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With thousands of participating Georgia hunters, statistics show that only a small percentage of those are ever involved in any type of incident, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Reso

Social Circle, Ga.

The Georgia deer hunting season started with archery last month, and now sportsmen and women are anticipating primitive weapons opening day on Oct. 12.

ATLANTA, GA

With Gov. Brian Kemp declaring a state of emergency due to Hurricane Helene, Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) personnel are gearing up in preparation for the incoming storm system.

Social Circle, Ga.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has long offered a helping hand for projects that help people experience the state’s native wildlife and natural habitats.

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

Thinking of where you can find the best dove field for this year’s hunts? Before you make the big decision, be sure you have completed a hunter education course.

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

Why plan a trip to one or more of Georgia’s 11 Public Fishing Areas (PFA)? 

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

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

WAYCROSS, Ga

For the second year in a row, Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) researchers are conducting a blue catfish tagging project on the Satilla River and need your

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

Chalk up another solid season for bald eagles nesting in Georgia.

Blairsville, GA.

Get ready shooting enthusiasts! The new Union County Gun Range celebrated its grand opening and is ready for visitors.

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) urges anglers and boaters to be aware and help prevent further spread of an invasive mystery snail recently discovered

Social Circle, Ga.

One of the most easily identifiable birds, the Canada goose has the amazing ability to thrive in a variety of habitats.

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

Are you headed out to explore the great Georgia outdoors? Be BearWise!

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) announced the promotion of Lee Taylor to the Chief of the WRD Game Management Section.

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) announces the promotion of Kaitlin Goode to Chief of Communication, Education and Outreach.

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is proud to announce the Georgia winners of the Fish Art Contest.

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

While most Georgians treasure seeing backyard wildlife like songbirds and squirrels, the sentiment might fade if you find wildlife digging through your trash can or tearing open bags of pet food on

Brunswick, GA.

Georgia’s nesting season for loggerhead sea turtles began with a three-island rush last weekend. A nest each was found on Wassaw and Jekyll islands, plus two on Blackbeard.

BRUNSWICK, Ga.

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

ATLANTA, GA

The Georgia Board of Natural Resources on April 24 named a former congressman as the recipient of the 2023 Rock Howard Conservation Achievement Award during its meeting on Jekyll Island.