Georgia Wildlife Blog

Oct 07 2026

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,...

Oct 06 2026

Conservation, Georgia Wildlife

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.

Oct 02 2026

Fishing, Georgia Wildlife

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...

Sep 29 2026

Conservation, Georgia Wildlife

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."

Sep 25 2026

Fishing, Georgia Wildlife

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...

Sep 22 2026

Conservation, Georgia Wildlife

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.

Sep 18 2026

Fishing, Georgia Wildlife

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...

Sep 15 2026

Conservation, Georgia Wildlife

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.

Sep 11 2026

Fishing, Georgia Wildlife

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...

Sep 08 2026

Conservation, Georgia Wildlife

Keeping Tabs on Prothonotaries

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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Tracking prothonotaries with an eye on better conserving the bright-yellow wetland warblers.