Governor Kemp Signs Rep. Chas Cannon’s Legislation to Bring Hunter Safety Education to Georgia Classrooms

State Representative Chas Cannon (R-Moultrie), House co-chair of the Sportsmen’s Caucus, announces that Governor Brian Kemp recently signed Senate Bill 148,...

Georgia Protected Species List Open for Nominations

Georgia’s list of protected wildlife is being updated. And during June, the state Department of Natural Resources is asking Georgians for...

Georgia DNR Launches New Grant Aimed to Protect Historic Battlefield Lands

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pleased to announce the launch of the Vince Dooley Battlefield Trust Fund Program,...

Don’t Let Canada Geese Ruffle Your Feathers

Put a stop to goose conflicts before they become issues. Canada geese are well-suited to a wide range of habitats, from...

DNR: Wildlife Belongs in the Wild, Leave Wildlife Where Found

Wildlife belongs in the wild. Don’t remove wildlife from its natural habitat! 

Reel-Time Fishing Information: Georgia Fishing Forecasts Are Here

Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) fisheries biologists and technicians annually update fishing forecasts for more than 30...

Be Ready for Black Bear Sightings This Spring: Be Bearwise and Know What to Do

It’s Springtime here in Georgia which brings fresh vegetation. As spring green-up spreads across Georgia, wildlife becomes more active and visible,...

Youth and Mobility-Impaired Hunters Get Early Turkey Season Start

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

Genomics offers a faster path to restoring the American chestnut

For more than a century, the American chestnut, once a dominant tree across eastern North American forests, has been devastated by...

Atlanta Angler Sets New Women’s State Record for Florida Pompano

The Coastal Resources Division (CRD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources has certified a new women’s state saltwater angling record...