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Social Circle, Ga

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is offering a $1,000 grant to a kindergarten through fifth-grade public or private school teacher in the state who demonstrates exceptional energy and in

MANSFIELD, GA

Calling all recreational target shooting enthusiasts!

Brunswick, GA

Loggerhead sea turtle nesting in Georgia hit a new high this week as the big reptiles beat their modern-day best for most nests on the state’s beaches.With nesting slowing and hatching surging, the

ATLANTA, Ga.

The inaugural class of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Career Academy graduated Friday during a ceremony on Jekyll Island.

Gainesville, GA

Invasive Zebra Mussels Found Attached to Boat Motor Prior to Launch 

Social Circle, Ga
SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

It’s a tie! The shoal bass state record was broken just last year, and now that record has been tied.

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

What to do when flightless geese make a molting mess.

Atlanta, GA
SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

Bears are going to act like bears. That might mean digging through your trash can, knocking down your bird feeder, or eating your pet’s leftover food on the back porch.

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

Whether it is a raccoon rumbling around in a garbage can or a coyote finishing off the pet food left on the back porch, many people have had some sort of human-wildlife conflict issue.

Social Circle, Ga
Brunswick, GA
FOLKSTON, GA

The top spots continue to fall as Georgia waters keep yielding record fish!

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

The Canada goose is an adaptable bird that can thrive everywhere from open farmland and rural reservoirs to suburban neighborhood ponds, office complexes, parks and other developed areas.

Forsyth, GA
Social Circle, Ga

The viral disease called highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in bald eagles in Georgia and has likely undercut nesting success for eagles in the state’s coastal counties, according

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

Warmer Spring temperatures means you might get a chance to see all types of wildlife that have not been as visible throughout the winter months, and that includes possible sightings of black bears.

Social Circle, Ga
SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

In the spring, it is not unusual to see young wildlife that appear to be alone.