awards Don't Eat that Record Lunker Country Shad Affair Showdown at Seminole Try for a Trophy Where the Big Boys Are
CRAPPIE Catch A Crappie Crappie Fever Crappie Fishing-Night Style Coosa Crappie: Lock & Dam Lunchtime Crappie (W. F. George)
CROWS Call the Crows Fast Shooting-No Limit
COYOTE Coyote Culprits
DEER Deer & Their Habits How to Have "Horns" Something to Celebrate (Jasper County Deer Festival) They Were Eating Her Alive
DEER, Field Dressing Now What? Skin Him With A Golf Ball

MONTH YEAR

May

71

June

71

December

66

March

70

September 71

May

72

July

67

August

67

February

67

March

67

October

66

November 66

March

72

June

67

April

67

May

67

January

67

April

67

February

69

November 70

September 70

July

71

September 67

February

70

May

69

April

67

January

69

June

71

April

69

August

69

January

70

June

67

July

69

December

68

December

69

June

69

April

71

December

67

January

71

July

71

March

71

April

71

June

71

May

71

March

71

October

71

October

68

July

69

October

69

February

72

October

68

September 71

October

69

November 70

October

69

March

68

April

71

February

67

March

69

June

71

May

68

July

71

April

70

March

67

April

72

August

67

March

68

April

69

November 67

March

71

October

68

December

67

October

67

November

68

January

67

November

70

November

68

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13 11 10 18 9 15 II
8 10 7 11 6 10 9 11 11
13
9
9
4 7 9 4 6
16 1
15 6 11 4 10 8 12 4 15 14 15 9 6 17 8 1 9 10 12 9 6 6 8 14 5 13

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TITLE
DEER, Hunting B1g Medicine for Big Bucks Binlogi~t~ Richton Uniform Deer Season (Editorial) Don't Say No to Doe Hunting Keep Your Eye on the Deer Trails T\.tultiplication
Tactic" for \Vhitetails Veni~on Vacation Year of the Deer
DEER, Management A Crop to be Harvested How Many Deer0 What About Whitetails? Wired For Sound
DOGS Dove Retriever Go. Bird Dog. Go Midnight Music (Coon Dogs)
DOGS, Wild Are "Wild" Dogs the Problem? (Editorial) Dogged to Death Hounds of Hell Reaction: Dogged to Death (Editorial) Survey on Wild Dog Problem Wild Dog Committee Named Wild Dog Study Committee (Editorial)
DOVES Bonu'\ for Dove Hunters Decemher Doves Dove Dilemma (Season Controversy) Dove or Die (Humor) Dove Retriever Dove Season is too Late or too Eearly Drifting Doves My Fi"t Dove Shoot Short Hot Sea~on
Dt:CKS Build a Box (Wood Duck) Duck Identification Chart Tobacco Cured Ducks (Wood Duck Boxes) Woodie: Mr Ga. Duck
DUCK, Hunting Duck Hu.lling, Georgia Style Get the Jump on Ducks How to Invite a Duck to Dinner Tailored Duck Hunting (Butler Island) Woodies World-The Beaver Pond
ECOLOGY Clair de Loon (Waterfowl Oil Spill) Clcarcut Coastal Ma"hes-A Vital Link It's the Punished Who Pay (Editorial) National Forests: To Cut or Enjoy (Editorial) The Popular Thing (Editorial)
EQUIPMENT PURCHASES Sporting Chri~tmas
FAIRS & SHOWS Boat Show's Back 800,!Xl0 Busy Eyes (S.E. Fair Exhibit) Mountain Fair Water Wizards; Lake Spivey Ski Show
FALCONRY My First Falcon
FISH Aquarium Affair Carp-Underisable Aliens Follow the Birds (Spanish Mackerel) In Defense of Bream Jackfish-A South Georgia King (Chain Pickerel) Little King (Bluegill) Most Neglected Gamefish (Catfish) Those Battling Bluegills Tiny Tarpon (Shad) Treat It Like A Trophy (Preserving for Mounting)
FISH, Hatcheries A Hatchery Is Not A Home Breakthrough for Stripers What's Hatching? Wait and See
FISH, Management Back,hear-Black Sheep By A Catfi,h Whi,ker Put Poucds in Your Pond Streams Managed For Wild Trout) (Editorial) We're Depending On You (Editorial)
FISHING, Bow Carporee
FISHING, Gear Cane Pole-Can 'Jo Custom Rod-Cut Rate Price Fly Rod-Long on Sport Getting Started Right Ultra-Light for Ultra Sport
FISHING, :\liscellareous A Cracker Delight (Bream) A Dream Come True ( Geor~ria Princes.< Partyboat) Beat the Heat (Night Fishing) Color It Fine Fishing (Lake W. F. George)

