Sports

Gifts for Outdoor Enthusiasts That Can Last a Lifetime

The gift that keeps on giving long after the Christmas lights have dimmed.

According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division, it has the perfect gift to the outdoorsman, woman or child, and Santa should take notice.

As the holiday season approaches, the DNR is offering gifts "guaranteed to please hunters, anglers and other wildlife enthusiasts, and benefit the wildlife and wild places they enjoy.

According to a press release from the DRN, these gifts  can be found at www.georgiawildlife.com and include:

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Lifetime Sportsman Licenses

With a lifetime license, the Georgia resident hunter or angler on your gift list will not need to pay for another state hunting or fishing license. Ever! From hunting trophy whitetails to casting for lunker largemouths, their cherished recreation is covered.

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Prices are set by age group:

  • Residents 65 and older can receive a free lifetime license, with an option to pay a one-time fee of $10 for a durable, commemorative plastic card.
  • The best bargain is for children: $200 for under 2 years old and $350 for kids age 2 to 15. That’s a potential savings of more than $2,600 over a lifetime.
  • The price for ages 16 to 59 is $500.
  • Discount lifetime licenses for resident adults age 60 to 64 are $95.

Applications and document details are at www.georgiawildlife.com/LifetimeLicense.

Another gift to consider:

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