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Archived Press Releases
The public is encouraged to provide comments on proposed changes to Georgia’s Protected Species List from Aug. 28 to Sept.
Teachers and students across the state are invited to celebrate wildlife through art by participating in the 37th annual Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest.
Registration Opens Sept. 2 for 15th Annual Becoming an Outdoors Woman Workshop!
It’s time to grab your gear and start scouting. Georgia’s early waterfowl season is almost here.
Eyes to the skies, Georgia hunters! The 2026-2027 dove season is almost here and it’s time to start making your opening day plans.
Are you ready to take part in the hunting opportunities that Georgia has to offer? Before you lock in your plans, make sure you’ve completed a hunter education course.
A manatee is swimming free again thanks to a fishing guide who reported the animal tangled in crab trap lines and the team of wildlife experts that rallied to rescue it.
Grab your favorite .22 and get ready to hit the woods.
In recognition of Georgia’s rich outdoor heritage and the significant economic impact of the shooting sports industry, Governor Brian Kemp has proclaimed August as Shooting Sports Month in Georgia.
The time is here to add one more book to your summer reading list. The 2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations and Seasons guide is now available both online and in print.
This year’s survey of bald eagles nesting in Georgia may have covered less territory than usual. But the results point to a population that is still going strong.
As summer officially arrives and people take to outdoor activities, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) urges the public to learn more about aquatic nuisa
In late spring and early summer, you might note that Canada geese become more noticeable in many Georgia communities. Why is that?
Georgia’s list of protected wildlife is being updated.
Looking for the perfect reason to spend time outdoors?
Sharing our waterways with alligators is nothing new in Georgia.
Another hunting season is on the horizon.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (DNR WRD) recently received funding support from Rayonier to strengthen emergency response capabilities through the purchase
