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The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Wildlife Resources Division has received notification of a preliminary positive Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) test result for a deer in Atkinson C
‘Tis the season for looking endlessly for the perfect gift.
The Georgia Hunters for The Hungry®️ (GHFTH) program allows hunters the opportunity to give back in a big way!
Monarch butterfly enthusiasts, we need your help again.
Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces the selection of Chris Harper as the next Director of the Wildlife Resources Division (WRD), effec
Hey, kids! Do you enjoy nature as well as creating artwork?
Coastal boaters are cautioned to be on the lookout after an earlier-than-normal sighting of North Atlantic right whales along the Georgia/South Carolina coast.
Fall marks the time of the year when deer are on the move more than usual.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) announces the start of the Delayed Harvest trout season on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
With thousands of participating Georgia hunters, statistics show that only a small percentage of those are ever involved in any type of incident, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Reso
The Georgia deer hunting season started with archery last month, and now hunters are anticipating primitive weapons opening day on Oct. 11.
The future of Georgia’s state reptile just got brighter.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is again offering a helping hand to projects that help people experience the state’s native wildlife and natural habitats.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is again offering a $1,000 grant to a kindergarten through fifth-grade public or private school teacher in the state who demonstrates exceptional energy
Are your waters safe from invaders?
Trout stocking trucks are rolling right now to stock your favorite North Georgia waterways. When is your next fishing trip?
With sea turtle and manatee sightings on the rise on Georgia’s coast, boaters should be on the lookout for these big and rare animals.
