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If you could increase the value of your land to where it would benefit you financially, improve game and fish harvest, and provide ecological improvements, would you be curious?
Why should you plan a trip to one or more of Georgia’s 11 Public Fishing Areas (PFA)? Let us tell you!
Don’t let summer slip away without heading out to the local fishing hole and casting a line for catfish.
Heading out for 2-day red snapper season next Friday and Saturday (July 11th and 12th)? Want a longer season in the future? Help resources managers better understand the fishery by donating your filleted carcass and maybe, just maybe, the information learned will help us get there!
Proposed changes to Georgia’s “Bird Island Rule” aimed at providing greater protection for seabirds and shorebirds are the focus of three upcoming meetings on the coast.
The national bird is still flying high in our state.
Georgia’s State Park System has added GRIT Freedom Chairs to its outdoor accessibility program, Outdoors Beyond Barriers. GRIT Freedom Chairs are a new option for visitors with limited mobility. The hybrid three-wheeled wheelchairs -- a cross between a manual wheelchair and a mountain bike -- are designed for use on dirt trails, gravel, and grass. They are now available for free at four Georgia State Parks thanks to generous support from the Bronco Wild Fund:
Feral hogs spread disease and cause extensive damage to wildlife habitat and agricultural crops. Trapping to remove large groups is the most efficient way to combat this destructive species, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Wildlife Resources Division. And now, thanks to a new program, you can potentially win a big-value prize for participating in the Hog Down Awards Program!
The comprehensive revision of Georgia’s State Wildlife Action Plan is in place and in use.
Is it gonna be a Bass or Trout Slam for you in 2025?
Discover the joy of fishing and build lifelong memories with your family this summer!
Waterfowl hunters – start making your plans!
The Canada goose can thrive in a variety of habitats. However, those habitats often include people-centric areas such as neighborhoods, office complexes, city parks and other developed areas. This can be frustrating for homeowners and property managers when geese begin to molt in the summer, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).
When planning outdoor adventures, plan to be BearWise too, encourages the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Coastal Resources Division (CRD) announces that the 2025 commercial and recreational food shrimp season will open in state waters at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
If you reside in the northern part of the state, it might be a surprise to hear that Georgia is home to an estimated population of around 225,000 alligators. But, if you live south of the fall line, an invisible marker that connects Columbus to Macon to Augusta, you likely are familiar with that fact. No matter where you live, it’s time to get GatorWise, says the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).
Enjoy Free Fishing Days, Family Events, and Top Boating Spots Across Georgia State Parks
Starting June 1, hunters can apply electronically for most quota hunts including certain youth, deer, alligator, waterfowl, dove and many others, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will close the state’s salt waters to commercial and recreational oyster harvesting for human consumption effective 6 a.m. Sunday, June 1, 2025. The closure extends through midnight on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, and applies to all salt waters from the Georgia-South Carolina state line to the Georgia-Florida border.
Just in case you needed an excuse to get out on the water, National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW) is June 1-8 and includes two FREE Fishing Days, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).