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SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(9/1/2010)
From monitoring swallow-tailed kites along the coast to surveying rare fishes in highland rivers, the federal State Wildlife Grants Program has funded wildlife conservation across Georgia since 2000. DNR is celebrating the 10-year anniversary with events highlighting wildlife stories and successes the grants helped make possible.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(8/30/2010)
One year in, a multistate project including Georgia has made excellent progress increasing the quality, quantity and connectivity of prime sandhill habitat.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(8/26/2010)
The Board of Natural Resources recently approved the 2010-2011 waterfowl hunting regulations.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(8/26/2010)
The window of opportunity is closing for those interested in applying for a quota deer hunt on select public land and at select State Parks. If you want a chance to hunt, you need to be sure to get your online quota application in before midnight September 1. A total of 35 quota deer hunts on public land and six State Park quota deer hunts are scheduled.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(8/26/2010)
While most Georgians have headed back to work and school, a warm holiday weekend always brings people to the water to celebrate. This Labor Day weekend will be no exception and given that expected level of activity, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division stresses the importance of safety for all boat drivers and passengers.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(8/26/2010)
The end of summer doesn’t have to mean the end of fun in the great outdoors. As Labor Day approaches, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages families to get outdoors over the holiday weekend and continue enjoying outdoor activities into the fall.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(8/23/2010)
Hunter education courses in Georgia are offered three ways: by classroom, CD-Rom or online.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(8/23/2010)
Georgians curious about the differences between legitimate dove field preparation and illegal baiting should read “Dove Hunting and Agricultural Practices in Georgia,” available at www.gohuntgeorgia.com .
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(8/23/2010)
The Migratory Bird Hunting license (or HIP permit) requires all hunters pursuing doves, ducks, geese, rails and other migratory bird species to complete an annual harvest survey. The free license is available online, by phone or at retail license agents across the state, and requires hunters to report harvest rates.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(8/23/2010)
Hunters statewide can celebrate the beginning of dove season at noon Saturday, Sept. 4. Long-awaited opening day is traditionally considered the beginning of the fall hunting season, and with the numerous wildlife management area hunts scheduled, it is the perfect opportunity to introduce children and grandchildren to the sport.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(8/19/2010)
The discovery of a federally endangered amber darter in North Georgia’s Coosawattee River raises hope for the survival of a rare fish known from only two other river systems.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(8/13/2010)
Whether still, stalk or squirrel dog hunting is your preference, the beginning of squirrel season is just around the corner. Often revered as a celebrated American fall tradition, squirrel hunting provides the perfect opportunity to introduce youth or a novice to the sport of hunting. Unlike some big game hunts, the pursuit of bushytails often involves more action for energetic youth, providing a greater level of interaction with the outdoors.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(8/13/2010)
Only one month left to take part in the Bobberthon fishing tournament. Bobberthon is a tournament at which registered anglers catch tagged bream in any of three public fishing area lakes. The angler then must register their tag. These first few steps can guarantee a prize – but then even more prizes are available!
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(8/11/2010)
With more than 350 nesting pairs, Wilson’s plovers in Georgia are doing much better than 10 years ago, according to a survey led by the state Department of Natural Resources
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(8/2/2010)
Each year the likelihood of bear sightings throughout the state, even in urbanized areas and suburbs, increases. Whether it’s a young male bear roaming across the metro Atlanta area or a hungry bear sifting through a North Georgia campsite for an easy meal, the possibility exists and residents should be aware.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(8/2/2010)
Georgia surveys of nesting wood storks documented a record year for the big birds with the bald heads. The estimate of more than 2,500 nests far surpasses the some 2,200 counted in 2008, the previous high since aerial nest surveys of the endangered species began in the 1990s.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(7/30/2010)
The 2010-2011 Georgia Hunting Seasons and Regulations Guide is available online and in print announces the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division. This guide provides information on season dates, bag limits, hunting licenses, wildlife management areas and much more and is available to view, download and print at www.gohuntgeorgia.com . Printed copies are available at Wildlife Resources Game Management and Law Enforcement offices and license vendors throughout Georgia.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(7/23/2010)
The National Wild Turkey Federation joined with 14 other conservation organizations of the Georgia Bobwhite Technical Team, by recently signing a Memorandum of Agreement committing to the recovery of bobwhite quail and other early successional habitat dependent species, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division. More than four million acres of habitat must be enhanced across Georgia’s landscape to achieve Northern Bobwhite Conservation Initiative (NBCI) recovery goals.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(7/23/2010)
The window of opportunity is closing for those interested in the 2010 alligator hunting season. If you want a chance to hunt, you need to be sure to get your online quota application in before midnight July 31. The 2010 alligator hunting season runs Sept. 4-Oct. 3 and 850 applicants will be selected to participate.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(7/19/2010)
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has finalized a response plan to help combat a disease that is killing bats and spreading toward Georgia.
WAYCROSS, Ga.
(7/15/2010)
Wayne County angler Jim Dieveney of Screven caught a flathead catfish on the Altamaha River on July 11, 2010 that ties the current state record flathead catfish! Dieveney reeled in an 83 lb. 0 oz., 52.5-inch flathead catfish, according to the Georgia Dep
GAINESVILLE, Ga.
(7/13/2010)
Anticipating more than 10,000 users each year, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources opened a new megaramp on July 13, 2010 at Tugaloo State Park on Lake Hartwell, giving boaters and anglers greater access to the lake.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(7/12/2010)
A new “Click&Pledge” option at www.georgiawildlife.com offers a fast, easy and secure way for Georgians to support nongame wildlife conservation.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(7/12/2010)
Drought in the mountains the past two summers dried up much up the suitable habitat for bog turtles, but thanks to wet weather, increased trapping and improved management efforts, 2010 is looking like a record season for the smallest of Georgia’s protected turtles.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(7/5/2010)
Education Night for Families July 25 Marks Start of Regional Event The ninth annual Bat Blitz, hosted by the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the Southeastern Bat Diversity Network, is set for July 25-29, 2010, at Fort Mountain State Park near Chatsworth. The blitz provides an opportunity for researchers, management biologists and students from federal and state agencies, universities, and industry to exchange information and develop strategies for studying bat communities
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(6/28/2010)
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources and the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources have teamed up to take a closer look at northern yellow bats.
FORSYTH, Ga.
(6/28/2010)
As temperatures soar, don’t be surprised to see more late-afternoon activity -- activity of the slithering kind. But not to worry: Snakes can be a homeowner’s best friends, as long as you remember a few important things.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(6/28/2010)
As expected, the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend is sure to be a busy one on Georgia’s lakes and waterways, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division. Conservation Rangers with the Department will do their best to ensure the safety of everyone on the water and boaters are strongly encouraged to remain alert and aware at all times.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(6/25/2010)
Looking forward to relaxing on the boat this weekend with that ice chest full of cold beer? Better think again. Georgia Department of Natural Resources Division law enforcement officers, as part of a national coordinated effort of stepped-up enforcement known as Operation Dry Water, will be out in force the weekend of June 25-27 looking for boat operators whose blood alcohol concentration exceeds the state limit of .10%. Operation Dry Water will include concentrated patrols, breathalyzer tests, and checkpoints as well as boater education.
FORT VALLEY, Ga.
(6/22/2010)
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(6/21/2010)
What was for decades a mostly dry bottomland in Mitchell County is now a wetland with a thriving bird rookery that includes endangered wood storks. Credit goes to the landowners and the federal Wetlands Reserve Program.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(6/18/2010)
Designed with everything outdoors in mind, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division’s 3-day archery camp aims to educate and engage adventurous youth. Registration is now open for the camp in Covington, which is scheduled for July 5-7, 2010 at the Georgia Wildlife Federation (11600 Hazelbrand Road) in Covington, Georgia.
WINDER, Ga.