MONTH YEAR PAGE

October

66

14

July

68

12

November

69

8

October

66

4

September 67

10

September 70

3

November

66

4

October

66

I

October

66

8

December

70

10

March

69

8

February

58

5

September

70

1

Augu~t

68

to

February

71

15

February

69

January

68

1

December

68

13

March

68

January

69

October

68

June

68

September

69

I

December

67

1

December

68

10

September

71

I

September

70

I

December

66

3

December

66

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September

71

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67

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Decemher

67

12

December

70

8

January

71

11

November

67

January

69

4

November

66

14

December

71

18

October

67

4

January

70

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May August July May July
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70

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8

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69

70

December

67

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February

68

14

December

66

12

June

70

8

August

68

7

October

69

May

70

8

August

70

14

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May

72

5

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5

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67

TITLE
Catfi,h Record Enthu,ism Plus (Kids' Fishing Rodeo) Fall Is For Hunting-Usually Fi,hing Fun for '71
Fi...,hing In the Great Indoors (Fishing Houses)
For the Fun of It-Bowfin Fishing Frostbite Fhhing Hartwell Is Hot How to Land a Lunker In Dcfen~e of Bream Jackpot at Jackson Ja, uary Jackpot Look Ahead to Arrowhead Let's Go Fi,hing ... Now Ogeechee Spectacular (Shad) Rccord-Bu"ters Shad Spla'h Sing A New Song (Lake Lanier) Sweet Song of the Rivers Tangle with a Tarpon Where to Catch 'Em in '70
FISHING, Public Areas Family Fi,hing Fun (McDuffie) Find Your Own Thing Shorten the Long Road (McDuffie)
FISHING, Saltwater
Backyard Bonanza Don't Pass the Salt Georgia's Saltwater Panfish Saltwater Fishing?
Why Not in Georgia? Savages of the Sea
FORESTS, Management Clcarcut Natio"al Forests: To Cut or Enjoy (Editorial) Smokey Bear Complex
FORESTS, National Ynurs for the Using
GAME & FISH COASTAL PATROL Shepherd of the Sea
GA:\IE, !\lana~ement By the Numbers Deer & Turkey Population Maps Deer & Turkey: Who Pays (Editorial) Heap Big Hunting Ground (Forest-Brunswick Pulp & Paper) Now They're Bugging the Birds (Jungle Fowl)
GAME, Small Arc You Missing A Bet? Happy Hunting Ahead Landowner-More Small Game? Small Game-Hunter's Choice
GEESE, Wild Where the Wild Geese Went
GROUSE Climb High For Grouse (N. Ga.) Grouse Are Where You Find Them
GUNS A Purveyor of Weapons (Editorial) Blackpowder Challenge Blundering Blunderbuss Check that Choke (Shotgun Patterning) Load 'Em From the Muzzle Roll Your Own (Shotgun Shell Reloading) Set Your Sights on Success The Right to Bear Arms (Editorial)
HOGS, Wild Wild Hog Hunt
"HOW-TO" ARTICLES Fly Tying-Fun for Teens, Too Have a "How-To" Christmas (Editorial) Roll Your Own (Shotgun Shells) Tackle Care Pavs Off Tie Your Own Flies
HUNTERS E"dangered Species We Are Judged by Our Worst
HUNTING Better Habitat for Better Hunting Drawing a Bead on '70 Fur 'n Feathers Forecast Game Bag Bonanza (Forecast) Heap Big Hunting Ground Hunting ... A Cruel Sport? Hu"ting Guide (Atlanta Magazine Guide) Hunting's Great for '68 Insta"t Predator Call Is There Still a Place For Hunting? (Editorial) Open Squirrel-Deer Seasons Together0 (Editorial) Prospect Fine For '69 Shooting Questions, Hunting Anrwers The Fox ... or the Hunter? The Making of a Man There's Good Hunting Yet
HUNTING AND FISHING Help Stamp In Better Hunting and Fishing Why I Hunt and Fish
HUNTING, Ille~:ally Deer's Public Enemy Number I It's No Joke

