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Archived Press Releases

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

Time to do a tree stand safety checkup – how safe are you?

WOODBINE, GA

More than 24,000 new acres serving as a critical buffer to the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, as well as Cumberland Island National Seashore, will be available for southeast Georgia outdoor enthus

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

Update: Further testing could not confirm the presence of infectious hematopoietic necrosis virus (IHNV) in hatchery-raised trout at the Buford and Summerville Trout Hatche

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

The Georgia dove hunting season opens Sat. Sept. 4, 2021, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). 

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

Dove season is fast approaching – have you taken your hunter education course?

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

Waterfowl hunters can take advantage of early teal and early Canada goose hunting seasons, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division.

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

While it might not be your first choice as a snack, human-generated garbage is irresistible to a black bear.

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

The Youth Birding Competition is going virtual for 2021.

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

Hunters ready to head to the woods don’t have to wait much longer, because squirrel hunting season begins August 15, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Div

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

Teachers and students across the state are invited

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

Where can you find the latest Georgia hunting information?

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

Searching for a new place to fish? Be sure to start with one of Georgia’s 11 Public Fishing Areas (PFA).  

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

If someone asks if you are coming to the local fish fry – your answers is always “yes.” Especially when that fish fry is serving up catfish.

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

Catch five different black bass species and you have a Georgia Bass Slam!

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

Deadline Set for Teams to Register for Upcoming Bird-A-Thon

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

Plant conservation in Georgia just got a lot more promising.

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

The Canada goose thrives in a variety of habitats, often near areas close to people, such as neighborhood ponds, office complexes, parks and other developed areas.

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

Gov. Brian Kemp recently recognized three corporate forest landowners for their stewardship and land management practices benefiting wildlife across Georgia.

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

Twelve school children recently were announced as statewide winners in the Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest.

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

Beginning June 1, hunters can apply electronically for quota hunts including youth, deer, alligator, waterfowl, dove and turkey, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife R