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 …
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 …
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