The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and partners announced an agreement today to re-establish Pine Log Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and protect over 14,000 acres that made up most of the former northwest Georgia WMA prized for outdoor …
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 09:00 am Primitive weapons season opens Oct. 10, giving Georgia deer hunters another opportunity to head into the woods. For hunters choosing a muzzleloader, preparation should include more than sighting in …
Need an outdoor adventure to add to your fall schedule? Plan a visit to one of Georgia’s 11 Public Fishing Areas (PFA). Naturally, the fishing is great, as PFAs are managed specifically for fishing by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife …
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is again offering a helping hand to projects that help people experience the state’s native wildlife and natural habitats. The opportunity comes from the agency’s Wildlife Viewing Grants Program. Grant …
Make Being BearWise part of your outdoor plans! As the weather starts to cool, you might want to make plans to enjoy Georgia’s outdoors. Remember to make BearWise® practices part of your plans, encourages the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ …
A proclamation and a celebration! Gov. Brian Kemp recently signed a proclamation officially recognizing Sat. Sept. 26, 2026, as National Hunting and Fishing Day in Georgia. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) is …
The 2027 Fish Art Contest is now open. This free program is open to students’ kindergarten through grade 12 (ages 5-18) worldwide, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Wildlife Resources Division. “While we ultimately hope all …
The public is encouraged to provide comments on proposed changes to Georgia’s Protected Species List from Aug. 28 to Sept. 20, 2026, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division announced today. Public input is important and …
Sight in those bows and get that draw dialed in! Opening day of archery season is almost here. The statewide archery deer hunting season begins Saturday, Sept. 12, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD …
Teachers and students across the state are invited to celebrate wildlife through art by participating in the 37th annual Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest. First-place poster in last year’s Kindergarten division: A raccoon family in a tree cavity by …
Registration Opens Sept. 2 for 15th Annual Becoming an Outdoors Woman Workshop! Trade your daily routine for a weekend of adventure! The 15th Annual Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) Workshop is set for October 23–25, 2026, at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife …
It’s time to grab your gear and start scouting. Georgia’s early waterfowl season is almost here. Hunters can get a jump on the waterfowl season with the upcoming early teal and Canada goose hunting season, according to the Georgia Department of Natural …
A manatee is swimming free again thanks to a fishing guide who reported the animal tangled in crab trap lines and the team of wildlife experts that rallied to rescue it. The drama played out over two days last week on the Mackay and Hampton rivers off St. …
Are you ready to take part in the hunting opportunities that Georgia has to offer? Before you lock in your plans, make sure you’ve completed a hunter education course. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) offers …
Eyes to the skies, Georgia hunters! The 2026-2027 dove season is almost here and it’s time to start making your opening day plans. According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD), opening day will kick off the …
Grab your favorite .22 and get ready to hit the woods. Georgia’s squirrel hunting season opens August 15, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). “For those looking into becoming a hunter or introducing …
In recognition of Georgia’s rich outdoor heritage and the significant economic impact of the shooting sports industry, Governor Brian Kemp has proclaimed August as Shooting Sports Month in Georgia. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife …
The time is here to add one more book to your summer reading list. The 2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations and Seasons guide is now available both online and in print. Published by The Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife …
The survey by the state Department of Natural Resources rated nest success for bald eagles above average in all areas checked, according to survey leader Dr. Bob Sargent. The survey was shaped by Sargent’s retirement as a DNR program manager in March – …
As summer officially arrives and people take to outdoor activities, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) urges the public to learn more about aquatic nuisance species and how they can be kept out of state waters. …
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