The top spots continue to fall as Georgia waters keep yielding record fish! Four new state records have been caught since December. The latest state record fish, and pending world record tie, is a redbreast sunfish caught by Lester Roberts of Blackshear. …
Georgia’s nesting season for loggerhead sea turtles started in two places today. The annual cycle of these massive turtles returning to beaches in the Southeast to lay their eggs began early this morning with a nest on Sea Island and four on Cumberland …
Do you have an older kid or teen that would rather be outdoors than inside? We have the perfect summer solution for them. Sign him or her up for a camp at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center in Mansfield, Ga. encourages the Georgia Department of Natural …
Kids want and need your time. So, make time for a lifetime memory for you and your child at a Kids Fishing Event! Research shows that most people are introduced to fishing by a family member, and most consider a family member to be their best fishing …
Mark your calendars because it is time to get “wild” at the Keeping Georgia Wild Family Festival at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center near Mansfield, Georgia, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat., May 21, 2022. Free admission includes an array of …
Test those angling skills this year and grab yourself 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 …
Georgia’s first Youth Birding Competition to blend in-person and virtual participation featured about 120 children and teens scouring the state for birds in a nine-day contest capped by an awards ceremony Saturday night. The 16th annual birdathon organized …
The Canada goose is an adaptable bird that can thrive everywhere from open farmland and rural reservoirs to suburban neighborhood ponds, office complexes, parks and other developed areas. This adaptability sometimes puts them near human populations which …
As spring hits full stride, Daniel Sollenberger will field more calls and emails about snakes. And most will involve two questions: What species is this and what should I do? As for the first question, seldom is the snake a venomous species, according to …
The viral disease called highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in bald eagles in Georgia and has likely undercut nesting success for eagles in the state’s coastal counties, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. The viral …
Warming temperatures will have tegus on the move in southeast Georgia. And reporting sightings of tegus, alive or dead, is needed to keep the big, South American lizards from gaining a foothold in the state, according to the Georgia Department of Natural …
Warmer Spring temperatures means you might get a chance to see all types of wildlife that have not been as visible throughout the winter months, and that includes possible sightings of black bears. “Are you BearWise?” asks the Georgia Department of Natural …
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (March 31, 2022) – 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 …
Warmer days and trout stocking trucks hitting the road signal abundant trout fishing opportunities across North Georgia. Thanks to the long-standing partnership between the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Wildlife Resource Division (WRD) and …
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 you find them, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife …
Time to talk turkey, and some changes in hunting regulations. The Georgia turkey hunting season opens Saturday, April 2, 2022. However, if hunting on public lands, including Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and National Forest land, the season opens on …
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 is currently underway. Through this project, biologists are tagging shoal and largemouth …
Georgia anglers are on a roll. Within the last four months, three new state records have been caught! The latest state record fish is a longnose gar, caught by Rachel Harrison of Adairsville. Her catch, caught on March 19 on the Coosa River near Rome, …
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 …
SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA Tuesday, March 22, 2022 - 13:00 Headed to the woods in search of Ole’ Tom Turkey this Spring? Before going, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division encourages all hunters to take time to review important …
