Outdoors: Calendar

FISHING

The new 2011 Georgia Sport Fishing Regulations are now available.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division recently distributed printed versions of the regulations to all Division offices and facilities, a number of State Parks and fishing license retailers statewide. An online version of the new regulations already is available at gofishgeorgia.com.

WRD advises new and experienced anglers alike to familiarize themselves with the Georgia Sport Fishing Regulations before casting a line.

The 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.

HUNTING

THROUGH JAN. 15

The Georgia Hunters for the Hungry program, founded in 1993, continues to provide opportunities during hunting season for hunters to share their harvest with those in need.

Currently, hunters can donate deer at 14 participating deer processors through Jan. 15.

Thanks to the work of the partner processors and participating hunters, nearly 34,000 pounds of venison were collected, processed and distributed to food banks across the state last year. The meat provided approximately 152,000 meals for needy Georgians.

Hunters interested in participating in the program can bring field-dressed deer to any designated drop-off location. All hunters who donate a deer during the collection period will be entered into a drawing for a deer rifle, sponsored by the Georgia Wildlife Federation.

Participating processors in our vicinity are: Sealey's Deer Cooler, Jefferson, 706-335-9304; Fire Tower No. 2 Meat Processing, Stephens, 706-743-3766; and Wright's Deer and Wild Hog Processing, Milledgeville, 478-452-4228.

For more information on the program, visit gohuntgeorgia.com, gwf.org, contact a Georgia Department of Natural Reso

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