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Archived Press Releases

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga

Youth and mobility-impaired hunters get an early start to turkey season on March 21-22, 2026. 

Social Circle, GA

Eight budding bird artists have been selected as T-shirt Art Contest winners in Georgia’s 20th annual Youth Birding Competition, the state Department of Natural Resources announced today.

Announcing a new freshwater fish state record is a great way to kick off the beginning of March!

Social Circle, GA

Do you enjoy Georgia’s wildlife and wild places?

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga

Tag – you’re it! New License Plate featuring a largemouth bass debuts at your local tag office - get it today.

Social Circle, GA

As spring nears and the weather warms, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is reminding Georgians that clean bird feeders mean fewer health risks for birds.

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga

The start of registration for Georgia’s Youth Birding Competition points to the soon-coming fun and excitement of this popular birdathon, now in its 20th year.

Atlanta, Ga.

Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp joined Georgia Department of Natural Resources leaders this week in recognizing four corporate forest landowners for stewardship and land management pr

Governor Brian P. Kemp has declared a statewide State of Emergency ahead of Winter Storm Fern. 

Social Circle, GA

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

Social Circle, GA
Social Circle, GA

Teachers and students across the state are invited to celebrate wildlife through art by participating in the 36th annual Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest.

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga

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

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga

‘Tis the season for looking endlessly for the perfect gift. 

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga

The Georgia Hunters for The Hungry®️ (GHFTH) program allows hunters the opportunity to give back in a big way!

Social Circle, GA

Monarch butterfly enthusiasts, we need your help again.

ATLANTA, GA

Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces the selection of Chris Harper as the next Director of the Wildlife Resources Division (WRD), effec

Social Circle, GA

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

BRUNSWICK, GA

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.

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga

Waterfowl hunters will soon be able to return to their favorite spots!