Georgia Fishing Report: October 9, 2026
If you are thinking about heading to the water this weekend, please be cautious and watch the weather closely because of possible storm conditions from Hurricane Isaias. Don’t take chances...
GET BASS SLAMMED: SHOAL BASS
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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SHOAL BASS The Shoal Bass is Georgia’s official riverine sport fish! SCIENTIFIC NAME: Micropterus cataractae KEY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: Body Shape: Elongated body similar to largemouth Coloration: Dark olive green to black,...
25 Years of Conserving Moody Forest
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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Moody Forest, where memories connect family, wildlife and conservation.
Georgia Fishing Report: October 2, 2026
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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The featured image shows Georgia Angler Award recipient Jerry Wilson (age 79) who hauled in a 14 plus pound, 46 inch long gar from the Satilla River! The Georgia Angler...
Beetles of the Dunes
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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Rare and little known insects spice Georgia's "deserts in the rain."
Georgia Fishing Report: September 25, 2026
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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Cooler mornings and changing leaves sound like a good excuse for some fishing to me. Happy Fall! NEWS TO KNOW TOMORROW is National Hunting and Fishing Day, which ALSO happens...
Eyes Out for Invasive Crayfish
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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Here's hoping virile crayfish don't go viral in Georgia.
Georgia Fishing Report: September 18, 2026
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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I tried to open this blog with a good fish joke, but I couldn’t find one. If you have one let MINNOW. Fall starts next week! This weekend is a...
The Little (Plant) Law That Could … And Does
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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The Georgia Wildlife Preservation Act has been helping protect the state's rare plants for over 50 years.
Georgia Fishing Report: September 11, 2026
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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As the weather starts to cool down (a little) and the days get shorter, September is a great time to grab your gear and get out to your favorite fishing...