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SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga

Why should you plan a trip to one or more of Georgia’s 11 Public Fishing Areas (PFA)? Let us tell you!

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga

Don’t let summer slip away without heading out to the local fishing hole and casting a line for catfish. 

Brunswick, GA

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.

Social Circle, GA

The national bird is still flying high in our state.

Social Circle, GA

Feral hogs spread disease and cause extensive damage to wildlife habitat and agricultural crops.

Social Circle, Ga.

The comprehensive revision of Georgia’s State Wildlife Action Plan is in place and in use.

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga

Is it gonna be a Bass or Trout Slam for you in 2025?

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga

Discover the joy of fishing and build lifelong memories with your family this summer! 

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga

Waterfowl hunters – start making your plans! 

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga

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.

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

When planning outdoor adventures, plan to be BearWise too, encourages the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).

Social Circle, GA

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.

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

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 Reso

Social Circle, GA

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 Re

FARGO, GA.

For the third time in less than a year, Georgia has a new freshwater fish state record spotted sunfish! 

JEKYLL ISLAND, GA

Georgia’s nesting season for loggerhead sea turtles began with a first nest discovery on Jekyll Island.

MANSFIELD, GA

Need an event that has outdoors family fun for all?

Social Circle, Ga.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Wildlife Resources Division confirmed a second deer has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD).

Brunswick, Ga.

Georgia beaches are not only vacation hot spots, they are prime spots for nesting shorebirds and seabirds and migrating species foraging for long flights to the Arctic.

MANSFIELD, GA

Ribbon-cutting ceremony held today for the new Joe Tanner Discovery Center, located at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center.

PEARSON, Ga

Georgia has a new freshwater fish state record tie! 

Social Circle, Ga.

Twelve schoolchildren have been announced as statewide winners in the annual Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest.

Social Circle, Ga.

The Canada goose adapts easily to different environments, from open farmland and rural reservoirs to suburban neighborhood ponds, office complexes, parks and other developed areas.

Mansfield, Ga.

The 19th annual Georgia Youth Birding Competition drew about 130 young birders from across the state to Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Saturday.

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

Getting the best or the latest fishing information isn’t a secret. 

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

Over 340 anglers reeled in a Georgia Angler Award last year. Can we beat it in in 2025?