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Attention Georgia dove hunters! The 2025-2026 dove season is right around the corner.
Scouting for the perfect dove field this season? Before you lock in your plans, make sure you’ve completed a hunter education course.
Duck, duck…Goose! Georgia’s early waterfowl season is almost here.
Campers have a new way to explore one of Georgia’s “Seven Natural Wonders” -- the largest blackwater wetland in North America. Stephen C. Foster State Park just opened its renovated campground, offering guests a comfortable way to explore the iconic Okefenokee Swamp. The upgraded campground features two loops: one designed for RVs with full hookups, and one ideal for tent campers seeking a more close-to-nature experience.
The nearly century-old swimming pools that first brought Franklin D. Roosevelt to Warm Springs, Georgia, have been restored and were celebrated yesterday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Officials from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Friends of Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites, and Little White House Advisory Board attended the ceremony.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Coastal Resources Division (CRD) is inviting public comment on the Georgia Coastal Management Program’s (GCMP) Draft Section 309 Assessment and Strategy for 2026–2030. The draft identifies Coastal Hazards and Wetlands as high-priority areas for enhancement and outlines a five-year plan to strengthen community resilience across coastal Georgia.
The Coastal Resources Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications to fill multiple vacancies on three of its Marine Fisheries Advisory Council’s advisory panels.
Vogel State Park, Georgia’s second-oldest state park, recently celebrated the grand opening of its new visitor center, made possible in part by a $4.67 million grant from the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program. The ribbon-cutting ceremony brought together state and local leaders, officials from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), members of the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund Board of Trustees, and community members to commemorate the occasion.
The Coastal Resources Division (CRD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public town hall to share information and gather input on potential new rules for private recreational dock construction in coastal Georgia.
Georgia hunters, get ready! Squirrel season begins Aug. 15, and you can head to the woods in pursuit of this early season favorite.
In celebration of National Public Lands Day, Georgia’s State Parks and Historic Sites are encouraging citizens to volunteer for a variety of projects on Saturday, September 27. In return, volunteers enjoy free admission to more than 60 state parks and historic sites across Georgia. The annual event is called “Your State Parks Day” and is sponsored by Friends of Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving, supporting, and celebrating the state’s natural and historical treasures.
The Coastal Resources Division (CRD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking qualified applicants to serve on a committee that advises CRD’s Georgia Coastal Management Program (GCMP).
In recognition of Georgia traditions and the positive impact of the shooting sports industry on the state’s economy, Governor Brian Kemp has officially proclaimed August as Shooting Sports Month in Georgia.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Coastal Resources Division (CRD), in collaboration with an experienced coastal engineer and contractor, has released a new guidance document to support the design and implementation of living shorelines along the Georgia coast.
Hunters and anglers – good news! The 2025-2026 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations and Seasons guide is now available both online and in print.
With cooler temperatures on the horizon and the promise of changing leaves in the air, Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites is inviting travelers to experience one of the most colorful times of year. Whether visitors are looking for a quiet paddle, scenic hike, or cozy getaway, Georgia’s diverse state park system offers picture-perfect fall foliage experiences with options for every kind of adventurer.
If you could increase the value of your land to where it would benefit you financially, improve game and fish harvest, and provide ecological improvements, would you be curious?
Why should you plan a trip to one or more of Georgia’s 11 Public Fishing Areas (PFA)? Let us tell you!
Don’t let summer slip away without heading out to the local fishing hole and casting a line for catfish.
Heading out for 2-day red snapper season next Friday and Saturday (July 11th and 12th)? Want a longer season in the future? Help resources managers better understand the fishery by donating your filleted carcass and maybe, just maybe, the information learned will help us get there!