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Saturday, February 22, 2025

What's in Lake Liberty-CANCELED
Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
A.H. Stephens State Park - Crawfordville, GA
Join us as we explore what's in Lake Liberty, discussing the different species of fish and how they survive. Everyone is welcome. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Saturday, March 1, 2025

Fishing FUNdamentals
Saturday, Mar 1, 2025 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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Friday, March 21, 2025

Fishing FUNdamentals
Friday, Mar 21, 2025 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 101
Friday, Mar 21, 2025 5 PM to 6 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
come learn how to fish then Join the ranger on a fishing trip and ask any questions you may have. Located at the Nature Hut. $2 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Friday, March 28, 2025

Fishing FUNdamentals
Friday, Mar 28, 2025 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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Monday, April 7, 2025

Junior Ranger Camp
Monday, Apr 7, 2025 9 AM to 1 PM
A.H. Stephens State Park - Crawfordville, GA
Get your kids out of the house for a little adventure and fun learning this Spring!!! This 3day camp is geared toward ages 8-14. Bring your own lunch. It includes outdoor recreational and educational opportunities such as: Hiking, Archery, Survival Skills, Arts and Crafts.To register call 706-456-2602 $80, $60 for each additional child per family $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Junior Ranger Camp
Tuesday, Apr 8, 2025 9 AM to 1 PM
A.H. Stephens State Park - Crawfordville, GA
Get your kids out of the house for a little adventure and fun learning this Spring!!! This 3day camp is geared toward ages 8-14. Bring your own lunch. It includes outdoor recreational and educational opportunities such as: Hiking, Archery, Survival Skills, Arts and Crafts.To register call 706-456-2602 $80, $60 for each additional child per family $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Junior Ranger Camp
Wednesday, Apr 9, 2025 9 AM to 1 PM
A.H. Stephens State Park - Crawfordville, GA
Get your kids out of the house for a little adventure and fun learning this Spring!!! This 3day camp is geared toward ages 8-14. Bring your own lunch. It includes outdoor recreational and educational opportunities such as: Hiking, Archery, Survival Skills, Arts and Crafts.To register call 706-456-2602 $80, $60 for each additional child per family $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Saturday, April 19, 2025

Flatwoods Fishing Derby
Saturday, Apr 19, 2025 7:30 AM to 12 PM
General Coffee State Park - Nicholls, GA
General Coffee State Park will be hosting the Flatwoods Fishing Derby. All participants must pre-register at the main office before the event. Registration opens 4/14/25 closes 4/18/25 at 4 PM. Children under the age of 16 are free to enter, all other participants must pay $5 for entry. Fishing is limited to the farm pond ONLY. $5 for 16 and older, under 16 years of age no entry fee required $5 parking. 912-384-7082.
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Saturday, April 26, 2025

Junior Fishing Rodeo at Victoria Bryant
Saturday, Apr 26, 2025 8:30 AM to 11 AM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
Join us for our annual Jr Fishing Rodeo at Pond 2. Registration starts at 8:30 AM; the competition starts at 9:00 AM. Winners announced at 11:00 AM. Ages 18 and under welcome. The competition is free. Park pass is required for every vehicle. $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Saturday, May 3, 2025

Senior Fishing Rodeo at Victoria Bryant
Saturday, May 3, 2025 8:30 AM to 11 AM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
Join us for our annual Sr Fishing Rodeo at Pond 1. Registration starts at 8:30 AM; the competition starts at 9:00 AM. Winners announced at 11:00 AM. Ages 62 and older welcome. The competition is free. Park pass is required for every vehicle. $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Saturday, May 24, 2025

Fishing Jamboree
Saturday, May 24, 2025 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Join us behind the Visitor Center for a fun fishing competition. There will be 3 age brackets: Ages 1-10,11-21, 21&up. Bring your own fishing equipment. Prize awarded to top catch in each age bracket. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Saturday, May 31, 2025

Fishing 101
Saturday, May 31, 2025 9 AM to 11 AM
A.H. Stephens State Park - Crawfordville, GA
Meet at Lake Liberty for fishing 101 with the McDuffie Environmental Education Center (MEEC) Equipment and supplies on site!!! $5 plus $5 parking. 706-456-2602.
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Sunday, June 1, 2025

Free Fishing Day
Sunday, Jun 1, 2025 7 AM to 9 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Twice annually, Georgia DNR sponsors a no-license-needed day to promote fishing opportunities around the state. Free! $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Junior Ranger Camp, ages 6-10
Wednesday, Jun 4, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
Join a ranger on a 3-day adventure full of learning and exploring. Open to children ages 6-10 years old. Participants will learn wilderness survival skills, fishing, and much more as they earn a Junior Ranger badge. Registration required in advance as space is limited. $90 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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Saturday, June 7, 2025

34th Annual Junior Fishing Rodeo
Saturday, Jun 7, 2025 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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Sunday, June 8, 2025

Free Fishing Day
Sunday, Jun 8, 2025 7 AM to 9 PM
Fort Yargo State Park - Winder, GA
Twice annually, Georgia DNR sponsors a no-license-needed day to promote fishing opportunities around the state. Free! $5 parking. 770-867-3489.
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Saturday, June 21, 2025

34th Annual Senior Fishing Rodeo
Saturday, Jun 21, 2025 10 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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Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Junior Ranger Camp, ages 11-15
Wednesday, Jul 16, 2025 9 AM to 4 PM
Tugaloo State Park - Lavonia, GA
This is a fun and exciting adventure camp where you can learn what it takes to be a Ranger. Open to ages 11-15 years old. Participants will learn wilderness survival skills, enjoy archery, kayaking, fishing, and much more as they earn a Junior Ranger badge. Registration required in advance as space is limited. $90 plus $5 parking. 706-356-4362.
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