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Archived Press Releases

Social Circle, Ga.

If your angling skills need a new challenge this year, it’s time to triple up your catch and take on the Georgia Trout Slam.

Social Circle, Ga.

An Athens resident has been named chief of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Conservation Section.

Social Circle, Ga.

Last year, Arizona resident Michael Lopez traveled across seven states, twice, so he could complete his Georgia Bass Slam.

Social Circle, Ga.

Do you remember the first fish you caught? Even if you don’t remember all the details, I bet you remember how it made you feel.

Albany, Ga

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 remains underway this year – and

Social Circle, Ga

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.

Social Circle, Ga

In the spring, it is not unusual to see young wildlife that appear to be alone.

Social Circle, GA

Do you need hunter education before heading out in pursuit of a gobbler?

Social Circle, GA

Before heading out to the woods for a turkey hunt, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division encourages all hunters to take time to review important turkey hunting sa

Social Circle, GA

Let’s talk turkey. The Georgia turkey hunting season to be exact.

Gainesville, GA

The last week of March hitting the calendar means trout stocking trucks hitting the road headed to your favorite North Georgia waterways.

Social Circle, GA

Springtime is prime time along Georgia’s Colonial Coast Birding Trail to see birds decked out in beautiful breeding plumage.

Social Circle, GA

Before the statewide turkey hunting season opens, youth and mobility-impaired hunters utilizing private land have an early chance to harvest a gobbler during the special opportunity turkey season M

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

The forecast is excellent for a successful fishing trip!

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

Just under 300 anglers reeled in a Georgia Angler Award last year. Let’s get that number even higher in 2023! 

Social Circle, Ga

Georgia’s popular Youth Birding Competition returns to its roots this year while still offering the wider timeframe for birding adopted during the pandemic.

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

Catching a Bass Slam or landing an Angler Award fish is already an accomplishment and garners some fun rewards, but it’s even more exciting when you win the Grand Prize for the 2022 Bass Slam or An

SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA

We hope your 2023 New Year’s resolutions include spending more time outdoors and wetting a line at your favorite lake, pond, stream or river!

WAYCROSS, Ga

Opening day of Shad Season on January 1, 2023.

Social Circle. GA

Georgia is offering a helping hand to projects that help people experience the animals, plants and natural habitats emphasized in Georgia’s State Wildlife Action Plan.