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The Field Notes Podcast, presented by GON Outdoors, brings you the latest news, stories, and updates from across Georgia’s great outdoors. Whether you’re chasing deer, turkey, duck, dove, or alligator—or casting a line in fresh or saltwater—this podcast keeps you informed and entertained. Each episode dives into the topics that matter most to Georgia sportsmen, from hunting regulations and fishing reports to gear, tips, and field stories. Tune in for authentic conversations that celebrate the people, places, and passion that make Georgia’s outdoors special—all while honoring God’s creation.
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Presented by Farm Bureau of Georgia - Episode 20 of The Field Notes Podcast features a one-on-one sit down with GON chief editor Jason Nesbit. He tells the story of how he stepped into the role with GON, and what led him to make a career change in his 40s. Jason links up with Jake Rowe to discuss the long-term, multi-faceted vision of GON Outdoors, which includes helping people get outside and enjoy God's creation, serving as a voice for the state's outdoorsmen and, above maybe all else, paving the way for the next generation of hunters and fishermen. A Georgia boy to his core, Jason also digs into what makes the Georgia outdoors so special, and what makes him tick when it comes to hunting and fishing.
Presented by Georgia Farm Bureau - Episode 19 of The Field Notes Podcast features a 1-on-1 sit down with Derik Lawrence of Send Me Dog Ministries. Derik is an avid hunter and fisherman who has a special knowledge of and connection with hunting dogs. He uses them both to hunt birds and in the pulpit as he ministers to people far and wide. He discusses how God led him to create Send Me Dog Ministries, and blesses us with some scripture. He also talks about what he looks for in a hunting dog and shares his passion for the Georgia Outdoors.
Presented by Farm Bureau of Georgia -- Lake Lanier spotted bass guide and expert Jimbo Mathley joins The Field Notes Podcast to discuss his incredible journey from Indiana, to Virginia, to the state of Georgia where he has become a go-to source on the Peach State's most popular lake. After a lengthy, successful run in the corporate world, Jimbo took a leap of faith and pursued his dream of fishing for a living. It wasn't always easy, but it was a calling that he did not ignore, nor did he give up on. He walks Jake Rowe through the entire story and delivers some intel on Lake Lanier for those who plan to get out there any time soon.
The Field Notes Podcast, presented by Farm Bureau of Georgia, welcomes special guests Emily Rushton and Taylor Rampley. Emily is a turkey biologist with the Georgia DNR, and Taylor is a GON Field Editor and avid turkey hunter. They join Jake Rowe to recap the NWTF Show in Nashville last week and discuss the issues, challenges and positive trends surrounding turkey hunting and population in the Georgia outdoors.
We spend a lot of time in the woods on episode 16 of The Field Notes Podcast, presented by Georgia Farm Bureau. Much like last week, Jake Rowe goes one-on-one with the special guest host, Ben Martin of the Hunt Regs App. Ben has built his app from the ground up, helping hunters stay compliant with state regulations on the surface level. Dig deeper and you'll find the journal, where hunters can use wind, weather, and other factors to track patterns. Ben also tells some fantastic hunt stories and discusses his love of turkey hunting.
Presented by Farm Bureau of Georgia, this episode of The Field Notes Podcast is a little different. Jason Muhlbauer of The Fish School joins the show in a co-host role to talk bass fishing and a lot more. He and Jake Rowe link up to discuss tournament angling, Jason's new foray into guiding, the "live scope" debate, and even some saltwater fishing. Jason also talks about his meteorology and GIS backgrounds, as well as his experience as a FAA licensed drone operator—each of which he uses out on the water.
Presented by Farm Bureau of Georgia, Braelin Smallwood and Jake Rowe begin the show with an unbelievable story of a duck hunter on Lake Oconee who saved a doe from the jaws of a coyote. Caleb Stewart got his limit of wood ducks on a snowy Sunday morning, but he also saved a life—or two. Braelin and Jake also connect with Lindsay Thomas of the National Deer Association, a former GON editor. He shares info on the issues facing Georgia's deer population, shares some management tips, and a wild story from his time at GON.
Presented by Farm Bureau of Georgia - A group of hunters and landowners from southwest Georgia got together about 16 years ago and decided to do what was best for quality deer management in their area. The Early County crew started the Spring Creek Co-op, and it has been a rousing success. Mike Lowe, who was one of the founders, joins The Field Notes to extoll the benefits of teamwork. He tells us all about the evolution and successes since the co-op was started. Kimberly Lee and Jake Rowe also discuss recent GON happenings and news, including a trip to ATA in Indianapolis and saying goodbye to a couple of legends.
Presented by Georgia Farm Bureau, the first episode of The Field Notes Podcast in 2026 is teeming with great stories and info. Travis "T-Bone" Turner joins the show to discuss his exploits in the outdoors, thriving after a cancer diagnosis, and his love of archery. Jake Rowe and Braelin Smallwood also tell the stories of a 24-point Seminole County monster and an impressive bow buck that was first spotted on a doorbell camera.
