The annual cycle of these massive turtles returning to beaches in the Southeast to lay their eggs began in Georgia Monday with a single nest on Blackbeard, a barrier island off the northern end of Sapelo Island. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which …
Let’s get “wild” at the upcoming Keeping GA Wild Family Festival at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center near Mansfield, Georgia, scheduled for Sat., May 20, 2023 (9 am – 2 pm). Free admission includes an array of activities that focus on Georgia …
Mansfield, Ga. From the excited hum in the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center banquet hall to children flocking to a presentation on native turtles, the Georgia Youth Birding Competition returned to full form last weekend. After three years of COVID-forced …
Living the “city life” doesn’t mean you don’t also love the outdoors life! Join us as we help host the Great Outdoors Day on the Atlanta BeltLine on Sat. May 6 and celebrate our incredible natural spaces and how communities and wildlife co-exist within …
Social Circle, Ga. Spring is springing, and along with seeing greener trees and budding blooms, you might see a variety of wildlife that have been “hidden” throughout the winter months, including black bears. “Are you BearWise?” asks the Georgia Department …
Brunswick, Ga. With sea turtle and manatee sightings on the rise on Georgia’s coast, boaters should be on the lookout for these big and rare animals. Boat strikes are a leading cause of sea turtle strandings and manatee injuries and deaths. Manatees and …
Social Circle, Ga. Four budding bird artists have been selected as T-shirt Art Contest winners in Georgia’s 17th annual Youth Birding Competition, according to the state Department of Natural Resources. A golden eagle drawing by Kevin Lin, a Duluth 11th- …
Social Circle, Ga. If your angling skills need a new challenge this year, it’s time to triple up your catch and take on the Georgia Trout Slam. Catch all three species of trout found in Georgia (rainbow, brown and brook) within a calendar year and you …
Social Circle, Ga. An Athens resident has been named chief of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Conservation Section. Matt Elliott previously served as an assistant chief in Wildlife Conservation, which is part of DNR’s Wildlife …
Social Circle, Ga. Do you remember the first fish you caught? Even if you don’t remember all the details, I bet you remember how it made you feel. You can help generate the same feeling for your kids when you bring them to a Family or Kids Fishing Event, …
Social Circle, Ga. Last year, Arizona resident Michael Lopez traveled across seven states, twice, so he could complete his Georgia Bass Slam. Spurred on by an initial catch of a brilliantly colored redeye bass from Jacks River in Fannin County, he found …
A two-year bass tagging project on the Flint River conducted by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) and Auburn University remains underway this year – and researchers need your help! Through this project, …
Six grant projects announced today by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources will improve public opportunities to see and learn about native animals and plants statewide. The proposals chosen by the DNR Wildlife Resources Division for this year’s …
The last week of March hitting the calendar means trout stocking trucks hitting the road headed to your favorite North Georgia waterways. Trout fishing opportunities will be abundant as the Georgia Trout Program returns to stocking over one million trout …
Let’s talk turkey. The Georgia turkey hunting season to be exact. The statewide turkey hunting season opens on private land on Sat., April 1, 2023, and on public lands, including Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and National Forest land, on Sat., April 8, …
Social Circle, GA Monday, March 27, 2023 - 14:37 Before heading out to the woods for a turkey hunt, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division encourages all hunters to take time to review important turkey hunting safety tips. …
Do you need hunter education before heading out in pursuit of a gobbler? You have options! Hunters in need of the Georgia hunter education course can choose to go completely online or attend a classroom course, according to the Georgia Department of …
In the spring, it is not unusual to see young wildlife that appear to be alone. Before you attempt to help – STOP and remember that it is best to leave wildlife where they are found, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife …
Springtime is prime time along Georgia’s Colonial Coast Birding Trail to see birds decked out in beautiful breeding plumage. Wildlife biologist Tim Keyes of the state Department of Natural Resources said spring is when “even ordinarily drab birds look …
The forecast is excellent for a successful fishing trip! Want to better ensure your fishing success at your local waterway? No need to consult a crystal ball to get the fishing outlook, just check the updated Georgia Fishing Forecasts! Georgia Department …
