REGISTER ONLINE BY MARCH 31 FOR DNR BIRDATHON Georgia’s popular Youth Birding Competition is returning to spring this year and offering in-person and virtual ways for teams to take part. While COVID-19 canceled the competition in 2020 and forced the switch …
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 six proposals selected by the DNR Wildlife Resources Division as 2022 recipients …
The statewide turkey hunting season opens April 2, 2022. However, youth and mobility-impaired hunters utilizing private land have an early chance to harvest a gobbler during the special opportunity turkey season March 26-27, 2022, according to the Georgia …
In just over one year, the same river produces two state record hickory shad. Timmy Woods of Kite, GA was out fishing on the Ogeechee River when he reeled in the new state record hickory shad. His catch weighed 2 lb, 10 oz, and broke the 1-year-old record …
ATLANTA, Ga. 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 $28.1 million in funding to support local parks and trails systems and …
Last year, more than 200 anglers reeled in a Georgia Angler Award for their outstanding catches and got rewarded for it! The Angler Award program recognizes those who catch fish that meet or exceed a specific weight or length for that particular species, …
Anglers, the weather will eventually warm up so be sure to start planning those upcoming fishing trips. To get you prepared, Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) fisheries biologists and technicians have updated the …
ATLANTA, Ga. The Georgia DNR Career Academy, a week-long, overnight summer camp, will be held July 17-23, 2022, at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center in Mansfield and Georgia 4-H at Camp Jekyll on Jekyll Island. High school students will have the …
An Atlanta teacher’s proposal to restore a community nature trail has earned her school a $1,000 grant from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Following is a news release from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources …
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Wildlife Resources announced Friday that Chronic Wasting Disease has been detected in a sample collected from a harvested deer in Alabama, a first for that state. CWD has not been detected in the state of Georgia, …
Start planning your fishing adventures for the new year and be sure to review the updated 2022 Georgia Sport Fishing Regulations Guide, says the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). “Whether you are brand new to …
Commercial fishermen can take to the water beginning at 12 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2022, 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 …
County officials and Georgia Department of Natural Resources representatives recently celebrated the re-opening of the Ochise Landing Boat Ramp in Dodge County. This ramp will give boaters, paddlers and anglers improved access to the Ocmulgee River and be …
This holiday season, no need to go to the stores to get the perfect gift for the outdoors enthusiast on your list. You can gift them a hunting or fishing (or combo) license to help them enjoy the wild places they love, according to the Georgia Department …
Georgia waterfowl hunters will head to their favorite wetland locations when duck season opens Sat., Nov. 20, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). “The waterfowl seasons and bag limits are …
Rocky Mountain Recreation and Public Fishing Area (PFA), located near Rome, Georgia, is one beautiful location for a weekend adventure. Planning on a camping trip or want to use the area shelter or pavilion? Starting December 1, you will need to make your …
Get ready shooters! Two Rivers Gun Range, located in extreme southwest Camden County, officially opens to the public on Friday, Nov. 12. It is one of more than 40 public archery and/or shooting ranges currently available in Georgia. “We are excited to …
Are you ready to Go TROUT Fish Georgia? Beautiful weather and fantastic scenery await you in the northern part of the state, and beginning in November, trout fishing on Georgia’s delayed harvest trout streams will be in full swing, according to the …
Dove Hunters in Franklin County have a new public hunting location available this season. The Chapman Farm Voluntary Public Access (VPA) area is a 303-acre piece of property located near Martin, Ga that will open to dove hunters beginning November 20, 2021 …
Hunters in Dade County have a new public hunting location available this season. The Charles B. Henson Voluntary Public Access (VPA) area is a 786-acre piece of property located near Trenton, Ga that will open to hunters beginning November 1, 2021, …