MONTH
June March October April
February July January lune August May March January August March March April March May August August April

YEAR
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April

68

December

71

October

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May

72

November

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July

67

August

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July

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February

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October

70

May

67

November

67

November

69

November

69

December

67

December

69

January

72

November

71

January

68

December

66

February

70

February

67

January

72

January

72

October

71

September 67

September 70

October

68

June

69

Octob~r

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Au gus

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December

71

March

67

December

70

June

69

March

72

January

71

September

71

September

71

April

71

October

70

October

67

October

69

December

67

November

69

November

69

October

68

March

70

December

71

February

68

October

69

March

68

September 68

February

68

February

71

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TITLE
HUNTING, Public Areas Buy Puhlic Hunting Land~ Now (Editorial) Grand Bay Happy Hunting Grounds
HU~TS, :\tanaged Hunter's Haven
I:"DEX Index-Georgia Game & Fi.\lz October 1966-June 1972
ISLA!'"DS An Island Called Cumhcrland Paradise Almo\t Lo~t (Skidaway) Sapclo-hland with a Purpo..,e Sapelo and \Vau~aw ... h That All? (Editorial)
LAKES Alcovy Project Five Little ~1ountain Jewels Haven at the New Hill (Clark Hill) I Lost My Heart to Hartwell Nottlcy-Rut Nice Save the Alcovy and Lake Jackson (Editorial) Sing a New Song (I anit'r) Tohc~ofkee. Sport for Today
LA:'IiD LEASING The Mar-..hcs of Chatham
LAU!'"CHING RA\IP PROGRA:\1 Acce..;..;-Ahility Better Boating For \Var.t of a Ramp
UCENSES, Fish Does Georgia Need A Saltwater Fishing License (Editorial)
\11NING, Phosphate Phosphates, $1()(1 Million Giveaway (Editorial) u,ele"~ ~1ar~hcs? Coa,tal Phosphate ~fining Unwise (Editorial)
MO{)NTAINS ~fountains of Gla..;s-Appalachians (Editorial)
NATURAL RESOURCES Geor!!ia's Generation Gap (Editorial)
NATURAL RESOURCES, Institute The Name of the Game
NATURE Let's Take Nature to the Very Young
OPOSSUMS Apple..,, Peanuts and 'Possum~
OUTDOOR WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF A!HERICA
Reap a Bountiful Harvest Welcome. OW AA Writers Love Georgia
PHOTOGRAPHY Catch 'Em With a Camera
POACHING Deer's Public Enemy Number 1 Poachers' Spring (Editorial)
POLLUTION A Way to Cleaner Water Death in Small Dises-Mirex, Pesticides (Editorial) Flowing Death Costs You lndu"try Can Do It New Industry and Clean Water Too (Editorial) Pollution "Accidents" Don't Happen (Editorial) Pollution-Problem or Pleasure (Editorial) \Vater Pollution Can Be Tamed-Part I Water Pollution Can Be Tamed-Part II
PONDS Rrcwing Pond Magic Private Paratli:-.e
QllAIL Blue Velvet Quail Hunt Hide and Seek Pointer" for Bobwhite Quail Capital of the World-Part I Quail Capital of the World-Part II Quail for You (Qaky Wood\) Quail Pre.,.crvcs-A Promise \\ith a Price Whereto, Bobwhite
RABBITS Powder PufT Parade Rabbit Report Rahbit Riddle (Where Have All the Rabbits Gone?) Score on Rabbits Would You Believe? (Field Dressing)
RACCOOI"S How to Stock Raccoon~ ... and Regret It (Disease Spread) Lotor-the Bandit Face
RANGERS Better Pay for Rangers (Editorial) Conservation Preacher *(R. Y.) Contributions of a Ranger Just a Country Cracker (R. Y.) Man of the Year (R. Y.) Mark Trail of the Mounties Meet Jones (R. Y.) Men in Green Ride with the Ranger (Lake Lanier Patrol)

