Social Circle, Ga. While many animals remain “hidden” throughout the winter months, spring brings wildlife, including black bears, back into view. Make sure you are BearWise and know what to do when a bear makes an appearance this spring, encourages the …
Social Circle, Ga. Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - 09:23 Are you heading out for a turkey hunt this year? Before you go, be sure to review turkey hunting safety tips before heading to the woods, encourages the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife …
Social Circle, Ga. Six grant projects announced today by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources will improve public opportunities to see and learn about native animals and plants statewide. The proposals chosen by the DNR Wildlife Resources Division …
Atlanta, Ga. Under the leadership of Commissioner Walter Rabon, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced its renewed commitment to providing hunting, fishing, and other outdoor recreational opportunities for those with mobility …
Social Circle, Ga. The statewide Georgia turkey hunting season opens on private land on Sat., March 30, 2024, and on public lands, including Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and National Forest land, on Sat., April 6, 2024. Turkey season ends statewide (on …
Atlanta, Ga. Selected applicants will advance to the second-level application, marking the final level of the application process for their proposals. This funding cycle will allocate an impressive $20.6 million to support local parks and trails systems …
Social Circle, Ga. When the stakes are as high as keeping Georgia waters safe from invaders, the vigilance doesn’t end. All anglers, boaters and outdoor recreation enthusiasts are encouraged to look for Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) when spending time …
A recent announcement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shared that over $1.3 billion in apportionments will be disbursed to U.S. states through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration (WSFR) Program to support fish and wildlife conservation and …
Gainesville, Ga. As the end of March draws near, trout stocking trucks are loading up high-quality trout to head to your favorite North Georgia waterways. Over 200,000 trout are ready for stocking. Thanks to the long-standing partnership between the …
Social Circle, Ga. If you are ready to go bag a gobbler, but need to take a hunter education class first - you have options! Hunters in need of the Georgia hunter education course can choose to go completely online or attend a classroom course, according …
Social Circle, Ga. Over 300 anglers reeled in a Georgia Angler Award last year. Will you be on the 2024 list? The Angler Award program recognizes individuals who catch fish that meet or exceed a specific weight or length for that species, according to the …
Social Circle, Ga. Youth and mobility-impaired hunters utilizing private land have an early chance to harvest a gobbler during a special opportunity turkey season March 23-24, 2024, that takes place prior to the opening of the statewide season, according …
Social Circle, Ga. Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) fisheries biologists and technicians annually update the fishing forecasts for 31 Georgia reservoirs and 19 rivers, and they are available in one convenient …
Social Circle, Ga. How many white-tailed deer should we have in Georgia? The answer varies depending on whom you ask. Management of Georgia's white-tailed deer herd can be a challenging and, at times, controversial topic. According to the Georgia …
Gainesville, Ga. The state fish record for yellow perch is tied. Angler Emerson Mulhall of Cumming, GA reeled in a whopping 2 lb, 9 oz (16 inch) fish on Feb. 18 on Lake Burton, tying the current state record established in 2013, according to the Georgia …
Social Circle, Ga. Georgia’s popular Youth Birding Competition returns for its 18th year with more experience – and enthusiasm – than ever. The annual birdathon held by the state Department of Natural Resources and partners is set for April 12-20, with an …
Social Circle, Ga. Anglers that succeed in earning a Georgia Bass Slam already have earned an accomplishment plus they get some fun rewards, but it’s even more exciting when you win the Grand Prize for the 2023 Bass Slam! Out of the 57 anglers that got a …
Atlanta, Ga. Gov. Brian and First Lady Marty Kemp and Georgia Department of Natural Resources leaders recognized four corporate forest landowners today for their stewardship and land management practices benefiting wildlife across the state. Forest …
Social Circle, Ga. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continues to expand its focus on developing accessible opportunities. The agency hosted its third adaptive hunt since 2021 this month. Five hunters and a hunting buddy were paired with a …
Brunswick, GA. Boaters off the coast of Georgia, South Carolina and northeast Florida are being asked to report sightings of an injured North Atlantic right whale calf. The calf, one of only nine documented in the Southeast so far this winter, has wounds …
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