The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Wildlife Resources Division confirmed a second deer has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD).  The deer, a 4.5 year-old male, was taken in Berrien County approximately 400 yards from the first CWD-positive deer harvest location. The deer was taken by a landowner permittee assisting with ongoing sampling as part of DNR’s CWD response plan.

Georgia beaches are not only vacation hot spots, they are prime spots for nesting shorebirds and seabirds and migrating species foraging for long flights to the Arctic.

Ribbon-cutting ceremony held today for the new Joe Tanner Discovery Center, located at the Charlie Elliott Wildlfie Center.

Georgia has a new freshwater fish state record tie! 

Twelve schoolchildren have been announced as statewide winners in the annual Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest.

The Canada goose adapts easily to different environments, from open farmland and rural reservoirs to suburban neighborhood ponds, office complexes, parks and other developed areas. This ability to adapt sometimes puts them in close quarters with people, which could lead to an increase in geese interactions, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (GADNR WRD).

The 19th annual Georgia Youth Birding Competition drew about 130 young birders from across the state to Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Saturday.

Getting the best or the latest fishing information isn’t a secret. 

Over 340 anglers reeled in a Georgia Angler Award last year. Can we beat it in in 2025? 

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is proud to announce the Georgia winners of the Fish Art Contest. The Wildlife Forever Fish Art Contest, which includes the Georgia Fish Art Contest, is an international competition designed to ignite children’s imagination and inspire them to discover more about fish and fishing. The program is free to enter and open to youth in kindergarten through grade 12 anywhere in the world. 

Don’t remove wildlife from their habitat! Before you pick up or attempt to assist any wildlife, no matter its age or condition, remember that it is best to leave all wildlife, including young birds, bunnies, or fawns where they are found, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (DNR WRD).

Springtime brings many species of wildlife, including black bears, back into public view. Being BearWise means knowing what to do when you see a bear, says the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).

Six 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 rising temperatures have snakes moving and Daniel Sollenberger’s phone ringing.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the selection of the 2024-2025 Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program “Conserve Georgia” grants for conservation and outdoor recreation projects.

Are your waters safe from invaders? Whether you are an angler, boater, or other outdoor water recreation enthusiast, be on the lookout for Aquatic Nuisance Invaders (ANS) and report them, if seen, says the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).

Trout stocking trucks are rolling right now to stock your favorite North Georgia waterways. When is your next fishing trip?

With sea turtle and manatee sightings on the rise on Georgia’s coast, boaters should be on the lookout for these big and rare animals.

Wait! Before heading out for your first turkey hunt of the season, be sure to review some turkey hunting safety tips, encourages the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).