General

Currently, there are no upcoming public meetings scheduled.

Hunting

Currently, there are no upcoming public meetings scheduled.

Fishing

Currently, there are no upcoming public meetings scheduled.

Wildlife Conservation

The Board of Natural Resources proposes to amend Rule 391-4-7-.03, related to the protection of coastal islands that provide important bird habitat. More information on the proposed amendments to the rule can be found at https://georgiawildlife.com/regulations/proposed.

The public will have an opportunity to comment on these proposed regulation changes at a public hearing scheduled for 7:00 p.m. November 12, 2025, at the Susan Shipman Environmental Learning Center, DNR Coastal Regional Headquarters Office, One Conservation Way, Brunswick, GA 31520. Participants at the hearing can present data, make a statement or comment, or offer a viewpoint or argument, orally or in writing. Statements should be concise to permit everyone an opportunity to speak. Participants are required to register on arrival and notify the registering official of their intent to give a statement. Participants can also bring a written copy of their statement.

Those unable to attend can submit comments by emailing wcscomments@dnr.ga.gov using the subject line "Bird Island Rule," by calling (912) 262-3128 or by submitting written statements mailed to the attention of Tim Keyes at Georgia Department of Natural Resources, One Conservation Way, Brunswick, GA 31520. Deadline for comments: All electronic and telephone comments must be received by November 30, 2025.  All written comments must be postmarked by November 30, 2025. The Board of Natural Resources will consider the proposed amendments and any comments received at the board's meeting at 9 a.m. Friday, January 30, 2026, at A.W. Jones Heritage Center, 610 Beachview Drive, St. Simons Island, GA 31522.