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Sunday, May 19, 2024

Knot Tying for Beginners
Sunday, May 19, 2024 11 AM to 11:30 AM
Elijah Clark State Park - Lincolnton, GA
Learn to tie a few basic knots that you can utilize for camping, boating, fishing, and just securing things in general. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Saturday, May 25, 2024

Fishing FUNdamentals
Saturday, May 25, 2024 9 AM to 10 AM
Crooked River State Park - St. Marys, GA
Learn how to tie a hook and catch a fish with a ranger! $5.00 per person $5 parking. 912-882-5256.
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Fishing Jamboree
Saturday, May 25, 2024 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Join us here for a fun fishing competition. Located behind main office. there will be 3 age brackets. Ages 1-10 ,11-21 , 21&up. Bring your own fishing equipment . $5 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Sunday, May 26, 2024

Knot Tying for Beginners
Sunday, May 26, 2024 11 AM to 11:30 AM
Elijah Clark State Park - Lincolnton, GA
Learn to tie a few basic knots that you can utilize for camping, boating, fishing, and just securing things in general. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-359-3458.
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Saturday, June 1, 2024

33rd Annual Junior Fishing Rodeo
Saturday, Jun 1, 2024 8 AM to 12 PM
A.H. Stephens State Park - Crawfordville, GA
Kids 15 and younger can try to win prizes for largest fish or youngest angler, as well as a door prize. Register between 7:30 - 8:00 a.m. at the main office and enjoy some great fishing in Lake Liberty. The tournament will start at 8am and end at 12:00pm $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Fishing with a Ranger
Saturday, Jun 1, 2024 10 AM to 12 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Bring the kids and stop by the dock across from the park office to fish with a Ranger. Poles and bait provided. No license required June 1st or 8th for adults fishing in Georgia, kids under $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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Friday, June 7, 2024

Mindful Fishing
Friday, Jun 7, 2024 1 PM to 2:30 PM
Red Top Mountain State Park - Acworth, GA
Do you want to become a more mindful angler, but don't know where to start? Well look no further! We are presenting a a talk about how to be a more conscious angler. Come join our Interpretive Ranger Fisheries Technician Representative Emmi Losasso as we discuss ways for you to be a better angler out on the water. $5 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Saturday, June 8, 2024

Over Fifty Adult Day Camp
Saturday, Jun 8, 2024 9 AM to 3 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
This one-day, adult ages 50 and over camp adventure promises to be fun and hands-on. It offers lots of outdoor camping skills, making walking sticks, fire-building, Dutch Oven Cooking, Map & Compass, Archery, Fishing and plant and wildlife investigations. At the end of the day enjoy free entry to Liberty Bell Pool. $50. 706-663-4858.
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National Fishing Week Celebration
Saturday, Jun 8, 2024 9 AM to 7 PM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Celebrate a free fishing day with fishing information about our Legend Big Roo, No license is required. Bring your own bait or purchase at park office. Fishing at Lake Deleanor in the campground. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Fishing with a Ranger
Saturday, Jun 8, 2024 10 AM to 12 PM
George L. Smith State Park - Twin City, GA
Bring the kids and stop by the dock across from the park office to fish with a Ranger. Poles and bait provided. No license required June 1st or 8th for adults fishing in Georgia, kids under $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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Saturday, June 15, 2024

33rd Annual Senior Fishing Rodeo
Saturday, Jun 15, 2024 8 AM to 12 PM
A.H. Stephens State Park - Crawfordville, GA
This tournament will be held at Lake Liberty. Anglers 55 years and older can try to win prizes in several categories, as well as win a door prize. Register between 7:30 - 8:00a.m. at the main office and enjoy some great fishing. The tournament will start at 8am and end at 12:00pm. $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Sunday, June 16, 2024

Father’s Day Fishing
Sunday, Jun 16, 2024 9 AM to 10:30 AM
F.D. Roosevelt State Park - Pine Mountain, GA
Celebrate Father’s Day with fishing. Loaner poles available for 1 hour each, limited quantities so first come first serve. Bring your own bait or purchase at park office. Meet at Lake Deleanor boathouse in the campground. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Friday, November 29, 2024

Gobble Wobble
Friday, Nov 29, 2024 10 AM to 12:30 PM
Smithgall Woods State Park - Helen, GA
Did you happen to Gobble until you Wobbled this Thanksgiving? Here is your chance to walk off a bit of those Turkey and stuffing gains! Join our Naturalist on a guided hike from the visitor's center to our covered bridge, and learn some fun facts about the park along the way! $45 or $50 if registration is paid after July 15. 706-878-3087.
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