Category: Conservation

Mar 22 2012

Hellbender ‘Re-discovered’ in Northwest Georgia

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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Young Hunter Owens of East Ridge, Tenn. got a surprise while fishing for catfish in a stream near Ringgold, Ga., last December. Although Hunter didn’t catch a record-sized catfish, what...

Feb 24 2012

Conservation

Share the Beach on Your Vacation

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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As you plan your spring break and summer vacations to Georgia’s coast, remember that your family won’t be the only ones enjoying the beach. As the weather warms up, many...

Oct 13 2011

Conservation

Torching Habitat to Help it

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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What do blow torches have to do with mountain bogs? Habitat restoration. Mountain bogs are one of the most critically endangered habitats of the Southern Appalachians. A primary threat to...

Aug 16 2011

Conservation

Old Road, New Lot Opening Door to More of Dawson Forest

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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Good news for all who hunt, fish, bird, hike or paddle at Dawson Forest: The wildlife management area near Dawsonville will soon be more accessible and safer! A road closed since...