(6/18/2010)
Designed with everything outdoors in mind, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division’s 3-day archery camp aims to educate and engage adventurous youth. Registration is now open for the camp, which is scheduled for June 28-30, 2010 at Fort Yargo State Park in Winder, Georgia.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(6/11/2010)
Whether it is a “roughing it” summer tent camping trip or a comfy stay at a cabin in the woods, there’s always a possibility for a black bear sighting or encounter in North Georgia. With more than 75 established campgrounds and an estimated 4,000 black bears in this part of the State, campers should always be aware and prepared for a black bear encounter. The key to preventing an unfavorable experience is to properly store food and garbage.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(6/3/2010)
The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation declare boating and fishing as unmatched leisure activities that help make a true connection with family, friends and the natural environment. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division encourages people of all ages to reconnect with their families during National Fishing and Boating Week, June 5-13, 2010.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(6/1/2010)
The Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division recently honored RFC Rodney Horne with the Rocky Wainwright Waterfowl Officer of the Year Award for his outstanding efforts regarding waterfowl conservation over the past year.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(6/1/2010)
It’s a question every researcher who studies fish or other aquatic life eventually faces: What exactly is beneath the surface of that murky stream? Thanks to a method developed by DNR researchers, answering that question is easier and less expensive.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(6/1/2010)
A birding “big day” in May promises to pay big for nongame wildlife in Georgia.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(5/27/2010)
The Georgia Wildlife Resources Division will hold an information meeting June 9 in Rock Springs to discuss a response plan for the bat disease called white-nose syndrome and cave management options on state lands. The meeting is set for 6:30-9 p.m. at the Walker County Civic Center.
LOUISVILLE, Ky.
(5/26/2010)
Georgia is home to the third best elementary school archery team in the country after this month’s National Archery in the Schools Program National Tournament.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(5/26/2010)
Add bear-proof the garbage to your spring cleaning list and feel good about taking the first step in resolving human-bear conflicts.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(5/26/2010)
For each of the past eight years, the number of applicants wishing to participate in an alligator quota hunt grew. Beginning this year, 850 applicants will be selected to participate – an increase of 150 permits – in the 2010 alligator hunting season which runs Sept. 4-Oct. 3.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(5/26/2010)
The Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division reminds hunters that June 1 is opening day of the 2010-2011 quota hunt application period for alligator, deer, state park, turkey and waterfowl hunts.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(5/24/2010)
On Memorial Day weekend one thing is certain, thousands of boaters and anglers will be out enjoying the holiday on state waters, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Last year there were 158 boating accidents and 13 boating incident related fatalities in Georgia, and conservation rangers made 177 boating under the influence arrests.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(5/24/2010)
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources reminds boaters under the age of 16 that there is a minimum age requirement to operate a boat or personal watercraft (PWC) on public lakes and waterways.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(5/24/2010)
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources and TEAM Georgia, a safe and sober driving and boating coalition, are reminding people to refrain from drinking alcohol while operating a boat or personal watercraft (PWC).
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(5/24/2010)
Quick boating safety quiz: Is it okay to jump the wake of another boat when you are less than 100 feet away or to use your personal watercraft to splash someone sitting on a dock?
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(5/24/2010)
Governor Sonny Perdue recently signed a proclamation stating May 22-28, 2010 as Georgia Safe Boating Week.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(5/19/2010)
The deadline to provide public input on recent DNR Lands Classification and Fee Proposals has been extended. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division and Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division are considering changes relating to the operation and management of DNR-managed lands. These changes may include: charging fees at DNR-managed properties and facilities, classification of DNR-managed properties, and diversifying recreational opportunities on DNR-managed properties. (Click here for more information)
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(5/18/2010)
Ohoopee Dunes Natural Area in Emanuel County has long been considered a biodiversity hotspot by biologists. Now, a new grant will help others see it the same way.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(5/18/2010)
Thanks to hard work by seasonal yet dedicated professionals, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Nongame Conservation Section has burned 20,000 acres across the state. The burning, done between January and April, benefits rare species and promotes habitat restoration.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(5/18/2010)
On Friday, May 21, 2010 conservation rangers with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, along with representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will be on hand at the Gwinnett Braves game to answer any and all boating-related questions – safety, laws, regulations, tips and advice. Be sure to stop by the main entrance while you are at the ball field and stay safe on the water this year!
