Apr 17 2026

Fishing, Georgia Wildlife

Georgia Fishing Report: April 17, 2026

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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Spring is a prime time for crappie fishing across Georgia, as warming water temperatures trigger fish to move into shallow areas to spawn. During this period, crappie can often be...

Apr 14 2026

Conservation, Georgia Wildlife

Coast Has New Bird Island Sites, Safeguards

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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DNR is informing coastal boaters and visitors about new Bird Island places and protections.

#BirdConservation, #CoastalGeorgia, #ForTheBirds, #GACoast, #GADNR, #NestProtection, GeorgiaWildlife, Wildlife

Apr 10 2026

Fishing, Georgia Wildlife

Georgia Fishing Report: April 10, 2026

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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If you’re looking to add a little adrenaline to your fishing adventures, it doesn’t get much wilder than noodling. Known as hand fishing, this bold Southern tradition trades rods and...

Apr 07 2026

Conservation, Georgia Wildlife

How Sapsuckers Help Hummers

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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Hummingbirds are no saps when it comes shadowing sapsuckers for sugary snacks.

#BirdBehavior, #BirdFacts, #DidYouKnowNature, #FeatheredFriends, #GADNR, #Sapsucker, BirdWatching, GeorgiaWildlife, Wildlife

Mar 31 2026

Conservation, Georgia Wildlife

Mudpuppy Madness in March

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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The big salamanders caught in a north Georgia lake in March were record-setters.

#ExploreGA, #GADNR, #GeorgiaAmphibians, #RareFind, #WaterDogs, #WeGotGills, Amphibians, GeorgiaWildlife, Mudpuppy, Wildlife

Mar 27 2026

Fishing, Georgia Wildlife

Georgia Fishing Report: March 27, 2026

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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Spring is one of the best times of year for crappie fishing across Georgia, as warming water temperatures trigger fish to move into shallow areas to spawn. Anglers can find...

Mar 24 2026

Conservation, Georgia Wildlife

Salamander Pathogen Spurs Caution

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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Scientists are studying an unknown pathogen that could threaten U.S. salamanders if introduced in the wild.

#EcosystemHealth, #GADNR, #HerpLife, #WildlifeDisease, Amphibians, GeorgiaWildlife, Salamanders, Wildlife

Mar 20 2026

Fishing, Georgia Wildlife

Georgia Fishing Report: March 20, 2026

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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Fisheries staff across Georgia remained highly active during the winter months, focusing on fish population monitoring, stocking, and habitat improvements. Crews conducted surveys on reservoirs and public fishing areas to...

Mar 17 2026

Conservation, Georgia Wildlife

Taking Stock of Trispot Darters

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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The future of a small but dashing fish is brighter thanks to collaborative conservation in the upper Coosa basin.

#ConservationSuccess, #DaltonState, #FishPassage, #HealthyRivers, #LimestoneValleyRCD, #StreamConnectivity, #TennesseeAquarium, #TheNatureConservancy, #TinySalmon, #UNG, #UpperCoosa, GeorgiaDNR, GeorgiaWildlife, TrispotDarter, USFWS, Wildlife

Mar 13 2026

Fishing, Georgia Wildlife

Georgia Fishing Report: March 13, 2026

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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With Friday the 13th landing this week, it feels like a bit of a Freaky Friday on the water—but there’s nothing unlucky about what’s happening behind the scenes at one...