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Spring is springing, and along with seeing greener trees and budding blooms, you might see a variety of wildlife that have been “hidden” throughout the winter months, including black bears.
With sea turtle and manatee sightings on the rise on Georgia’s coast, boaters should be on the lookout for these big and rare animals.
An Athens resident has been named chief of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Conservation Section.
A two-year bass tagging project on the Flint River conducted by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) and Auburn University remains underway this year – and
Six grant projects announced today by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources will improve public opportunities to see and learn about native animals and plants statewide.
In the spring, it is not unusual to see young wildlife that appear to be alone.
Do you need hunter education before heading out in pursuit of a gobbler?
Before heading out to the woods for a turkey hunt, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division encourages all hunters to take time to review important turkey hunting sa
Springtime is prime time along Georgia’s Colonial Coast Birding Trail to see birds decked out in beautiful breeding plumage.
Georgia is offering a helping hand to projects that help people experience the animals, plants and natural habitats emphasized in Georgia’s State Wildlife Action Plan.
Looking for the best holiday gift idea for that special outdoor enthusiast on your list?
An Atlanta teacher’s proposal to design and create birdhouses earned her school a $1,000 grant from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for its 2023 Career Academy now through Nov. 30.
Why is Fall the time of year that you need to be more vigilant while driving?
After more than 25 years of work by conservationists, the imperiled smooth coneflower has reached a recovery milestone: a downlisting from endangered to threatened under the federal Endangered Spec
In Georgia, the gopher tortoise will not be added to the federal Endangered Species Act list in large part because of the power of partnerships.
Planning on hunting during the primitive weapons deer hunting season that opens on Oct. 15? Wait!
Don’t miss the chance to see migratory birds passing through some of coastal Georgia’s best viewing areas this fall.
It’s hard to overstate the value of Ceylon.
August means it is time to pack on the pounds, for bears.