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Warmer Spring temperatures means you might get a chance to see all types of wildlife that have not been as visible throughout the winter months, and that includes possible sightings of black bears.
Four budding bird artists have been selected as T-shirt Art Contest winners in Georgia’s 16th annual Youth Birding Competition, according to the state Department of Natural Resources.
In the spring, it is not unusual to see young wildlife that appear to be alone.
Warmer days and trout stocking trucks hitting the road signal abundant trout fishing opportunities across North Georgia.
A two-year bass tagging project on the Flint River conducted by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) and Auburn University is currently underway.
Time to talk turkey, and some changes in hunting regulations.
Headed to the woods in search of Ole’ Tom Turkey this Spring?
Do you need hunter education before heading out in pursuit of a gobbler? You have options!
Georgia anglers are on a roll. Within the last four months, three new state records have been caught! The latest state record fish is a longnose gar, caught by Rachel Harrison of Adairsville.
REGISTER ONLINE BY MARCH 31 FOR DNR BIRDATHON
The statewide turkey hunting season opens April 2, 2022.
In just over one year, the same river produces two state record hickory shad. Timmy Woods of Kite, GA was out fishing on the Ogeechee River when he reeled in the new state record hickory shad.
Anglers, the weather will eventually warm up so be sure to start planning those upcoming fishing trips.
Last year, more than 200 anglers reeled in a Georgia Angler Award for their outstanding catches and got rewarded for it!
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources announced the selection of the 2021-2022 Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program “Conserve Georgia” grants for conservation and outdoor recreation projects.
An Atlanta teacher’s proposal to restore a community nature trail has earned her school a $1,000 grant from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