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September

67

February

o9

Nlwemhcr

66

November

68

June

72

September

6R

Dcnmhcr

69

April

70

June

69

April

o9

July

71

May

67

June

67

June

68

June

69

May

67

March

70

December

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6R

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70

July

67

November

oR

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68

October

70

March

70

February

69

January

67

January

li7

January

6R

June

6H

September 68

February

71

December

70

April

68

February

70

April

70

January

69

January

72

March

67

Decem her

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June

70

Man.h

67

April

67

October

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May

71

February

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66

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66

December

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71

March

67

November

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o7

January

72

December

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February

69

July

oR

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January

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December

66

Decem her

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TITLE
Ranger Boot Camp (Training) Seminole Sentinel (R. Y.) Sportsman's Friend (R. Y.)
Toward Professionalism (Editorial) Viewpoint by WSB Telivision Wish I Had Your Job Ranger of the Year
RECIPES
Game Cookery Veni~on Can Be Tasty
REEFS. Artificial
Artificial Reef Projects Seafood Cafeteria
REGULA"fiON A Look at the License Propo ...al
A Silver Lining in Every Cloud? (Editorial)
Ammunition Registration Stupid (Editorial)
General Assembly Should Act Now (Editorial)
Rc~ister All Boats? A Good Idea (Editorial)
Restrictive Gun Laws Hurt the Hunter (Editorial)
Thieve~ in the Night We Need Georgia's Dog-Deer Law
(Editorial)
RIVERS
Atlanta's Chattahoochee (Editorial) Atlanta's Chattahoochee (Editorial) Atlanta's Chattahoochee-
Photo Feature Biological Survey-Ogcechee River Booby Trapped Rivers Flint River Float Trip Great White Chattooga Hidden Fame of a Famous River
(Suwanee) Ogcechee Mystery
Our Ruined Rivers Paradise That Was (Conasauga) What's Wrong With the River
(Suwanee)
SAFETY Don't Be a Snakebite Victim Insurance for Outdoorsmen
SAFETY, Boating and Water An Education in Safety Are You the "Other Fellow"? (Editorial) Boating Safety-Common Sense or Re!!ulation (Editorial)
Is Water Safety Really Serious? (Editorial)
Next Time
SAFETY, Guns and Hunting Don't Bet Your Life High-powered Rifle-Friend or Foe? (Editorial) Gun Safety Course Hunting Fun-Safely Hunting Safety (Editorial) R~d Light for {)nwise Gun Laws (Editorial)
Trophies--or Sad Memories Which is Most Dangerous-
Man or Gun?
SCUBA DIVING New Worlds to Conquer
SHRIMP
Why the Shrimp Ebb S:'liAKES
Don't Be a Snakebite Victim Geor!!ia's Poisonous Snakes Snakehite SPORTSMEN
Conservation Awards by the Georgia Sportsman's Federation
Georgia Sportsmen Meet In Macon Governor (Carter) is a Sportsman Sporesmen's Federation Convention The Big Mectin'
{)nited We Stand (Sportsmen's Federation Convention)
Voic.es In the \Vilderncss (S. F.'s Awards)
SQUIRREL, Hunting
Bushy Taib arc for Boys Out on a Limb
Squirrel Hunting-Traditional Style Target in the Treetops STATE PARKS
A Night in the Eagle's Nest (Black Rock Mountain)
SURVEYS & STUDIES A lcovy Project Biological Survey-Ogeechee River Bonus for Dove Hunters Count Your Fish Survey on Wild Dog Problem Unmasked: The Spotted Bass Alatoona Project What's Wrong with the River? (Suwanee River)
SWA:\1PS
Geon.da's OkefenokeeA Photo Feature
Okefenokee Needs Protection (Editorial)
The Magnificent Okefenokee