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(5/14/2010)
For the second time in two years, a rare and endangered leatherback sea turtle claimed the title of first nest on Georgia’s coast, signaling the start of nesting season for several federally protected species of turtles.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(5/13/2010)
Designed with everything outdoors in mind, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division’s 3-day archery camp aims to educate and engage adventurous youth. Registration is now open for the camp, which is scheduled for June 1-3, 2010 at Laura S. Walker State Park in Waycross, Georgia.
ROME, Ga.
(5/13/2010)
Rocky Mountain Recreation and Public Fishing Area, located in northern Floyd County, is worth the drive if you have the time. This beautiful 5,000-acre area boasts two recreational lakes, camping opportunities, swimming areas and plenty of other outdoor activities.
BROOKLYN CENTER, MN
(5/12/2010)
Wildlife Forever is proud to announce the winners of the 2010 StateFish Art Contest.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(5/7/2010)
Looking for a way to spend more time with a child or grandchild this summer? Introduce them to fishing. Research shows that most people are introduced to fishing by a family member, and most consider a family member to be their best fishing friend.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(5/7/2010)
How can you make family memories that will last a lifetime? For many anglers, fond childhood memories involve a family fishing trip and a stringer of bream. So, don’t delay – take them fishing today! Where to go? Visit a nearby public fishing area.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(5/7/2010)
From the neighborhood pond or nearby lake to the mighty rivers in the south, a variety of catfish species inhabit Georgia’s waters making fishing for “cats” an angler favorite.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(5/7/2010)
Georgia is the only state in the nation where anglers can target six of the seven species of black bass. The most sought after, the largemouth bass, is just one among the state’s black bass population, including smallmouth, spotted, shoal, redeye (or Coosa) and Suwannee.
GAINESVILLE, Ga.
(5/7/2010)
Fishing for carp may not be an angler’s first choice, but according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division, targeting carp can make for a fun-filled, action-packed day on the water. Get started with know-how, including recommended hot spots, equipment and techniques.
ATLANTA, Ga.
(5/5/2010)
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division is considering changes relating to the marketing of recreational opportunities on lands owned and managed by the Department. These changes may include: charging fees at DNR-managed properties and facilities, classification of DNR-managed properties, and diversifying recreational opportunities on DNR-managed properties. (Click here for more information)
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(5/4/2010)
The distinctive call of the coyote or “song dog” echoes across our state, from the more welcoming rural areas of wooded forests and open fields, to the less inviting backyards of metro Atlanta neighborhoods. Rapid human population growth across the state coupled with the coyote’s unique ability to adapt and thrive, contributes to today’s increased observation of coyotes in urban settings.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(5/3/2010)
High among the branches of pines in southeast Georgia, the lifeless eyes of strategically placed swallow-tailed kite decoys stare at the world, eyeing platforms for artificial nests that biologists hope will soon lure the state-listed kites.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(4/30/2010)
Looing for a way for the whole family to enjoy the outdoors this spring? Come to Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center’s JAKES Day Saturday, May 15! This fun-filled event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center’s (CEWC) Discovery Area in Mansfield. Sponsors for the JAKES Day include the Georgia Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(4/30/2010)
A black bear sighting, even somewhere like metro Atlanta, is not altogether unusual, especially during the Georgia springtime. That’s because during the spring and summer, young male bears that are “on their own” for the first time may be found roaming and sometimes stumbling into non-traditional bear range, including suburbs and urbanized areas.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(4/30/2010)
The US Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Fish Habitat Board, a group of the nation’s leading authorities on aquatic conservation, recently honored Scott Robinson, Coordinator for the Southeast Aquatic Resources Partnership, with the Jim Range Conservation Vision Award in support of fish habitat conservation.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(4/28/2010)
Project with Department of Juvenile Justice helps conserve resources and clean up southwest Georgia natural area.
ATLANTA, Ga.
(4/28/2010)
Atlanta’s highest-flying falcons are parents again, and the world is watching. A Web camera at www.georgiawildlife.com provides frequent updates on the two adult peregrine falcons and their nest outside the 51st-floor offices of the McKenna, Long & Aldridge law firm in downtown Atlanta.
MANSFIELD, Ga.
(4/24/2010)
Saturday’s rains did not dampen the spirit or skill of about 130 children and teens who took part in the 2010 Youth Birding Competition.
FORSYTH, Ga.
(4/19/2010)
Nearly a third of Georgia’s 159 counties had bald eagles nesting this year, a count bolstered by steady increases in eagle nests and young across the state.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(4/16/2010)
Concern for ‘orphaned’ wildlife is simply human nature. Most people who come across a deer fawn, a young bird or a newborn rabbit will initially watch in amazement and then immediately wonder if the animal is in need of help. Probably not, and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division encourages residents to resist the urge to ‘rescue’ these animals.
BUFORD, Ga.
(4/16/2010)
Springtime is a great time to observe many species of colorful birds known as neotropical migrants. Just north of Atlanta, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division’s Buford Trout Hatchery offers a combination of habitat that is attractive to neotropical migrants, making it the perfect location to spot a beautiful summer tanager or orchard oriole.
BRUNSWICK, Ga.
(4/14/2010)
Do you fish for American or hickory shad? If so, please plan to attend a meeting at Holton's Restaurant in Midway, Georgia at 6:00 pm on Thursday, April 29, 2010. Staff from the Coastal Resources Division (CRD) and Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will present information about recent activities of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) and how those activities will affect management of Georgia's shad fisheries.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(4/12/2010)
Georgians who have yet to file their 2009 taxes can make their mark on wildlife by contributing to the state income tax checkoff for the Georgia Wildlife Conservation Fund.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(4/7/2010)
Twelve elementary school children have been selected as statewide winners in the Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest, the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division has announced.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(4/6/2010)
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division will hold a public hearing on April 14, 2010 for the public to comment on a proposed change to alligator hunting regulations. Those interested are encouraged to bring these meetings to the attention of others that also may be interested in participating.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(3/30/2010)
Two granite outcrop pools at Oconee Wildlife Management Area are bearing new life, and renewed scrutiny. Researchers recently planted four plugs of the federally endangered mat-forming quillwort in rainwater pools at the WMA’s Eatonton Outcrop.
FORSYTH, Ga.
(3/30/2010)
Coming soon to an outdoors theater near you: the return of the migrants. With spring in swing, ruby-throated hummingbirds, chimney swifts and purple martins are among the more noticeable species beginning to appear at feeders, chimneys and fields across Georgia.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(3/26/2010)
TheCanada goose is an adaptable bird and can live in a variety of locations, including open farmland and rural reservoirs to suburban neighborhood ponds, office complexes, parks and other developed areas. According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division, as the goose population increases and they become more common in urban areas so does the increase in nuisance complaints.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(3/26/2010)
Taking a hunter education class in Georgia is easier than ever, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division. Hunters can now access three online courses (including two new approved courses), use a hunter education CD-Rom or take the traditional classroom course.
FORSYTH, Ga.
(3/22/2010)
Add color and wildlife to your backyard with help from the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division and The Environmental Resources Network.
FORSYTH, Ga.
(3/22/2010)
As spring arrives, backyard gardeners and landscapers begin the yearly task of beautifying their outdoor environments. The Georgia Wildlife Resources Division recommends that gardeners, regardless of their yard’s size, consider building a place for wildlife while planning for spring gardens.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(3/19/2010)
It is time for pre-season trout stocking and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plan to stock more than one million trout in Georgia streams, rivers and small lakes by the end of the year. Many streams will be stocked by the end of the month and in time for opening day for seasonal trout stream fishing – Sat., March 27.
TIFTON, Ga.
(3/19/2010)
In addition to the current 450 acres of water open to fishing, Paradise Public Fishing Area (Berrien County) will RE-open the 46-acre Lake Paradise at sunrise on April 1, 2010 according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division.
THOMASTON, Ga.
(3/16/2010)
Fire on the Mountain! – the annual celebration of an ongoing effort to conserve areas of rare montane longleaf pine habitat through the use of prescribed fire at Sprewell Bluff Outdoor Recreation Area near Thomaston- was rained out on March 13 and has been cancelled for the year due to inclement weather. Please check our web site for updates about next year’s event.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(3/15/2010)
A convenient but critical way to support Georgia’s wildlife needs your help this tax season.
BRUNSWICK, Ga.
(3/15/2010)
What may have begun for a Georgia alligator as a day of sunning on the banks of the marsh ended with the approximately 5-foot long reptile nearly 20 miles out to sea, drifting in an area usually roamed by right whales, sea turtles and other marine life.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(3/15/2010)
Aimlessly casting a line and hoping for a bite is history thanks to Georgia’s online fishing prospects. Anglers of all skill levels can benefit from the newly-enhanced fishing prospect guides which detail the state’s 31 reservoirs and 18 rivers and include maps, local weather forecasts, best bets and species-specific techniques, all in one convenient location - www.gofishgeorgia.com (select “Fishing” and then “Fishing Opportunities”).
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(3/15/2010)
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division recently awarded 32 anglers with a 2009 angler award for reeling in an outstanding catch (or catches!) last year. The angler award program recognizes those who catch fish that meet or exceed a specific weight for that particular species.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(3/15/2010)
Challenge-hungry anglers should visit the state’s major reservoirs now for cold weather striped bass action. This time of year, five to 15-pounders are common, with the occasional thrill of a 30-pound or greater catch.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(3/15/2010)
The brief Georgia winter provides a great opportunity to get excellent results for crappie fishing, and several reservoirs across the state offer rewards for anglers willing to brave the bitter cold temperatures.
BRUNSWICK, Ga.
(3/12/2010)
A proposed change in the conservation status of loggerhead sea turtles would mean more protection for the most frequently encountered sea turtle on Georgia’s coast.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(3/11/2010)
Turkey hunters across the state are practicing their yelps and clucks in preparation for the upcoming turkey season. Opening day is Sat., Mar. 20 and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division anticipates that the 2010 season should be good, and harvest levels should be similar in comparison to the past several years.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(3/11/2010)
Successful hunting trips require a combination of skill, patience and most importantly, preparation. As turkey season rapidly approaches, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division encourages preparation first, hoping that hunters will brush up on important turkey hunting safety tips before hitting the woods.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(3/11/2010)
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division recently selected George “Rip” Masters as the 2009 Volunteer Hunter Education Instructor of the Year. This award is presented annually in recognition of an instructor who displays outstanding volunteer efforts in educating sportsmen and women on wildlife conservation and the importance of safety while hunting.
PERRY, Ga.
(3/11/2010)
While Woodlawn Elementary School (Chatsworth, Ga.) may have captured the highest overall score at the 4th Annual National Archery in the Schools Program State Tournament on Feb. 12 at the Perry Fairgrounds and Agricenter, all of those who participated showed exceptional skill.
FITZGERALD, Ga.
(3/11/2010)
Fitzgerald has reason to crow over its Wild Chicken Festival. The annual celebration set for March 19-20 is going strong 10 years after organizers converted the former rattlesnake roundup to focus on the town’s wild Burmese chicken population.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(3/11/2010)
The registration cutoff for the 2010 Youth Birding Competition is near! Teams have only until March 31 to sign up for the statewide conservation event, set for April 23-24.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(3/8/2010)
Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division law enforcement officers have recovered the body of Ira Braitsch (age 64), of Lawrenceville from the Chattahoochee River in an area just south of McGinnis Ferry Road in Suwanee. Braitsch had been missing since Sunday, March 7, 2010 when the aluminum jon boat capsized while he was boating with a friend, Michael Boyle. Boyle, (age 67) also of Lawrenceville, was rescued on Sunday and taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta. He is currently still in the hospital.
MONTICELLO, Ga.
(3/8/2010)
A USDA Forest Service Law Enforcement Officer was fatally shot Friday, March 5, at the Ocmulgee Bluff Equestrian Recreation Area on the Oconee Ranger District of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest in Jasper County.
GAINESVILLE, Ga.
