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Georgia Fishing News
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Atlanta, Georgia - Georgians spoke loudly and clearly in support of the traditions of fishing and hunting on November 7 by passing Constitutional Amendment 2 in a landslide. Residents cast more than 1.5 million votes in favor of the Amendment, which elevates the legal protection of Georgia's outdoor traditions to the Constitutional level.
Notably, the 81-percent approval is the highest among the seven states that have now passed "Right to Fish and Hunt" constitutional amendments. And with 97 percent of Georgia precincts reporting, Amendment 2 got more individual votes than either Amendment 1 or Amendment 3.
"More than anything, Georgia voters have sent a clear message that they understand, appreciate and want to protect our state's outdoor heritage," said James Lakeman, Chairman of Georgians for Outdoor Traditions. "We know that an overwhelming number of Georgians are not active in fishing and hunting, but just as overwhelming a number of them voted for Amendment 2 anyway.
"This vote unmistakably announces that Georgians intend to protect their outdoor heritage for generations to come, and that they want sportsmen to be heard on issues in the future," Lakeman added. "They also sent just as strong a message to those who oppose fishing and hunting - that Georgians will not stand for threats to our outdoor traditions. They have assured that all of us will keep what we've got.
"I also want to personally thank Jeff Foxworthy and Atlanta Braves Adam LaRoche, Tim Hudson and Ryan Langerhans for stepping up to get involved," Lakeman said. "Their passion for the outdoors translated into active involvement with GOT, and all of us appreciate their work to help us protect the future of fishing and hunting in our state."
Georgians for Outdoor Traditions (GOT) is a 501-c-4 nonprofit organization. Georgia outdoor and conservation groups working with Georgians for Outdoor Traditions include Georgia Outdoor News, the GONetwork, the Georgia Wildlife Federation, the National Wild Turkey Federation, the Quality Deer Management Association, Safari Club International, and Quail Unlimited.
Information - http://GaOutdoorTraditions.org.
Outdoorsmen and women in the Peach State can ensure the future of hunting and fishing this November by voting "Yes" to the Right to Hunt and Fish amendment.
The amendment states: "Shall the (Georgia) Constitution be amended so as to provide that the tradition of fishing and hunting and the taking of fish and wildlife shall be reserved for the people and shall be managed by law and regulations for the public good?"
"By voting "Yes" on November 7, sportsmen and women can make sure their children, and their children's children, enjoy the same freedoms they have had," said Bob Fountain, Georgia senior regional field supervisor for the National Wild Turkey Federation. "It's not often people have a chance to ensure their hunting and fishing traditions in this way."
The passage of the Right to Hunt and Fish amendment will elevate the legal protection of Georgia's outdoor traditions to the Constitutional level. A previous law passed by the Georgia Legislature in 2001 is subject to change, like other state laws. The current amendment on the ballot would assure no changes could be made to people's rights to enjoy the outdoors.
The law will not only benefit sportsmen and women, it will also benefit local economies. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's 2001 Hunting, Fishing and Wildlife-Associated Recreation Survey, hunters and anglers contribute $2 billion annually to the state's economy, of which, $26 million is contributed directly to the state's wildlife conservation efforts.
"It's obvious sportsmen and women are important to the economy of Georgia," Fountain said. "In order to ensure that revenue stream continues, Georgia voters need to vote "Yes" in November."
Media Contact:
Bob Fountain
(770) 830-6263
ganwtf@bellsouth.net
The prolonged high temperatures and low rainfall of summer 2006 are raising the water temperatures of many southern trout streams to levels that might threaten fall stocking plans. "Ideally, you'd like to see water temperatures in a stream no higher than the mid-60's, but in a number of cases we're seeing low to mid-70's," says Georgia’s Trout Stocking Coordinator Perry Thompson.
"At those temperatures, the survival of stocked fish becomes questionable, so we often have to wait until we reach our stocking site and check water temperature before deciding whether we can release fish. If it's too warm, we have to search for cooler temperatures upstream or stock in another stream altogether."
Birmingham, Ala., Aug. 5, 2006 — Connie Lively, a bass fishing fan from Linc, Ga. is the winner of the Fish With A Champion Sweepstakes sponsored by Yamaha Marine Group. Her winning entry was drawn today from among thousands at the close of the 2006 FLW Tour Championship in Birmingham.
Ms. Lively won her choice of two days fishing with Clausen, a Yamaha pro angler, in October 2006 on Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks or in November 2006 on Smith Lake in Alabama. Travel and hotel accommodations are included.
Media Contact:
Mike Walker
Walker Agency
mike@walkeragency.com
TUCKER, Ga. (7/21/2006)
The License and Boat Registration Unit of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be moving from its current Tucker location to the new Wildlife Resources Conservation Center in Social Circle. To ensure a smooth transition, the unit will be closed Friday, Aug. 4, and Monday, Aug. 7, 2006.In addition, the online system for purchasing licenses or registering boats will be unavailable due to relocation of the server. During this time, Georgia residents may continue to purchase hunting and fishing licenses or renew boat registrations by calling 1(888) 748-6887. All regular operations will resume on Tuesday, Aug. 8.
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