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.