(3/4/2010)
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (GAWRD) and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) will hold two public meetings in March to discuss the Lake Chatuge sport fishery. Fisheries biologists from both agencies will provide management updates and will also give the public an opportunity to comment on proposed hybrid striped bass stocking in Lake Chatuge. Those interested are encouraged to bring these meetings to the attention of others that also may be interested in participating.
ATLANTA, Ga.
(3/4/2010)
Spring is on the way, and as the weather warms and people begin venturing outside, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages families to get outdoors and Go Fish! Whether you are fishing for trout in the mountains, bass on a lake, or red drum on the coast, Georgia has a place for you.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(3/2/2010)
Boating season is just around the corner and The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division would like to remind boat owners to make sure that their vessels have a current registration.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(3/2/2010)
Participants of all ages are invited Saturday, March 13, to “Fire on the Mountain!” ‑ a celebration of an ongoing effort to conserve areas of rare montane longleaf pine habitat through the use of prescribed fire at Sprewell Bluff State Outdoor Recreation Area near Thomaston.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(2/24/2010)
The deadline to turn in trout tags is approaching – so anglers fishing the 15-mile stretch of the Toccoa River (between Blue Ridge Dam and the Tennessee state line) should get busy and make sure all tags removed from tagged trout are sent in by April 9, 2010.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(2/24/2010)
Search and rescue, boating safety enforcement and boating safety education are just some of the responsibilities of the Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division boating officers. The Division recently selected Ranger First Class Mark Stephens as the 2010 Georgia Boating Officer of the Year for his outstanding performance as a boating safety officer on Lake Lanier.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(2/22/2010)
They may not be fighting off monsters or denying hundreds of would-be suitors, but two small populations of north eastern Georgia plants are living out their own version of Homer’s classic stories the Iliad and Odyessy, this Valentines season.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(2/17/2010)
The new 2010 Georgia Sport Fishing Regulations are now available. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division recently distributed printed versions of the regulations to all Division offices and facilities, a number of State Parks and fishing license retailers statewide. An online version of the new regulations currently is available at www.gofishgeorgia.com.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(2/17/2010)
Angler Earnest Timpson of Edison (Calhoun County) reeled in the new state record blue catfish from Lake Walter F. George on February 2, 2010. According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD), this 80 lbs., 4 oz., 49-inch catch beats the former state record by more than five pounds. The previous record weighed in at 75 pounds and was caught in 2008 from a private pond near Carrollton by Tyler Dodson.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(2/8/2010)
Today, the Georgia Association of Conservation District Supervisors (GACDS) joined with 13 other conservation organizations of the Georgia Bobwhite Technical Team, by signing a Memorandum of Agreement committing to the recovery of bobwhite quail and other early successional habitat dependent species, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). More than four million acres of habitat must be enhanced across Georgia’s landscape to achieve Northern Bobwhite Conservation Initiative (NBCI) recovery goals.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(2/8/2010)
More than 400 students throughout the state will compete Feb. 12 in the 4th annual National Archery in the Schools Georgia State Tournament. The state’s top archers from 24 elementary, middle and high schools will convene in Perry for the tournament. The state tournament is coordinated by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division and is open to all Georgia schools enrolled in the National Archery in the Schools program (NASP).
ATLANTA
(2/3/2010)
Gov. Sonny Perdue recognized two corporate forest landowners in Georgia today for their stewardship in land management and practices benefiting the state’s wildlife.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(2/1/2010)
As winter drags on and those New Year’s resolutions start to fall by the wayside, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) makes it a little easier to stick with your commitment to spend more time outdoors. Bike trails on state parks and wildlife management areas around the state offer cycling opportunities that range from easy riding to challenging mountain biking.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(1/27/2010)
The Etowah and Conasauga rivers are known for rare fish and biological diversity. Recent research reveals that the river between them – the Coosawattee – is in the same league.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(1/27/2010)
Capt. Eddie Henderson of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division recently was sworn in as President of the Executive Board of the Georgia Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates Program for the 2010-11 term.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(1/27/2010)
Law enforcement rangers with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Wildlife Resources Division consistently face a wide variety of natural resource related criminal activity. Often times, lengthy criminal investigations ensue which require diligence and dedication on behalf of the officers. One such dedicated ranger, Cpl. Brent Railey of Troup County, was recently recognized as the 2010 State Investigative Ranger of the Year for his work.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(1/26/2010)
Anticipating more than 10,000 visitors each year, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division opened a new fishing pier below the Hartwell Dam on Jan. 15, giving anglers greater access to fishing areas adjacent to the facility on the Georgia side of the Savannah River.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(1/20/2010)
Hey, kids: Do you like birds and love to draw or paint? Georgia’s fifth annual Youth Birding Competition is offering a T-shirt Art Contest for resident children and teens. Many famous ornithologists were bird artists when they were young, so perhaps you could be the next John James Audubon, Roger Tory Peterson or David Allen Sibley!
