It’s hard to overstate the value of Ceylon. Now a state-owned wildlife management area, only about two years ago the 24,000 acres in Camden County made up one of the largest unprotected wildlands on the U.S. East Coast. Jason Lee, a Georgia Department of …
The Georgia dove hunting season opens Sat. Sept. 3, 2022, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). “The opening day of dove hunting season is a highly anticipated event for wing shooters, and it always …
August means it is time to pack on the pounds, for bears. Female bears increase food intake and continue to teach foraging skills to their cubs, sometimes venturing outside of their home range, as they prepare for the upcoming winter, according to the …
Before you hit the field for the upcoming dove season, make 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 Natural Resources’ …
Waterfowl hunters looking to get an early start on the season can take advantage of the upcoming early teal and early Canada goose hunting seasons, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. Early Canada goose …
Calling all recreational target shooting enthusiasts! The Clybel Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Shooting Range, located in central Georgia, has re-opened after an intensive eight-month renovation, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ …
EVENT IS FULL - Waitlist Only Available Ladies, have you ever wanted to head out to go backpacking or fishing or shooting, but not sure where to start? The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division can help! The 11th Annual …
Looking for a healthy, sustainable source of protein and a good woodland hike? Squirrel hunting season, which opens August 15, can meet those goals, and get everyone excited about fall hunting seasons, according to the Georgia Department of Natural …
Loggerhead sea turtle nesting in Georgia hit a new high this week as the big reptiles beat their modern-day best for most nests on the state’s beaches.With nesting slowing and hatching surging, the nest count reached 3,953 Sunday and crawled past 3,960 …
Take Note of Major Changes and Season Clarifications. Are you ready to plan out your hunting season adventures? Grab a copy of the new 2022-2023 Georgia Hunting Seasons and Regulations Guide. You can find it online, on the Go Outdoors GA app, and in print …
Invasive Zebra Mussels Found Attached to Boat Motor Prior to Launch For the second time in just over one year, Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) staff responded to a citizen inquiry about invasive zebra mussels …
ATLANTA, Ga. The inaugural class of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Career Academy graduated Friday during a ceremony on Jekyll Island. Twenty-one high schoolers from across the state were selected from a pool of more than 250 applicants for …
Georgia’s first statewide survey of bald eagle nests in five years showed the national bird nesting in record numbers, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Survey flights this winter and spring to find and monitor nesting bald eagles …
Summertime fishing goal suggestion – visit as many of Georgia’s 11 Public Fishing Areas (PFA) as you can before the season is over. PFAs are managed for fishing by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD), and most …
It’s a tie! The shoal bass state record was broken just last year, and now that record has been tied. Clark Wheeler of Arabi, GA is the proud new angler that will share the shoal bass state record. His catch, caught on April 16 on the Flint River near …
Catch five different black bass species and you have a Georgia Bass Slam! This program recognizes anglers with the knowledge and skill to catch different species of bass in a variety of habitats across the state, while also stimulating interest in the …
Pass the dinner plate, because catfish is on the menu! Catfishing provides great opportunities for new and experienced anglers, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. “If you are looking for a way to get …
What to do when flightless geese make a molting mess. 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 sometimes bring them …
Gov. Brian Kemp recognized three corporate forest landowners Monday for their stewardship and land management practices benefiting wildlife across Georgia. Georgia Power, Weyerhaeuser and CatchMark Timber Trust are the agency’s 2022 Forestry for Wildlife …
Time to make your duck, dove and goose hunting plans for the year. The 2022-2023 migratory bird season hunting dates and regulations were recently approved by the Board of Natural Resources, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ …
