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As summer officially arrives and people take to outdoor activities, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) urges the public to learn more about aquatic nuisance species and how they can be kept out of state waters.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Coastal Resources Division (CRD) invites residents and visitors to celebrate Georgia’s coast during Beach Week 2026, a series of free, family-friendly events designed to bring coastal education directly to the beach.
A proposed pilot red snapper fishing season for Georgia’s recreational anglers has been delayed following a federal court ruling that halted a series of Exempted Fishing Permits (EFPs) for South Atlantic states.
Back by popular demand, Hunting & Fishing Night returns to Truist Park on August 29, 2026, as Georgia-based Realtree®, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and the Atlanta Braves team up once again for a night celebrating Braves baseball, outdoor tradition, conservation, and fun for the whole family.
In late spring and early summer, you might note that Canada geese become more noticeable in many Georgia communities. Why is that?
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Coastal Resources Division announced that Georgia's commercial food shrimp season will open in state territorial waters at 8 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
In response to a 2018 fish kill in Dawsonville, Georgia DNR worked with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to develop a draft restoration plan to benefit the federally threatened Cherokee darter and other species impacted by a chemical spill. This U.S. Department of the Interior news release provides details about the proposed plan, including how the public can review it and provide comments.
Georgia’s list of protected wildlife is being updated.
Recreational and commercial oyster harvesting in Georgia will close at 6 a.m. June 1, 2026, and re-open for the year thirty minutes before sunrise on Thursday, October 1, 2026, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today.
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Sharing our waterways with alligators is nothing new in Georgia.
Another hunting season is on the horizon.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (DNR WRD) recently received funding support from Rayonier to strengthen emergency response capabilities through the purchase of chainsaw kits for DNR crews.
DNR is seeking public input on a proposal to reduce Georgia’s recreational daily creel limit for red drum from five fish to three fish and adjust the slot size limit from 14–23 inches total length to 15–24 inches total length.
Registration is now open for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Coastal Resources Division (CRD) John Pafford Memorial Kids Fishing Event, scheduled for 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 13.
Georgia DNR’s Coastal Resources Division has launched GeorgiaRedSnapper.com, a new website providing anglers with information about Georgia’s July–August 2026 red snapper season. The site explains trip registration, mandatory catch reporting through the VESL app, regulations, participation requirements, and other resources supporting the Georgia Red Snapper Project.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pleased to announce the launch of the Vince Dooley Battlefield Trust Fund Program, a new state-funded grant initiative dedicated to preserving and permanently protecting Georgia’s historic battlefield lands.
This Independence Day, Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites invites Georgians and visitors alike to celebrate a historic milestone: America’s 250th anniversary. Across the state, parks and historic sites will host a wide range of events honoring the nation’s founding, blending history, recreation and family-friendly fun.