Georgia Department of Natural Resources Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on November 21, 2023 - 19:16 GMT

Waterfowl Hunters: Duck Season Opens November 18: Note Special Early Opportunity Hunt Available for Youth, Active Military and ...

Social Circle, Ga. Waterfowl hunters are ready to head to their favorite wetland location for the opening day of the Georgia duck hunting season when it opens on Sat., Nov. 18, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources …

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Published on November 7, 2023 - 16:44 GMT

Georgia DNR Opens application period for 2024 youth Career Academy

Atlanta, Ga. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications now through Nov. 30 for its 2024 Career Academy, a week-long summer camp for current 9th, 10th, and 11th graders interested in exploring careers in natural resources …

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Published on November 1, 2023 - 13:28 GMT

Tegu On Loose Highlights Need To Tag, Register Pet Reptiles

Social Circle, Ga. Deadline to Meet New Requirements Only Weeks Away. A 3-foot-long lizard living under a porch in Athens is just one example of why Georgia is requiring pet owners to tag and register six newly regulated reptile species. And the deadline …

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Published on October 31, 2023 - 15:43 GMT

Knowing Why to Be Watchful Helps Prevent Deer-Car Collisions

Social Circle, Ga. Thursday, October 26, 2023 - 10:00 Any time you are driving a vehicle, you need to be watchful. However, in the Fall, you need to be extra vigilant. Why? Because it is now peak deer activity season, according to the Georgia Department of …

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Published on October 26, 2023 - 14:08 GMT

“Actt”: Four Simple Fireams Safety Rules To Remember

Social Circle, Ga. Thursday, October 12, 2023 - 13:30 Hunting repeatedly shows itself as a safe sport. With thousands of participating Georgia hunters, statistics show that only a small percentage are ever involved in any type of firearms incident, …

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Published on October 26, 2023 - 14:08 GMT

Don’t Delay: Visit A Delayed Harvest Trout Stream Beginning Nov. 1

Social Circle, Ga. Beginning November 1, don’t “delay” if you are planning a visit to a one of Georgia’s five Delayed Harvest trout streams. Trout fishing on these streams provides some exceptional opportunities to land a good one, according to the Georgia …

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Published on October 12, 2023 - 17:43 GMT

Deer Hunters: Review Safety Tips If Hunting With Primitive Weapons

Social Circle, Ga. Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 09:30 Before you head to the woods for the primitive weapons deer hunting season that opens Oct. 14, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division encourages you to review important …

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Published on October 12, 2023 - 17:43 GMT

Firearms Deer Hunting Season Opens Saturday, October 21

Social Circle, Ga. Many Georgia hunters eagerly await the opening day of firearms deer hunting season each year. Luckily, that wait is almost over as the statewide deer hunting firearms season opens Sat., Oct. 21 and continues through Jan. 14, 2024. “The …

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Published on October 4, 2023 - 14:19 GMT

Hunters: Primitive Weapons Deer Hunting Season Opens Saturday, October 14

Social Circle, Ga. Hunters in Georgia have the opportunity for an early “shot” at a deer during the upcoming week-long primitive weapons deer hunting season opening Sat., Oct. 14. Last year, nearly 10,000 deer were harvested by over 26,000 hunters, …

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Published on October 4, 2023 - 13:30 GMT

DNR Announces Two New Deputy Commissioners

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the appointment of two new deputy commissioners: Thomas Barnard as Deputy Commissioner for Operations and Trevor Santos as Deputy Commissioner for Governmental and Public Affairs, …

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Published on September 21, 2023 - 19:18 GMT

Non-native Flathead Catfish Captured in the Ogeechee River

Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) staff recently captured non-native flathead catfish while sampling in the Ogeechee River. WRD staff conducts annual catfish sampling in coastal rivers to monitor native species and …

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Published on September 21, 2023 - 15:11 GMT

Fish Art Contest Is O-Fish-Ally Underway: Art Contest Open To K-12 Students

Perry, Ga. Go Draw a Fish Georgia! The Fish Art Contest for 2023-24 is officially underway. Using art and writing, creators and administrators of this international contest hope it can ignite children’s imagination and inspire them to discover more about …

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Published on September 6, 2023 - 14:14 GMT

Annual Youth Birding T-Shirt Art Contest Opens

Social Circle, Ga. Hey, kids! Do you enjoy nature as well as creating artwork? Georgia’s 18th annual Youth Birding Competition invites resident children and teens to celebrate birds through a T-shirt art contest. Many famous ornithologists were bird …

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Published on September 6, 2023 - 13:20 GMT

Hunting From A Tree Stand? Review Safety Tips

Social Circle, Ga. Tuesday, August 29, 2023 - 12:00 Ready to start the Georgia hunting season? If your plans include utilizing a tree stand, don’t overlook important safety precautions. Generally, most hunting incidents that occur each year are related to …

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Published on September 6, 2023 - 13:20 GMT

Connect To Conservation At A National Hunting And Fishing Day Celebration Event

Social Circle, Ga. National Hunting and Fishing Day, the fourth Saturday of every September, is a day meant to recognize generations of hunters and anglers that have given their time and money to help make wildlife conservation programs a success. You are …

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Published on August 29, 2023 - 16:45 GMT

Be Bearwise: Late Summer Bear Sightings Still Possible

Social Circle, Ga. Even though the heat of summer is in full effect, hungry bears are packing on the pounds and female bears are teaching foraging skills to their cubs as they prepare for the winter. These efforts sometimes take bears outside of their home …

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Published on August 29, 2023 - 16:45 GMT

Are Are You Bow-Ready? Georgia Archery Deer Hunting Season Opens Saturday, Sept. 9

Social Circle, Ga. The statewide archery deer hunting season begins Saturday, Sept. 9, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). Last year, 83,000 archery hunters harvested over 45,000 deer. Statewide, …

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Published on August 28, 2023 - 13:02 GMT

Planning To Dove Hunt? Make Sure You Have Completed A Hunter Education Course

Social Circle, Ga. Before you pick the best dove field to visit this year, be sure you have completed a hunter education course. Hunters can take the course completely online or take part in a classroom course, according to the Georgia Department of …

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Published on August 28, 2023 - 13:02 GMT

Be Part Of The Georgia Defense Against Chronic Wasting Disease

Social Circle, Ga. Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a fatal disease affecting deer, has not been detected in Georgia and you can be instrumental in helping keep it out, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division ( …

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Published on August 24, 2023 - 14:17 GMT

Early Teal And Goose Season Gives Jump Start To Waterfowl Hunting

Social Circle, Ga. If you are interested in bagging some early birds this year, be sure to take advantage of the upcoming early hunting seasons for teal and Canada goose, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division …

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