As another great week of fishing gets underway across Georgia, it’s also a perfect time to celebrate the outdoors and everything that makes our state wild. If you’re looking for a family-friendly outdoor event, be sure to check out the Keeping GA Wild …
After starting on schedule, loggerhead sea turtle nesting in Georgia is gaining steam as expected, with nests reported on most major barrier island beaches as of Monday. Since the first two nests were found last week on St. Catherines Island and Cumberland …
One morning, 10-year-old Max Collins landed the fish of a lifetime while bass fishing in Georgia. Max caught an impressive 8-pound, 11-ounce largemouth bass in Morgan County on a spinner bait around 9 a.m., just after the rain stopped moving through the …
Help conserve Georgia wildlife with a few keystrokes? It’s possible in the GoOutdoorsGeorgia Shop, which offers five options to support the Georgia Wildlife Conservation Fund in click-and-give amounts of $5 to $100. Or, when buying a hunting or fishing …
Let Us Explain … Bryologists at work during the Blomquist Foray (Csilla Czako/Special to GaDNR) The 2026 Blomquist Foray hosted by DNR Wildlife Conservation Section biologists Amaad Blades and Hannah Umstead in March drew over 50 bryologists and …
If you’re planning a trip to South Georgia, it’s important to be aware of current wildfire conditions affecting the area. Due to ongoing wildfire activity, visitors are strongly encouraged to use extra caution and stay informed about local conditions. The …
Spring is a prime time for crappie fishing across Georgia, as warming water temperatures trigger fish to move into shallow areas to spawn. During this period, crappie can often be found in 3–8 feet of water around structure such as brush piles, fallen …
If you’re looking to add a little adrenaline to your fishing adventures, it doesn’t get much wilder than noodling. Known as hand fishing, this bold Southern tradition trades rods and reels for grit and a steady grip, as anglers reach into underwater …
By TERRY W. JOHNSON When the first ruby-throated hummingbirds arrive in our backyards each spring, they often find nectar-bearing flowers are few and hard to find. This may come as somewhat of a surprise since exotics plants such as Bradford pears, …
Chatuge Catches First on Record for Georgia Lakes Befitting their size, the mudpuppies trapped at Lake Chatuge in early March are kind of a big deal. Mudpuppies caught at Chatuge (Thomas Floyd/GaDNR) Although scientists thought the large but secretive …
Spring is one of the best times of year for crappie fishing across Georgia, as warming water temperatures trigger fish to move into shallow areas to spawn. Anglers can find success targeting crappie around brush piles, fallen timber, docks, and other …
A pathogen discovered last fall in captive salamanders in North America is drawing scrutiny and raising red flags. The unidentified pathogen documented in three non-native salamander species has caused death rates of 35-55 percent in infected collections, …
Fisheries staff across Georgia remained highly active during the winter months, focusing on fish population monitoring, stocking, and habitat improvements. Crews conducted surveys on reservoirs and public fishing areas to track species health and abundance …
Conservation Teamwork Spells Success in Northwest Georgia For a fish with such flash, trispot darters spawn in some lackluster places. “They really do like the crappy habitat,” DNR fisheries technician Kaylee Blackburn says with a grin. “Really mucky, …
With Friday the 13th landing this week, it feels like a bit of a Freaky Friday on the water—but there’s nothing unlucky about what’s happening behind the scenes at one of Georgia’s hatcheries. This week, staff at the Walton Fish Hatchery are busy spawning …
Do you enjoy Georgia’s wildlife and wild places? This tax season, help native animals, plants and habitats survive and even thrive by contributing to the Georgia Wildlife Conservation Fund checkoff when you file your state income taxes. No donation is too …
The 2025-2026 calving season for North Atlantic right whales has been encouraging, and even amazing. With the season winding down, the most encouraging part is that 22 calves have been spotted – the most since 2011 – and so far none have been lost. As for …
To introduce the DNR Wildlife Conservation Section’s fiscal 2025 report, here’s a message from section Chief Matt Elliott: Call me biased. But from the Blue Ridge Mountains to Georgia’s barrier islands, the work that DNR’s Wildlife Conservation Section …
When it comes to conserving North Atlantic right whales, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute has collaborated with Georgia DNR for over 20 years, conducting aerial surveys each winter for these critically endangered whales on their only known …
A toast to the season’s first North Atlantic right whale calf! And what could be more fitting than the mom is nicknamed Champagne? On Nov. 28, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute aerial survey team spotted this winter’s first mom and calf …
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