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The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pleased to announce the approval of two grants to the American Battlefield Trust through the Vince Dooley Battlefield Trust Fund Program (VDB Program), supporting the permanent protection of Georgia’s historic battlefield lands.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications through November 16, 2026, for its 2027 Career Academy. This weeklong summer program gives rising high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to build new skills, explore career opportunities and gain hands-on experience in natural resources.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Law Enforcement Division Sergeant Ben Cunningham, a 27-year veteran of the Department. Sergeant Cunningham passed away following a possible medical episode while on duty in Rome, Georgia, and participating in a Law Enforcement Division physical fitness program.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and partners announced an agreement today to re-establish Pine Log Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and protect over 14,000 acres that made up most of the former northwest Georgia WMA prized for outdoor recreation, rare wildlife and imperiled habitats.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Coastal Resources Division (CRD) is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the state’s saltwater fishing regulations that would implement a new Reef/Migratory Fish Endorsement for recreational anglers.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) State Parks Division announced that Stephen C. Foster State Park will officially be renamed Okefenokee State Park, effective September 1, 2026. Located within the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, the state park serves as the Western Entrance to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and provides visitors with opportunities to experience North America’s largest blackwater swamp.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Coastal Resources Division (CRD) has certified a new state saltwater game fish record for Almaco Jack (Seriola rivoliana).
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is proud to announce the revitalization of SPLASH, Georgia’s statewide water safety initiative focused on reducing water-related injuries and fatalities through education, prevention, partnerships, and public outreach. The revitalized SPLASH initiative aims to reestablish the program as a coordinated, statewide, partnership-driven effort dedicated to promoting water safety awareness and saving lives across Georgia.
As summer officially arrives and people take to outdoor activities, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) urges the public to learn more about aquatic nuisance species and how they can be kept out of state waters.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Coastal Resources Division (CRD) invites residents and visitors to celebrate Georgia’s coast during Beach Week 2026, a series of free, family-friendly events designed to bring coastal education directly to the beach.
A proposed pilot red snapper fishing season for Georgia’s recreational anglers has been delayed following a federal court ruling that halted a series of Exempted Fishing Permits (EFPs) for South Atlantic states.
Back by popular demand, Hunting & Fishing Night returns to Truist Park on August 29, 2026, as Georgia-based Realtree®, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and the Atlanta Braves team up once again for a night celebrating Braves baseball, outdoor tradition, conservation, and fun for the whole family.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Coastal Resources Division announced that Georgia's commercial food shrimp season will open in state territorial waters at 8 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
Recreational and commercial oyster harvesting in Georgia will close at 6 a.m. June 1, 2026, and re-open for the year thirty minutes before sunrise on Thursday, October 1, 2026, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (DNR WRD) recently received funding support from Rayonier to strengthen emergency response capabilities through the purchase of chainsaw kits for DNR crews.
DNR is seeking public input on a proposal to reduce Georgia’s recreational daily creel limit for red drum from five fish to three fish and adjust the slot size limit from 14–23 inches total length to 15–24 inches total length.
Registration is now open for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Coastal Resources Division (CRD) John Pafford Memorial Kids Fishing Event, scheduled for 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 13.
Georgia DNR’s Coastal Resources Division has launched GeorgiaRedSnapper.com, a new website providing anglers with information about Georgia’s July–August 2026 red snapper season. The site explains trip registration, mandatory catch reporting through the VESL app, regulations, participation requirements, and other resources supporting the Georgia Red Snapper Project.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pleased to announce the launch of the Vince Dooley Battlefield Trust Fund Program, a new state-funded grant initiative dedicated to preserving and permanently protecting Georgia’s historic battlefield lands.
