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Don’t miss the chance to see migratory birds passing through some of coastal Georgia’s best viewing areas this fall.
The recreational and commercial harvest of shellfish in Georgia’s marine waters will close by administrative order at 6 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, until after the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) determines safe harvesting can restart.
CoastFest 2022, planned for Saturday, Oct. 1, in Brunswick, has been postponed due to the potential impacts of Hurricane Ian, the Coastal Resources Division (CRD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources announced today.
Join in The Celebration at a Fun Outdoor Event on Saturday, September 24!
The annual arrival of pumpkin-spice flavors and cooler temperatures have many people eager for fall getaways. To help leaf peepers plan their autumn escapes, Georgia State Parks has launched “Leaf Watch 2022” to track fall color as it moves across the Peach State. Found at GaStateParks.org/LeafWatch, the travel planner is filled with top trails and overlooks, mountain cabins and campsites, fall events and safe hiking tips.
The Coastal Resources Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources participated in a new study released today aimed at comparing the amount of live bottom versus artificial reefs along the east coast of the United States.
Come celebrate 50 years of National Hunting and Fishing Day at a free, family-friendly outdoor event near you!
Time to start filling the freezer with venison!
While tree stands can provide hunters a great way to pursue deer, don’t overlook important safety precautions before using.
Three lucky anglers who took part in a Coastal Resources Division (CRD) citizen science project were rewarded today with a bait cooler, fishing gear, and other CRD gear.
It’s hard to overstate the value of Ceylon.
Now a state-owned wildlife management area, only about two years ago the 24,000 acres in Camden County made up one of the largest unprotected wildlands on the U.S. East Coast.
The Georgia dove hunting season opens Sat. Sept. 3, 2022, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).
Before you hit the field for the upcoming dove season, make sure you have completed a hunter education course.
August means it is time to pack on the pounds, for bears.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a proposed regulatory change to reduce the daily recreational harvest limit for red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) and establish a vessel limit.
$1.5 million in competitive grants awarded for trails in Georgia.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is offering a $1,000 grant to a kindergarten through fifth-grade public or private school teacher in the state who demonstrates exceptional energy and innovation in teaching life sciences.
Calling all recreational target shooting enthusiasts!
Waterfowl hunters looking to get an early start on the season can take advantage of the upcoming early teal and early Canada goose hunting seasons, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division.
Lumpkin County native Angie Johnson was recently promoted to Assistant Director for Georgia’s State Park system, a division of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). For the past two years, she has served as Chief of Operations, overseeing more than 60 state parks, historic sites and regional offices.