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(1/20/2010)
Hey, kids: Do you like birds and love to draw or paint? Georgia’s fifth annual Youth Birding Competition is offering a T-shirt Art Contest for resident children and teens. Many famous ornithologists were bird artists when they were young, so perhaps you could be the next John James Audubon, Roger Tory Peterson or David Allen Sibley!
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(1/19/2010)
Coyotes are found in every county in Georgia and their presence has hunters and wildlife biologists alike wondering how these predators are affecting white-tailed deer populations.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(1/13/2010)
The Georgia Capitol is going to get a little taste of the wild this Thursday as sportsmen’s groups from the around the state gather to meet with legislators for the annual “Sportsmen’s Day at the Capitol.”
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(1/7/2010)
Twenty juvenile whooping cranes and several chilly pilots in ultralights reached Decatur County, Ga., today on their ultralight-guided migration from Necedah National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in central Wisconsin to Chassahowitzka and St. Marks National Wildlife Refuges along Florida's Gulf Coast.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(12/30/2009)
Youth interested in the outdoors can test their knowledge, demonstrate their skills and win various prizes at the state’s second annual Hunter Education Skills Challenge on Jan. 16 in Walton County. This is the second statewide event for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division’s Hunter Education Skills Challenge program.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(12/21/2009)
Georgia is fortunate to have a healthy white-tailed deer population that provides diverse recreational opportunities and generates significant economic vitality. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division recognizes that properly managing this resource, and keeping the public informed about such actions, is critical.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(12/21/2009)
Commercial shad season runs from 6 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 1, 2010 through midnight on Wednesday, Mar. 31, 2010, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). Commercial shad fishing regulations are the same as those during the 2009 season.
FITZGERALD, Ga.
(11/24/2009)
Hunters wishing to access Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area, located in Screven County, are urged to do some pre-hunt scouting before their hunting trip due to recent heavy flooding in the area. Approximately 4,000-5,000 upland acres of the 15,000+ acre area are available for hunting, but the flooding has caused limited accessibility from the slough east to the river.
BRUNSWICK, Ga.
(11/23/2009)
It is seen from a research vessel lookout - a solitary V-shaped “blow” and then something dark on the water’s surface. Often, the return of right whales to Georgia is as subtle as that. But this winter, thanks to a new ruling more of these imperiled whales will have a better chance at making the annual journey safely.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(11/23/2009)
The Georgia Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation recently honored Cpl. Johnny Ashe with the "Officer of the Year" award, announces the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. Cpl. Ashe, a conservation ranger assigned to Dodge County, now also is eligible to receive the national award from the NWTF.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(11/17/2009)
The discovery of a bald eagle that died apparently after becoming entangled in a "limb line" at Goat Rock Reservoir highlights the hazards that unattended fishing gear can pose to wildlife.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(11/9/2009)
The golden-winged warbler, a diminutive bird splashed with bright-yellow highlights, had it good in the Southern Appalachians 100 years ago.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(11/9/2009)
How do you restore a mountain bog? Sweat, science, partners and perseverance. How do you keep it restored? See above.
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga.
(10/5/2009)
Hunters should be alert and aware during primitive weapons deer hunting season, Oct. 10-16. Muzzleloaders or ‘blackpowder guns’ require specific safety precautions. 
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