Prescribed Fire Up Close
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...
Category: Conservation
Fewer Hummingbirds This Year? Don’t Worry Just Yet.
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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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,...
The Little Boat That Could
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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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...
Mussels: More than Just a Shell in the Mud
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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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...
iNaturalist: A Conservation Community for All Ages
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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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...
10 Things You Can Do Outdoors in Georgia
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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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...
Covid-19 Hunting/Fishing FAQ’s
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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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...
Commitment to Conservation at Sprewell Bluff WMA
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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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,...
Dart Guns Have Georgia Roots
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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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...
Remembering Punctuation
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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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...