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Georgia Department of Natural Resources Press Releases

323 Press Releases
  • Published on June 27, 2023 - 19:30 GMT

    Survey: Eagle Nesting Strong, Coast Rebounds From Bird Flu

    Social Circle, Ga. Survey leader Dr. Bob Sargent of the state Department of Natural Resources said nesting success was average to above-average in areas surveyed. Sargent, a program manager with DNR’s Wildlife Conservation Section, called the findings “ …

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  • Published on June 21, 2023 - 15:08 GMT

    Chronic Wasting Disease Detected In Florida Deer; Help Prevent Spread To Georgia

    Social Circle, Ga. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced today that Chronic Wasting Disease has been detected in a road-killed deer sampled for routine surveillance in Holmes County, Florida, a first for that state. The …

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  • Published on June 15, 2023 - 17:43 GMT

    Don’t Let Flightless Geese Cause Frustration

    Social Circle, Ga. The Canada goose thrives in a variety of habitats, including such areas as neighborhood ponds, office complexes, city parks and other developed areas. This ability to habitat-adapt can bring them near people. This closeness can be extra …

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  • Published on June 14, 2023 - 15:01 GMT

    Gov. Kemp, DNR Announce 2023 Forestry For Wildlife Partners

    Gov. Brian Kemp recognized three corporate forest landowners today for their stewardship and land management practices benefiting wildlife across Georgia. Weyerhaeuser, Forest Investment Associates and Georgia Power are the agency’s 2023 Forestry for …

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  • Published on June 14, 2023 - 05:47 GMT

    The Evolution Of A Georgia Bass Slam Angler

    Social Circle, Ga. In 2019, angler Nick O’Conor of Dallas, Georgia managed to reel in five black bass species and got his first Georgia Bass Slam. Aware that there are 10 black bass species found in Georgia, Nick knew he wanted more. This began a journey …

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  • Published on June 8, 2023 - 17:29 GMT

    Migratory Bird Hunting Dates And Regulations Approved For 2023-2024 Season

    Social Circle, Ga. Waterfowl hunters can start making plans as the 2023-2024 migratory bird season hunting dates and regulations were recently approved by the Board of Natural Resources, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife …

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  • Published on June 7, 2023 - 16:05 GMT

    Georgia Quota Hunt Application Period Begins June 1

    Social Circle, Ga. Beginning June 1, hunters can apply electronically for quota hunts including youth, deer, alligator, waterfowl, dove and many others, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division “Quota hunts are …

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  • Published on June 7, 2023 - 16:04 GMT

    Being Bearwise When Exploring Outdoors

    Social Circle, Ga. Georgia is fortunate to have a healthy population of home to the black bears. This incredible species may be found in the north Georgia mountains, in central Georgia along the Ocmulgee River, in and around the Okefenokee Swamp in …

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  • Published on May 30, 2023 - 17:06 GMT

    NSSF, USFWS, And Taurus Release Latest Video In The “Partner With A Payer” Film Series: Highlighting Manufacturers and Their ...

    Washington, D.C. NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, highlights a partnership with Taurus Holdings, Inc., in support of the “Partner with a Payer®” initiative by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS). In the video, titled “Building Our …

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  • Published on May 30, 2023 - 17:06 GMT

    Celebrate Time on the Water During National Fishing and Boating Week: Two Free Fishing Days!

    Social Circle, Ga. If offered a chance to go boating or fishing, most people will instantly say “yes!” Let the celebration of National Fishing and Boating Week (June 3-11, 2023), which includes two FREE Fishing Days, give you a reason to extend that invite …

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  • Published on May 24, 2023 - 15:12 GMT

    Young Georgia Artists Claim National And State Honors In The 2023 Fish Art Contest®

    The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is proud to announce the Georgia winners of the 25th Anniversary Fish Art Contest, including two national champions. The Wildlife Forever Fish Art Contest, which includes the Georgia Fish Art Contest, is an …

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  • Published on May 24, 2023 - 15:12 GMT

    What To Do When Backyard Wildlife Becomes Too Wild

    Social Circle, Ga. It’s nice to see songbirds at the bird bath and rabbits hopping around your backyard. But what do you do when wildlife digs through your trash or eats up the pet food you stored in the garage? Most people have had some sort of human- …

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  • Published on May 17, 2023 - 16:29 GMT

    Loggerhead Nesting Season Begins with Blackbeard

    The annual cycle of these massive turtles returning to beaches in the Southeast to lay their eggs began in Georgia Monday with a single nest on Blackbeard, a barrier island off the northern end of Sapelo Island. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which …

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  • Published on May 3, 2023 - 14:54 GMT

    Keeping Georgia Wild Family Festival Scheduled for May 20

    Let’s get “wild” at the upcoming Keeping GA Wild Family Festival at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center near Mansfield, Georgia, scheduled for Sat., May 20, 2023 (9 am – 2 pm).    Free admission includes an array of activities that focus on Georgia …

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  • Published on May 3, 2023 - 13:49 GMT

    Back In Birds: Youth Birding Competition Draws Crowd

    Mansfield, Ga. From the excited hum in the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center banquet hall to children flocking to a presentation on native turtles, the Georgia Youth Birding Competition returned to full form last weekend. After three years of COVID-forced …

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  • Published on April 26, 2023 - 14:13 GMT

    Great Outdoors Day On The Atlanta Beltline

    Living the “city life” doesn’t mean you don’t also love the outdoors life! Join us as we help host the Great Outdoors Day on the Atlanta BeltLine on Sat. May 6 and celebrate our incredible natural spaces and how communities and wildlife co-exist within …

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  • Published on April 18, 2023 - 14:52 GMT

    Do You Know What To Do If You See A Black Bear? Be Bearwise

    Social Circle, Ga. Spring is springing, and along with seeing greener trees and budding blooms, you might see a variety of wildlife that have been “hidden” throughout the winter months, including black bears. “Are you BearWise?” asks the Georgia Department …

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  • Published on April 13, 2023 - 15:08 GMT

    Boating Caution: Slow Down, Watch Out For Manatees, Sea Turtles

    Brunswick, Ga. 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 …

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  • Published on April 13, 2023 - 15:08 GMT

    DNR Announces T-Shirt Art Winners In Youth Birding Competition

    Social Circle, Ga. Four budding bird artists have been selected as T-shirt Art Contest winners in Georgia’s 17th annual Youth Birding Competition, according to the state Department of Natural Resources. A golden eagle drawing by Kevin Lin, a Duluth 11th- …

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  • Published on April 11, 2023 - 16:16 GMT

    Triple Up Your Catch For A Georgia Trout Slam

    Social Circle, Ga. If your angling skills need a new challenge this year, it’s time to triple up your catch and take on the Georgia Trout Slam. Catch all three species of trout found in Georgia (rainbow, brown and brook) within a calendar year and you …

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