Atlanta, Ga.Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp joined Georgia Department of Natural Resources leaders this week in recognizing four corporate forest landowners for stewardship and land management practices benefiting Georgia’s wildlife. …
Governor Brian P. Kemp has declared a statewide State of Emergency ahead of Winter Storm Fern. Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) personnel are preparing for the incoming storm, as sub-freezing temperatures and precipitation are forecast to …
Commercial fishermen can take to the water beginning at 12 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2026, to take advantage of the opening day of shad season, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). Shad season is scheduled to …
Teachers and students across the state are invited to celebrate wildlife through art by participating in the 36th annual Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest. The goal of this competition for grades K-5 is to generate knowledge of and appreciation for …
A Bryan County teacher’s proposal to increase biodiversity and ecosystem resilience on campus earned her school a $1,000 grant from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Kari Wilcher, outdoor educator at Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary in …
‘Tis the season for looking endlessly for the perfect gift. This year, make it easy and give the outdoor enthusiast in your life a hunting or fishing (or combo) license to help them enjoy the wild places they love, encourages the Georgia Department of …
The Georgia Hunters for The Hungry®️ (GHFTH) program allows hunters the opportunity to give back in a big way! Hunters can participate in giving venison, the ultimate high-protein, low-fat, organic meat, to those less fortunate. “With a couple of more …
Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces the selection of Chris Harper as the next Director of the Wildlife Resources Division (WRD), effective December 1, 2025. Harper has worked with the WRD since 1999, most recently serving as Assistant …
Coastal boaters are cautioned to be on the lookout after an earlier-than-normal sighting of North Atlantic right whales along the Georgia/South Carolina coast. Anglers videoed two of the endangered whales off Hilton Head, S.C., and Savannah Wednesday …
Waterfowl hunters will soon be able to return to their favorite spots! Georgia’s duck season kicks off Saturday, Nov. 22, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). In addition, youth, active-duty military, …
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has scheduled a public hearing on proposed changes to the state’s “Bird Island Rule” aimed at providing greater protection for seabirds and shorebirds. Public notice and a synopsis of the proposed amendments to …
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) announces the start of the Delayed Harvest trout season on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Anglers can look forward to freshly stocked streams and excellent fishing opportunities, with …
Georgia’s most anticipated tradition for hunters across the state is almost here! Deer hunting firearms season opens Sat. Oct 18 and continues into January 2026, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). “ …
The week-long Georgia primitive weapons deer hunting season begins Sat., Oct. 11. Last year, nearly 6,000 deer were harvested by over 26,000 hunters, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). “It’s that …
The state Department of Natural Resources announced today that the Georgia Gopher Tortoise Conservation Initiative has reached its goal of permanently protecting 65 viable tortoise populations. No. 65 is an easement that will conserve over 250 tortoises …
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is again offering a helping hand to projects that help people experience the state’s native wildlife and natural habitats. The opportunity comes from the agency’s Wildlife Viewing Grants Program. Grant proposals …
Gov. Brian Kemp recently signed a proclamation officially recognizing Sat. Sept. 27, 2025, as National Hunting and Fishing Day in Georgia. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) is hosting 11 special events to …
The 2026 Fish Art Contest is now open. This free program is available to youth in kindergarten through grade 12 worldwide, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Wildlife Resources Division. “While we ultimately hope all kids get …
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced the second year of Outdoors Beyond Barriers (OBB) adaptive hunting opportunities. There are eight hunts lined up and ready to go, but don’t wait, the deadline is Sept. 10 to get your …
The wait is almost over! For many Georgians, the true sign of the season isn’t cooler mornings, instead it’s opening day of archery season. The statewide archery deer hunting season begins Saturday, Sept. 13, according to the Georgia Department of Natural …
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