Wanted: Information on the shooting of a young bald eagle last month near Paradise Public Fishing Area.
Matt Henry of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources found the wounded bird caught in a fence Nov. 19 at the PFA near Tifton. He and Paradise manager Charles West used fishnets to carefully capture the eagle, a large [...]
December 2, 2008 | Posted in
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In September of last year, a hunter in middle Georgia called the Georgia Department of Natural Resources saying he had just lost his hunting lease. Opening day was only a few weeks away and he was frantically searching for a place to hunt.
Sound familiar?
As land is sold, hunting leases are often terminated. Some hunters who [...]
October 21, 2008 | Posted in
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In celebration of the passion for the outdoors that you share with 64 million other Americans, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division encourages you to get out and participate in one of the many activities that will be held this Saturday in honor of the 2008 National Hunting and Fishing day. Saturday, [...]
September 24, 2008 | Posted in
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Whether it’s a late summer camping trip or a stay at a cozy cabin in the woods, there’s always a possibility for a black bear sighting or encounter in North Georgia. With more than 75 established campgrounds and an estimated 1,200-1,500 black bears in North Georgia alone, campers should always be prepared for the possibility [...]
September 15, 2008 | Posted in
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In celebration of the passion for the outdoors that you share with 64 million other Americans, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division encourages you to get out and participate in one of the many activities that will be held in honor of the 2008 National Hunting and Fishing day. Governor Sonny Perdue [...]
September 15, 2008 | Posted in
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Boaters are sure to flood Georgia’s waterways this Labor Day Holiday weekend, bringing the summer boating season to an unofficial end. Given the expected level of holiday boating activity, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division want to stress the importance of safety, especially designating a sober driver this holiday weekend.
“Holiday weekends often [...]
August 25, 2008 | Posted in
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SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (July 28, 2008) – Enjoying the scenic Altamaha River, one of Georgia’s most biologically diverse rivers, has never been easier. The Altamaha River Partnership, with support from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, now has available an updated, informative guide to the 137-mile river corridor.
The new Altamaha River Canoe Trail Map & [...]
The 2008-2009 Georgia Hunting Seasons and Regulations Guide now is available online announces the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). This guide provides information on season dates, bag limits, hunting licenses, wildlife management areas and much more and is available on the WRD website, www.gohuntgeorgia.com . This important guide will be available [...]
July 17, 2008 | Posted in
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The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) reminds hunters that June 1 is opening day of the 2008-2009 quota hunt application period. Successful quota hunt applications are selected solely from the online applicant pool (paper applications are no longer accepted), so interested hunters must apply online through their personal accounts on the [...]
May 30, 2008 | Posted in
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Over the last 20 years children’s playtime has declined by 25 percent and unstructured outdoor activities have declined by 50 percent. Family dinners have decreased by 33 percent and family vacations have decreased by 28 percent (according to the organization Family Life First). How can you gain back some of the family time that is [...]
May 30, 2008 | Posted in
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