MONTH
November February March August February March

YEAR
71 69 71 71 68 71

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November

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September

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March

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January

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August

67

February

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January

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July

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May

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May

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June

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August

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January

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November

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August

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November

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November

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November

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November

66

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July

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September

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June

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June

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December

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January

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Fchruary

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February

69

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February

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TITLE
SWIMMING Swi mming Made Easy
TANNING How to Save Your Hide Tan Your H ide Carefully (Tan Your Own Hide)
TARGET SHOOTING Sharpen Up Your Shooting Eye Shootout-On the Ran~e Zero In (Firing Range ractice)
TEACHERS Georgia Teachers Go to School
TIDE TABLES 1972 Tide Tables Tide Table June-July, 1969 Tide Table May-June, 1969 Tide Tables SeptemberDecember, 1971
TRAPPI G Earn a Wild Dollar Fair Safari (For Exhibit) Trapping Regulations Yesterday's Traplines-Today's World
TROUT An Old Do~ Learns A New Trick Challenge oontootley Fall Revival Georgia Needs a Trout Stamp (Editorial) How to Carpet a Trout Stream (Wader Soles) Management Stream Directory Maternity Wards for Trout (Stream Improvement Program) Midsummer Trout Paradise that Was (Conasauga River) Pick Your Trout Stream Pickrick Pulls 'Em In

MONTH YEAR

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68

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February

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Streams Managed for Wild Trout (Editorial)
Tailwater Trout Trout Anglers 'Album Trout Tactics Trout Time Wild Trout for Wild Streams
TURKEY The Call of Spring Turkey Trick Turkey Trot
TURKEY, Mana~ement Forward Look For Turkeys
WALLEYE Catch Mr. Tasty Walleye-Winter Bonus
WILDLIFE Babes in the Woods Beneficial Bobcat Is Wildlife Valuable? (Editorial) National Wildlife WeekDo You Really Care? Wild Animals are Wild Wildlife: How Valuable?
WILDLIFE, Management A Quality of Wilderness (Pigeon Mountain) Adjustment at Clark Hill Alapaha Opens Up Cohutta: Comeback? Georgia's Neglected Hunting Area (Bullard Creek) Learning About Our World Oaky Woods I Okay Prospect Fine for 69
WOODCOCK Bonus Bird Hunt the Longbills

MONTH YEAR PAGE

August

70

October

71

13

August

70

1

April

67

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April

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March March March

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6

November 69

4

February

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February

72

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May

67

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September 69

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Februarry

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March May April

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May

68

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November 71

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September 70

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66

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Sportsman's

MANAGED STREAM SCHEDULE

Calendar
PUBLIC FISHING AREAS McDuffie-March 1 through October 31, 1972. Arrowhead-April 1 through October 31, 1972. Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays only.
TROUT SEASONS
The Georgia trout season will run from April 1-0ctober 7 on all open trout streams and.Dockery Lake. The creel limit will be eight (8) trout per day with eight (8) in possession.
The managed trout streams will be opeo from April 29 through Labor Day- on the specified days noted in the Managed Stream Schedule, below. Those streams not listed in this schedule open and close wjth the regular state trout season (April !-October 7).
NEW GENERAL FISHING REGULATIONS
There will be a minimum size limit of twelve (12) inches on largemouth bass on all public waters of the state.
Special creel limits: One (1) tront per day on Waters Creek (Chestatee WMA). Five (5) largemouth bass per day on Lake Russell. Five (5) each, largemouth a,nd chain pickerel and twenty-five (25) bream, no limit on bullhead catfish but no channel catfish may be taken on the Suwannee River.

Management Area
BLUE RIDGE

Stream Jones Creek (Artificial lures)
Montgomery

Nimblewill

Noontootla (artificial lures)
Rock Creek

CHATTAHOOCHEE Chattahoochee

Dukes

CHEST A TEE

Boggs

Dicks

LAKE BURTON

Waters (artificial lures)
Moccasin

Wildcat

LAKE RUSSELL Middle Brood

WAR WOMAN

Finney

Sarahs

Walnut Fork

Hoods Creek

May Sot., Sun
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September
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All trout streams open on Saturday, April 29 and Sunday, April 30. The succeeding fishing days ore indicated . Also all trout streams will be open on Monday, May 29 and Tuesday, July 4.