Springtime brings many species of wildlife, including black bears, back into public view. Being BearWise means knowing what to do when you see a bear, says the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). “As expected, bears …
Don’t remove wildlife from their habitat! Before you pick up or attempt to assist any wildlife, no matter its age or condition, remember that it is best to leave all wildlife, including young birds, bunnies, or fawns where they are found, according to the …
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 for this year’s …
Selected applicants will now be invited to the second-level application, marking the final level of the application process for their proposals. This cycle will commit $24.6 million in funding to support local parks and trails systems and state-owned lands …
Are your waters safe from invaders? Whether you are an angler, boater, or other outdoor water recreation enthusiast, be on the lookout for Aquatic Nuisance Invaders (ANS) and report them, if seen, says the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife …
Gainesville, Ga.Trout stocking trucks are rolling right now to stock your favorite North Georgia waterways. When is your next fishing trip? It has been a long winter, but spring is here and thanks to the long-standing partnership between the Georgia …
Social Circle, GA Thursday, March 20, 2025, 14:00 pm Wait! Before heading out for your first turkey hunt of the season, be sure to review some turkey hunting safety tips, encourages the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division ( …
Before the statewide turkey season opens, youth and mobility-impaired hunters get an early chance to harvest a gobbler on private lands during a special opportunity turkey season on March 22-23, 2025, according to the Georgia Department of Natural …
When can you get in the woods to get a gobbler? The statewide Georgia turkey hunting season opens on private land on Sat., March 29, 2025, and on public lands, including Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and National Forest land, on Sat., April 5, 2025. …
Good news: You have more time to comment on Georgia’s draft 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan, a statewide strategy that guides the conservation of everything from manatees to monarch butterflies. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has added another …
Bass fishing is a favorite activity at Paradise Public Fishing Area (PFA), located in Enigma, Ga., and fisheries management staff with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) are continuously looking for ways to …
If you value Georgia’s wildlife and wild places, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources wants to know what you think about a newly updated strategy aimed at making sure our state stays wild. From Feb. 19-March 21, a draft of Georgia’s revised State …
Gov. Brian and First Lady Marty Kemp joined Georgia Department of Natural Resources leaders today in recognizing four corporate forest landowners for stewardship and land management practices benefiting Georgia wildlife. Georgia Power, Weyerhaeuser, …
Winner, winner, fish for dinner! Congratulations to Michael Mooney of Grovetown, GA (Columbia County) on winning the Grand Prize for the 2024 Georgia Bass Slam. Mr. Mooney was one of 67 anglers that got a Georgia Bass Slam in 2024, according to the …
Invasive snails found around the state can cause harm to aquatic environments, and to public health (if consumed). Now, more than ever, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) continues to encourage anglers, boaters, …
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) has confirmed through the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories that a hunter-harvested deer sampled for routine surveillance …
A Watkinsville teacher’s proposal to study and collect data on a creek in the northeast Georgia city earned her school a $1,000 grant from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. The agency announced today that Lyndsay Goeckeritz, a fourth-grade …
Commercial fishermen can take to the water beginning at 12 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2025, 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 …
As winter rolls in, the start of registration for Georgia’s popular Youth Birding Competition is a welcomed reminder that the fun and excitement of this annual birdathon and the fascinating spring migration it centers on are only a few months away. The …
The time has come for students to start creating their most fin-tastic artwork! The International Fish Art Contest for 2024-25 is underway. This contest program is free to enter and open to youth in kindergarten through grade 12 anywhere in the world, …
