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The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has extended the state’s commercial and recreational food shrimp season through 6:15 p.m. Jan. 15, 2026.
The Coastal Resources Division (CRD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources has certified a new women’s state saltwater angling record for Florida pompano.
Two marinas along Georgia’s coast have been newly certified under the Georgia Clean Marina Program, recognizing their commitment to protecting coastal waters and implementing environmentally responsible business practices.
Commercial fishermen can take to the water beginning at 12 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2026, to take advantage of the opening day of shad season, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).
Teachers and students across the state are invited to celebrate wildlife through art by participating in the 36th annual Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Coastal Resources Division is enhancing oyster reef habitat at the Romerly Marsh Creek inshore artificial reef in Chatham County by hand-deploying approved concrete modules to restore intertidal oyster reefs, improve water quality, support fisheries and strengthen coastal resilience with help from conservation partners and volunteers.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources on Thursday announced the appointment of Bart Gobeil, president of Platform Strategies and longtime public servant, to the state’s Coastal Marshlands Protection Committee (CMPC) and Shore Protection Committee (SPC). His term will run from Jan. 1, 2026, through Dec. 31, 2030.
George T. Bagby State Park, located along the shores of Lake Walter F. George (also know as Lake Eufaula) in Southwest Georgia, celebrated renovations to its Visitor Center and the addition of overnight accommodations and new amenities for parkgoers. The ribbon-cutting ceremony brought together state and local leaders, including State Representative Gerald Greene who was instrumental in securing funding support through the legislature and Governor’s office.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Coastal Resources Division (CRD) is seeking qualified applicants to fill open seats on two marine fisheries advisory panels that provide critical public input on coastal fishery management issues.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Wildlife Resources Division has received notification of a preliminary positive Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) test result for a deer in Atkinson County.
‘Tis the season for looking endlessly for the perfect gift.
On Friday, November 21, 2025, at approximately 4:15 p.m., the Marsh Landing Dock on Sapelo Island was struck by the ferry Katie Underwood. A total of forty-one (41) occupants were on board at the time of the incident. No injuries have been reported.
The Georgia Hunters for The Hungry®️ (GHFTH) program allows hunters the opportunity to give back in a big way!
Two Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites Administrators were recognized for their exceptional effort and visitor service during two Administrator Conferences. The first conference was held for the southern regions of the state at Jack Hill State Park on November 4th, and the second was held for the northern regions at Don Carter State Park on November 18th. Both featured guest speakers, Q+A discussions for critical administrative duties, team building sessions, and a division-wide update from Director Angie Johnson.
Monarch butterfly enthusiasts, we need your help again.
Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces the selection of Chris Harper as the next Director of the Wildlife Resources Division (WRD), effective December 1, 2025.
CRD has submitted a federal Exempted Fishing Permit request that would establish a two-month recreational Red Snapper season in federal waters off Georgia’s coast beginning in 2026.
Hey, kids! Do you enjoy nature as well as creating artwork? Georgia’s 20th annual Youth Birding Competition invites children and teens from across the state to celebrate birds through its T-shirt art contest.
Coastal boaters are cautioned to be on the lookout after an earlier-than-normal sighting of North Atlantic right whales along the Georgia/South Carolina coast.