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’ …
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, which place a …
National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW), which includes two free fishing days, provides an excellent reason to get outside and take advantage of the amazing natural resources available in Georgia. Celebrate NFBW from June 4-12, 2022, according to the …
Bears are going to act like bears. That might mean digging through your trash can, knocking down your bird feeder, or eating your pet’s leftover food on the back porch. Thankfully, all these situations are minor, and almost all could be avoided by being …
Whether it is a raccoon rumbling around in a garbage can or a coyote finishing off the pet food left on the back porch, many people have had some sort of human-wildlife conflict issue. Why is wildlife near your home in the first place? It is most commonly …
Birds are at risk from a variety of diseases that can flourish when birds flock to neglected feeders. Wildlife biologist Todd Schneider of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources said the public can help by cleaning their feeders regularly. “A hygienic …
Georgia beaches are not only vacation destinations, they are prime spots for nesting shorebirds and seabirds and for migrating species feeding for long flights to the Arctic. American oystercatchers, Wilson’s plovers and least terns use sites such as …
Twelve schoolchildren were announced today as statewide winners in the Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest. About 1,100 kindergarten through fifth-grade students from 18 public, private and homeschool groups took part in the 32nd annual conservation art …
The top spots continue to fall as Georgia waters keep yielding record fish! Four new state records have been caught since December. The latest state record fish, and pending world record tie, is a redbreast sunfish caught by Lester Roberts of Blackshear. …
Georgia’s nesting season for loggerhead sea turtles started in two places today. The annual cycle of these massive turtles returning to beaches in the Southeast to lay their eggs began early this morning with a nest on Sea Island and four on Cumberland …
Do you have an older kid or teen that would rather be outdoors than inside? We have the perfect summer solution for them. Sign him or her up for a camp at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center in Mansfield, Ga. encourages the Georgia Department of Natural …
Kids want and need your time. So, make time for a lifetime memory for you and your child at a Kids Fishing Event! Research shows that most people are introduced to fishing by a family member, and most consider a family member to be their best fishing …
Mark your calendars because it is time to get “wild” at the Keeping Georgia Wild Family Festival at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center near Mansfield, Georgia, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat., May 21, 2022. Free admission includes an array of …
Test those angling skills this year and grab yourself 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 …
Georgia’s first Youth Birding Competition to blend in-person and virtual participation featured about 120 children and teens scouring the state for birds in a nine-day contest capped by an awards ceremony Saturday night. The 16th annual birdathon organized …
The Canada goose is an adaptable bird that can thrive everywhere from open farmland and rural reservoirs to suburban neighborhood ponds, office complexes, parks and other developed areas. This adaptability sometimes puts them near human populations which …
As spring hits full stride, Daniel Sollenberger will field more calls and emails about snakes. And most will involve two questions: What species is this and what should I do? As for the first question, seldom is the snake a venomous species, according to …
The viral disease called highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in bald eagles in Georgia and has likely undercut nesting success for eagles in the state’s coastal counties, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. The viral …
