Prescribed fire is a topic that can range from modelling smoke plumes to gauging how much controlled burns reduce the risk of wildfires. But what can be lost in the...
By Terry W. Johnson, writer of the Backyard Wildlife Connection blog. Featured image: Hummingbirds at feeder. Photo credit: Terry W. Johnson As far as many Georgia hummingbird fanciers are concerned,...
By PETER DIMMICK, PAULA MARCINEK and DEB WEILER Studying fish and other aquatic species is often difficult, especially if the species you’re searching for is rare and access to habitat...
Written by Denise Shepherd When I was first assigned to cover a freshwater mussel survey, I wondered why I should care about a ‘shell in the mud?’ Then I met...
Written by WRD biologist Anna Yellin What are the weeds growing in my garden? What is that interesting mushroom in the woods? These are some of the questions that can be...
As we continue to navigate uncharted waters right now with COVID-19, one thing is certain in this time of uncertainty – our daily lives have been affected. We may not...
In these uncertain times, we know you have questions about hunting, fishing, or recreational opportunities. Here’s some answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions. We’ll update this list as questions...
A special place exists along the banks of the Flint River in middle Georgia. Sprewell Bluff, a 6,495-acre wildlife management area, is home to several unique plant and animal communities,...
When we need to relocate a deer, reaching for the dart gun is the obvious choice. It wasn’t always that way, and the dart gun that’s now used everywhere has...
She brought us eight calves and 38 years of survey excitement, and humans brought her death. A Successful Mother Female no. 1281, nicknamed Punctuation for a unique pattern of...