- Muzzleloading Basics: This event is from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the 50-yard Shooting Range at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center. Learn the correct way to load, fire and clean muzzleloaders from qualified instructors. Bring your own muzzleloader or use equipment provided. All ages welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. The Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center is located three miles south of Mansfield off Hwy. 11. For more information, contact CEWC Staff at 770-784-3059.

The U.S. Congress and President Nixon established National Hunting and Fishing Day 33 years ago to recognize generations of hunters and anglers for the time and money, more than a billion dollars each year, they donate to wildlife conservation programs. According to the proclamation signed by Governor Perdue, conserving the state's natural and wildlife resources is one of the most important responsibilities for this and future generations and the conservation programs supported and financed by Georgia hunters and anglers have benefited hundreds of wildlife species, including deer, wild turkeys, bald eagles and songbirds for all Georgians to enjoy.

In addition to other events, a free fishing day is offered to all Georgia residents on Saturday, Sept. 25. On this day, residents do not need a fishing license or a trout license to fish on any public waters in the state including lakes, streams, ponds and public fishing areas. In addition, residents do not need to obtain a wildlife management area license to fish on a PFA, WMA or on Waters Creek on this day.