Looking for a healthy, sustainable source of protein and a good woodland hike? Squirrel hunting season, which opens August 15, can meet those goals, and get everyone excited about fall hunting seasons, according to the Georgia Department of Natural …
Loggerhead sea turtle nesting in Georgia hit a new high this week as the big reptiles beat their modern-day best for most nests on the state’s beaches.With nesting slowing and hatching surging, the nest count reached 3,953 Sunday and crawled past 3,960 …
Take Note of Major Changes and Season Clarifications. Are you ready to plan out your hunting season adventures? Grab a copy of the new 2022-2023 Georgia Hunting Seasons and Regulations Guide. You can find it online, on the Go Outdoors GA app, and in print …
Invasive Zebra Mussels Found Attached to Boat Motor Prior to Launch For the second time in just over one year, Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) staff responded to a citizen inquiry about invasive zebra mussels …
ATLANTA, Ga. The inaugural class of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Career Academy graduated Friday during a ceremony on Jekyll Island. Twenty-one high schoolers from across the state were selected from a pool of more than 250 applicants for …
Georgia’s first statewide survey of bald eagle nests in five years showed the national bird nesting in record numbers, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Survey flights this winter and spring to find and monitor nesting bald eagles …
Summertime fishing goal suggestion – visit as many of Georgia’s 11 Public Fishing Areas (PFA) as you can before the season is over. PFAs are managed for fishing by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD), and most …
It’s a tie! The shoal bass state record was broken just last year, and now that record has been tied. Clark Wheeler of Arabi, GA is the proud new angler that will share the shoal bass state record. His catch, caught on April 16 on the Flint River near …
Catch five different black bass species and you have a Georgia Bass Slam! This program recognizes anglers with the knowledge and skill to catch different species of bass in a variety of habitats across the state, while also stimulating interest in the …
Pass the dinner plate, because catfish is on the menu! Catfishing provides great opportunities for new and experienced anglers, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. “If you are looking for a way to get …
What to do when flightless geese make a molting mess. The Canada goose thrives in a variety of habitats, including such areas as neighborhood ponds, office complexes, city parks and other developed areas. This ability to habitat-adapt sometimes bring them …
Gov. Brian Kemp recognized three corporate forest landowners Monday for their stewardship and land management practices benefiting wildlife across Georgia. Georgia Power, Weyerhaeuser and CatchMark Timber Trust are the agency’s 2022 Forestry for Wildlife …
Time to make your duck, dove and goose hunting plans for the year. The 2022-2023 migratory bird season hunting dates and regulations were recently approved by the Board of Natural Resources, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ …
Beginning June 1, hunters can apply electronically for quota hunts including youth, deer, alligator, waterfowl, dove and many others, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. “Quota hunts, which place a …
National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW), which includes two free fishing days, provides an excellent reason to get outside and take advantage of the amazing natural resources available in Georgia. Celebrate NFBW from June 4-12, 2022, according to the …
Bears are going to act like bears. That might mean digging through your trash can, knocking down your bird feeder, or eating your pet’s leftover food on the back porch. Thankfully, all these situations are minor, and almost all could be avoided by being …
Whether it is a raccoon rumbling around in a garbage can or a coyote finishing off the pet food left on the back porch, many people have had some sort of human-wildlife conflict issue. Why is wildlife near your home in the first place? It is most commonly …
Birds are at risk from a variety of diseases that can flourish when birds flock to neglected feeders. Wildlife biologist Todd Schneider of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources said the public can help by cleaning their feeders regularly. “A hygienic …
Georgia beaches are not only vacation destinations, they are prime spots for nesting shorebirds and seabirds and for migrating species feeding for long flights to the Arctic. American oystercatchers, Wilson’s plovers and least terns use sites such as …
Twelve schoolchildren were announced today as statewide winners in the Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest. About 1,100 kindergarten through fifth-grade students from 18 public, private and homeschool groups took part in the 32nd annual conservation art …
