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Archived Press Releases

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

Last year, 181 anglers reeled in an Angler Award for outstanding catches! You could have made it 182.

SWAINSBORO, GA

A day of fishing is good, but you know what makes it even better? A day you catch a new state record!

ATLANTA, Ga.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources and the Ossabaw Island Foundation offer our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Eleanor “Sandy” Torrey West who died on January 17, 2021 at the

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

Hey, kids! Do you enjoy nature as well as creating artwork?

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

Kick off the brand new year by using the 2021 Georgia Sport Fishing Regulations Guide as you make all your fishing plans says the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Divisio

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) announced the appointment of Thom Litts to Assistant Director.

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

Commercial fishermen can take to the water beginning at 12 a.m. on Friday., Jan.

DUBLIN, Ga

Hunters in Laurens County have two new public hunting locations available this season.

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

Teachers and students across the state are invited to celebrate wildlife and their habitats through art by participating in the 31st annual Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest.

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

Volunteers Asked to Report Monarch Winter Sightings

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

This holiday season, give the outdoors enthusiast on your list a “license” to get a little wild.

Chattahoochee Hills, GA

Anticipating more than 5,000 users each year, state lawmakers, Georgia Department of Natural Resources Deputy Commissioner Walter Rabon, and Chattahoochee Hills Mayor Tom Reed, and others today ded

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

With waterfowl hunting season opening Sat., Nov.

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

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.

ATLANTA, GA

Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Mark Williams has announced the appointment of Ted Will to serve as the Director of the Wildlife Resources Division of DNR, effecti

Gainesville, GA

Are trout streams calling you to go fish Georgia?

PERRY, GA

Go Draw a Fish! Students have the opportunity to win prizes and recognition while learning about state-fish species, behaviors, aquatic habitats, and conservation.

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

Watch out for deer on and near roads during the fall season.

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

The coronavirus pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges to teachers and students.

OMAHA, Ga.

Any day spent fishing is a good day. A day you catch a new state record is a great day! Tim Trone of Havana, FL is the new state record holder for the blue catfish.