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If you were looking for a reason to go trout fishing, we have just the ticket.
Spalding County native Katherine Darsey was recently promoted to Chief of Administrative Services for Georgia’s State Park system, a division of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). For the past six years, she has served as manager of Indian Springs State Park in Flovilla, thought to be the oldest state park in the nation and best known for its mineral-rich spring water.
After more than 25 years of work by conservationists, the imperiled smooth coneflower has reached a recovery milestone: a downlisting from endangered to threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act
A Florida woman has tied the Georgia Saltwater Game Fish Record for Florida Pompano (Trachinotus carolinus) after her catch was certified by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) this week.
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.
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!