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Gov. Brian Kemp recently signed a proclamation officially recognizing Sat. Sept. 27, 2025, as National Hunting and Fishing Day in Georgia. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) is hosting 11 special events to celebrate, so select an event and plan to join us!
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is again 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.
The 2026 Fish Art Contest is now open. This free program is available to youth in kindergarten through grade 12 worldwide, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Wildlife Resources Division.
The public is invited to provide input to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission about upcoming potential changes to red drum management in Georgia at a meeting slated for Sept. 24 in Townsend.
Deer hunters – It’s almost time to head to the woods! Before you climb into a tree stand, remember: Safety First! Don’t forget to review safety precautions.
The wait is almost over! For many Georgians, the true sign of the season isn’t cooler mornings, instead it’s opening day of archery season. The statewide archery deer hunting season begins Saturday, Sept. 13, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced the second year of Outdoors Beyond Barriers (OBB) adaptive hunting opportunities.
Step outside your comfort zone and into the wild! The 14th Annual Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) Workshop is set for October 31–November 2, 2025, at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center.
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).