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Archived Press Releases

In response to a 2018 fish kill in Dawsonville, Georgia DNR worked with the U.S.

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga

Georgia’s list of protected wildlife is being updated. 

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga

Looking for the perfect reason to spend time outdoors? 

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga

Sharing our waterways with alligators is nothing new in Georgia. 

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga

Another hunting season is on the horizon. 

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga

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

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga

Do you need a reason to go fishing?

Brunswick, GA

Georgia’s nesting season for loggerhead sea turtles is on with nests confirmed on St. Catherines and Cumberland islands Tuesday.

MANSFIELD, GA

Need an event that has outdoors family fun for all?

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga

Spring is the perfect time to get outside, spend quality time together, and introduce your family to the joys of fishing. 

Mansfield, Ga.

The annual Georgia Youth Birding Competition turned 20 this year with about 115 young birders flocking to the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center near Mansfield Saturday for an awards banquet capping t

Forsyth, Ga.

Spring’s rising temperatures have snakes moving and Daniel Sollenberger’s phone ringing.

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga

Put a stop to goose conflicts before they become issues.

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga

Wildlife belongs in the wild. Don’t remove wildlife from its natural habitat! 

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is proud to announce the Georgia winners of the Fish Art Contest. 

ATLANTA, GA

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (DNR) is proud to announce a $10,000 donation from the Georgia Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus to support the Georgia DNR Out

Social Circle, GA

Twelve schoolchildren have been announced as statewide winners in the annual Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest.

Brunswick, GA

With nesting season starting soon for seabirds and shorebirds on Georgia’s coast, the state Department of Natural Resources is spreading the word about stronger bird-friendly protections on offshor

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga

If you could only choose one source for fishing information for the lake or river you plan to visit, we have a suggestion: the Georgia Fishing Forecasts.

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga

Over 300 anglers reeled in a Georgia Angler Award last year. Will you be on the 2026 list?