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Hunting repeatedly shows itself as a safe sport.
A proposal to amend the recreational fishing regulations for Red Drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) has been postponed pending a thorough review of public comments by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the agency announced today.
In Georgia, the gopher tortoise will not be added to the federal Endangered Species Act list in large part because of the power of partnerships.
Public Unveiling is 10 a.m., November 4, at Panola Mountain State Park in Stockbridge.
Will you take advantage of the upcoming week-long primitive weapons deer hunting season opening Saturday, Oct. 15?
Planning on hunting during the primitive weapons deer hunting season that opens on Oct. 15? Wait!
Georgia’s territorial waters re-opened to commercial and recreational shellfish harvest effective 6:00 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022.
Hey, kids! Do you enjoy nature as well as creating artwork? Georgia’s 17th annual Youth Birding Competition invites resident children and teens to celebrate birds through a T-shirt art contest.
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).