Waterfowl hunters can head to their favorite hunting ground for the Georgia duck hunting season when it opens on Sat., Nov. 23, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). Youth, active military and veterans …
DNR's First Commissioner Recognized with Rock Howard Award The Georgia Board of Natural Resources today named the first commissioner of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Joe D. Tanner, as the 2024 recipient of the Rock Howard …
On Saturday, October 19, at approximately 4:30PM, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (Georgia DNR), and multiple local, state, and federal agencies, responded to a gangway collapse at the Marsh Landing Dock on Sapelo Island. At least 20 people …
Social Circle, Ga.Whenever you're behind the wheel, staying alert is essential. In the fall, however, heightened alertness is crucial due to peak deer activity season, as noted by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division …
Starting November 1, make sure to visit one of Georgia's five Delayed Harvest trout streams. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) highlights that these streams provide exceptional chances for anglers to catch …
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications now through Nov. 15 for its 2025 Career Academy, a week-long summer camp for current 10th and 11th graders interested in exploring careers in natural resources management. The …
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 With thousands of participating Georgia hunters, statistics show that only a small percentage of those are ever involved in any type of incident, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources …
Social Circle, Ga.The wait is almost over. Deer hunting firearms season opens Sat. Oct. 19 and continues into January 2025, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). “We are shaping up for a fantastic deer …
Social Circle, Ga. Wednesday, October 2, 2024 The Georgia deer hunting season started with archery last month, and now sportsmen and women are anticipating primitive weapons opening day on Oct. 12. Hunters using muzzleloaders during primitive weapons …
Social Circle, Ga.The week-long Georgia primitive weapons deer hunting season begins Sat., Oct. 12. Last year, nearly 7,000 deer were harvested by 22,000 hunters, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). …
With Gov. Brian Kemp declaring a state of emergency due to Hurricane Helene, Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) personnel are gearing up in preparation for the incoming storm system. In Atlanta, the State Operations Center was activated to …
Social Circle, Ga.The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has long offered a helping hand for projects that help people experience the state’s native wildlife and natural habitats. But that support just got stronger. For 2025, the DNR Wildlife …
Social Circle, Ga.Teachers and students across the state are invited to celebrate wildlife through art by participating in the 35th annual Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest. The goal of this competition for grades K-5 is to generate knowledge of and …
Social Circle, Ga. Thursday, September 5, 2024 During the 2023-2024 season, 14 of 29 total incidents were tree stand use related, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. Following are tree stand safety tips: …
You are invited to attend any of the multiple free scheduled events celebrating National Hunting and Fishing Day on Sept. 28, 2024, a day made official by Gov. Brian Kemp through a recent signed proclamation. “Hunting and angling continue to be an …
Social Circle, Ga.The statewide archery deer hunting season begins Saturday, Sept. 14, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). Last year, 85,000 archery hunters harvested 55,000 deer. Statewide, hunters …
Calling all eager-to-learn women interested in furthering their awareness of outdoor activities! The 13th Annual Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) Workshop, scheduled for November 1-3, 2024, at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, provides a practical …
Attention Georgia dove hunters! The 2024-2025 dove season is right around the corner. According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD), opening day will kick off the season on Sat. Sept. 7. “Dove season kicks …
Social Circle, Ga.August is designated as Shooting Sports Month according to a recent proclamation signed by Gov. Brian Kemp. That is reason to celebrate! Where should you go? To a Georgia public shooting range, of course! Georgia has more than 45 public …
Hunters can get a jump on the waterfowl season with the upcoming early teal and Canada goose hunting season, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. Early Canada goose season is Sept. 7-29, 2024, with a daily …
