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Twelve schoolchildren have been announced as statewide winners in the annual Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest.
With nesting season starting soon for seabirds and shorebirds on Georgia’s coast, the state Department of Natural Resources is spreading the word about stronger bird-friendly protections on offshore islands and bars critical for nesting, raising chicks, roosting and feeding.
If you could only choose one source for fishing information for the lake or river you plan to visit, we have a suggestion: the Georgia Fishing Forecasts.
Over 300 anglers reeled in a Georgia Angler Award last year. Will you be on the 2026 list?
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.
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.
CRD seeks public comment on a proposed rule allowing certified shellfish farmers more time to harvest oysters during summer closed season.
It’s almost turkey time – and not the kind that leaves you stuffed after family gatherings.
Don’t become a statistic this season.
For the first time ever, Georgians can show support for their State Parks and Historic Sites by purchasing a brand-new specialty license plate for vehicles or trailers!
Trout stocking trucks are preparing to head out to many of North Georgia’s favorite trout streams. When will you plan your next fishing trip?
Are Georgia’s waters protected from aquatic invaders?
Youth and mobility-impaired hunters get an early start to turkey season on March 21-22, 2026.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the selection of the 2025-2026 Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program (GOSP) “Conserve Georgia” grants for conservation and outdoor recreation projects. Selected applicants will now be invited to the second-level application, marking the final stage of the application process for their proposals. This cycle will commit $33.2 million to support local parks, trail systems, and state-owned lands.
Eight budding bird artists have been selected as T-shirt Art Contest winners in Georgia’s 20th annual Youth Birding Competition, the state Department of Natural Resources announced today.
Announcing a new freshwater fish state record is a great way to kick off the beginning of March! Georgia has a new state record longnose gar, caught by angler Silas Turner of Hawkinsville, Ga.
$3.1 million in competitive grants awarded for trails in Georgia
Do you enjoy Georgia’s wildlife and wild places?
This tax season, help native animals, plants and habitats survive and even thrive by contributing to the Georgia Wildlife Conservation Fund checkoff when you file your state income taxes.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Coastal Resources Division is encouraging Georgia anglers to submit public comments to NOAA Fisheries on a proposed pilot project that would test improved data collection and management strategies for recreational Red Sna