The last Field Notes Podcast of the year features a look ahead from the GON crew and another fun interview with an expert with the Georgia DNR. Kimberly Lee, Braelin Smallwood, and Jake Rowe gather to discuss what they want to accomplish in the outdoors for 2026—from trying something new to doing more of what they love. GON also connects with I.B. Parnell to discuss upland game birds, how to help manage the population, and CWD.
The Field Notes Podcast uses Episode 10 to, once again, highlight the greatness of the Georgia Outdoors. The show begins with Derrick Debout's incredible hog harvest with a traditional bow. He entered the woods hoping to take a deer, maybe even a bear, but came out with a massive boar that he took down from just 14 yards away. Hosts Kimberly Lee and Jake Rowe use the Christmas Eve episode to discuss the gifts that 2025 has given them and show thanks for what they've experienced in another year. They also connect with UGA Aquatic Resources expert Emma Brown, whose father, John, owns Pistol Creek. She talks hunting, fishing, and what she is currently researching in the Peach State water.
GON spends a substantial amount of time on fishing in the latest episode of The Field Notes Podcast. Jake Rowe and Kimberly Lee sit down with Doug Nelms of BigFishHeads guide service, a long-time GON contributor. He discusses his start in the business, love for Lake Oconee, and more. They also report on Cooper Moon and USAngling taking home gold in the Tri-Nation's Cup in South Africa before having some fun with the DNR's Deer Harvest Dashboard.
There's plenty of news to share and information to be consumed on the latest episode of The Field Notes Podcast. Kimberly Lee and Jake Rowe start it off with a report on a new confirmed case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a new location—Atkinson County. That's Jake's home town, and the duo links it back to the first podcast where Charlie Killmaster of the Georgia DNR shared some knowledge on the disease. They also dig into GON Field Editor Taylor Rampley's recent article that discusses how to have success in the deer woods after the rut. Wildlife photographer and avid outdoorsman David Cannon joins the show to discuss his time at GON, why trout fishing and turkey hunting make him tick, and more.
Add beaver trapping to the list of things covered on the latest episode of The Field Notes Podcast. GON's Kimberly Lee and Jake Rowe discuss a 56-pound beaver trapped in Stephens County recently, discuss the next generation of Georgia Outdoorsmen, and check in with special guests Charlie Bedingfield and Andrew Phillips of Feathered Tines Productions. They talk hunting, fishing, content creation, and a commitment to woodsmanship.
Our Thanksgiving episode of The Field Notes Podcast focuses on the kids and common hunters in the Peach State. Braelin Smallwood and Jake Rowe conduct five interviews with people who love the Georgia outdoors and have stories to tell from the deer woods. Women and children are featured in the episode and experiences are shared that include big bucks, first harvests, and more.
The Georgia outdoors have provided us with a lot of newsworthy topics over the past week, and episode 5 of The Field Notes Podcast covers as much of it as it can get to. Braelin Smallwood and Jake Rowe share a first hunt, first buck story, discuss a Lake Seed record, and report on sister anglers who are extending their careers at the college level. They also catch up with do-it-all outdoorsman Jay Maxwell of 46Ten, talking hunting, fishing, faith, and family.
The Field Notes Podcast, presented by GON Outdoors, is doing a little something different with Episode 4. Ryne Rankin and Carter Schultz of Boars and Broads joins the show to tell us all about Hog Doggin'. They share stories about hunting wild hogs with dogs, how their business got going, and what's on the horizon. Ryne and Carter also illustrate how the wild, weird world of hog hunting is really fun—until it isn't. Kimberly Lee and Jake Rowe start the show with some intel on The Rut in Georgia. They share what they've gathered from different parts of the state with a special thanks to GON's deer hunting advisors. It's also not a fall episode of The Field Notes without a look at the latest Truck-Buck submissions and another really fun hunt story.
Episode 3 of The Field Notes Podcast features DGD Outdoors founder and two-time National Champion with the Georgia Bulldogs, Cade Brock. He shares what led him to start his company and the memories already made while taking collegiate athletes out to hunt and fish. Jake Rowe and Kimberly Lee also share GON magazine's new look, Mike Smith dedicating his 15-point buck to his late father, and more.
The Field Notes Podcast, presented by GON Outdoors, is loaded with information. GON Field Editor Taylor Rampley joins the show to discuss deer and turkey hunting and how to be a good woodsman. He shares some opinions on the decline in Georgia's turkey population and turkey hunters in general. Jake Rowe and Braelin Smallwood also drill down on the news of the week, including a 249-pound buck harvested in Athens-Clarke County and young angler from the Peach State making history.
The first episode of The Field Notes Podcast, presented by GON Outdoors, is here. Braelin Smallwood and Jake Rowe connect with DNR Deer Biologist Charlie Killmaster about the state's third confirmed case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Charlie discusses what is currently known about the disease, as well as Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD), and how both are impacting deer population in the Peach State. The Field Notes also gets into the fast start to Georgia deer season, the early two-day firearms season for antlerless deer, and more.
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