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.