Social Circle, Ga. Many Georgia hunters eagerly await the opening day of firearms deer hunting season each year. Luckily, that wait is almost over as the statewide deer hunting firearms season opens Sat., Oct. 21 and continues through Jan. 14, 2024. “The …
Social Circle, Ga. Hunters in Georgia have the opportunity for an early “shot” at a deer during the upcoming week-long primitive weapons deer hunting season opening Sat., Oct. 14. Last year, nearly 10,000 deer were harvested by over 26,000 hunters, …
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the appointment of two new deputy commissioners: Thomas Barnard as Deputy Commissioner for Operations and Trevor Santos as Deputy Commissioner for Governmental and Public Affairs, …
Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) staff recently captured non-native flathead catfish while sampling in the Ogeechee River. WRD staff conducts annual catfish sampling in coastal rivers to monitor native species and …
Perry, Ga. Go Draw a Fish Georgia! The Fish Art Contest for 2023-24 is officially underway. Using art and writing, creators and administrators of this international contest hope it can ignite children’s imagination and inspire them to discover more about …
Social Circle, Ga. Hey, kids! Do you enjoy nature as well as creating artwork? Georgia’s 18th annual Youth Birding Competition invites resident children and teens to celebrate birds through a T-shirt art contest. Many famous ornithologists were bird …
Social Circle, Ga. Tuesday, August 29, 2023 - 12:00 Ready to start the Georgia hunting season? If your plans include utilizing a tree stand, don’t overlook important safety precautions. Generally, most hunting incidents that occur each year are related to …
Social Circle, Ga. National Hunting and Fishing Day, the fourth Saturday of every September, is a day meant to recognize generations of hunters and anglers that have given their time and money to help make wildlife conservation programs a success. You are …
Social Circle, Ga. Even though the heat of summer is in full effect, hungry bears are packing on the pounds and female bears are teaching foraging skills to their cubs as they prepare for the winter. These efforts sometimes take bears outside of their home …
Social Circle, Ga. The statewide archery deer hunting season begins Saturday, Sept. 9, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). Last year, 83,000 archery hunters harvested over 45,000 deer. Statewide, …
Social Circle, Ga. Before you pick the best dove field to visit this year, be sure you have completed a hunter education course. Hunters can take the course completely online or take part in a classroom course, according to the Georgia Department of …
Social Circle, Ga. Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a fatal disease affecting deer, has not been detected in Georgia and you can be instrumental in helping keep it out, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division ( …
Social Circle, Ga. If you are interested in bagging some early birds this year, be sure to take advantage of the upcoming early hunting seasons for teal and Canada goose, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division …
Social Circle, Ga. The Georgia dove hunting season opens Sat. Sept. 2, 2023, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). “The anticipation for the fall hunting season really takes off on the opening day of …
Women wanting to explore activities like backpacking, fishing, shooting and more can sometimes be left wondering, how do I get started? We have a great answer! The 12th Annual Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) Workshop, scheduled for Nov. 3-5, 2023, at the …
Alapaha, Ga. At least 75 percent, maybe more, of the flowering plants on earth receive pollination from insects or animals, with elements like wind assisting others. You can help researchers better understand the population status of pollinators by taking …
Teachers and students across the state are invited to celebrate wildlife through art by participating in the 34th 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 blue catfish tagging project on the Satilla River is underway and Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) researchers need your help! Discovered in this waterway a few years ago, fisheries managers hope to use this …
Social Circle, Ga. Squirrel for dinner? Yes, please. Whether fried with gravy, barbeque style, slow cooker, in a casserole, or any other delicious way, squirrel is a healthy, sustainable source of protein. Squirrel hunting season opens August 15 so let’s …
Social Circle, Ga. We know it is summertime now – but hunting season will be here before you know it. To get you ready, the new 2023-2024 Georgia Hunting Seasons and Regulations Guide is now available online, on the Go Outdoors GA app, and in print, …
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