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Starting June 1, hunters can apply electronically for most quota hunts including certain youth, deer, alligator, waterfowl, dove and many others, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Reso
Just in case you needed an excuse to get out on the water, National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW) is June 1-8 and includes two FREE Fishing Days, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Re
For the third time in less than a year, Georgia has a new freshwater fish state record spotted sunfish!
Georgia’s nesting season for loggerhead sea turtles began with a first nest discovery on Jekyll Island.
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The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Wildlife Resources Division confirmed a second deer has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD).
Georgia beaches are not only vacation hot spots, they are prime spots for nesting shorebirds and seabirds and migrating species foraging for long flights to the Arctic.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony held today for the new Joe Tanner Discovery Center, located at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center.
Georgia has a new freshwater fish state record tie!
Twelve schoolchildren have been announced as statewide winners in the annual Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest.
The Canada goose adapts easily to different environments, from open farmland and rural reservoirs to suburban neighborhood ponds, office complexes, parks and other developed areas.
The 19th annual Georgia Youth Birding Competition drew about 130 young birders from across the state to Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Saturday.
Getting the best or the latest fishing information isn’t a secret.
Over 340 anglers reeled in a Georgia Angler Award last year. Can we beat it in in 2025?
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is proud to announce the Georgia winners of the Fish Art Contest.
Springtime brings many species of wildlife, including black bears, back into public view.
Six grant projects announced today by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources will improve public opportunities to see and learn about native animals and plants statewide.
