Over 300 anglers reeled in a Georgia Angler Award last year. Will you be on the 2026 list? The Angler Award program recognizes anglers who catch fish that meet or exceed a specific weight or length for that species, according to the Georgia Department of …
It’s almost turkey time – and not the kind that leaves you stuffed after family gatherings. The statewide Georgia turkey hunting season opens on private land on Sat., March 28, 2026. On public lands, including Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and National …
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 all sea turtle …
CLARKESVILLE, Ga.Trout stocking trucks are preparing to head out to many of North Georgia’s favorite trout streams. When will you plan your next fishing trip? As winter transitions to spring, anglers across the region can look forward to another strong …
Don’t become a statistic this season. Before heading out for your first turkey hunt, be sure to review some turkey hunting safety tips, encourages the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). “Pursuing turkeys is an …
Youth and mobility-impaired hunters get an early start to turkey season on March 21-22, 2026. This special opportunity gives youth and mobility-impaired hunters a chance to harvest a gobbler on private lands before the statewide turkey season opens, …
Are Georgia’s waters protected from aquatic invaders? Anglers, boaters and anyone enjoying time on the water are encouraged to watch for Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) and report them if they are spotted, says the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ …
Announcing a new freshwater fish state record is a great way to kick off the beginning of March! Georgia has a new state record longnose gar, caught by angler Silas Turner of Hawkinsville, Ga. His catch, caught on March 5, 2026 on Lake Blackshear near …
Do you enjoy Georgia’s wildlife and wild places? This tax season, help native animals, plants and habitats survive and even thrive by contributing to the Georgia Wildlife Conservation Fund checkoff when you file your state income taxes. No donation is too …
Tag – you’re it! New License Plate featuring a largemouth bass debuts at your local tag office - get it today. When you purchase the brand-new specialty license plate tag featuring a largemouth bass for your vehicle or your trailer, you are supporting …
The start of registration for Georgia’s Youth Birding Competition points to the soon-coming fun and excitement of this popular birdathon, now in its 20th year. Held by the state Department of Natural Resources and partners during the peak of spring bird …
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 …
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Wildlife Resources Division has received notification of a preliminary positive Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) test result for a deer in Atkinson County. The deer, which was collected for disease …
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 …
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