How Gator Hunting Came to Georgia
Georgia celebrates 17 years of alligator hunting this year. But in the late 1960s, the United States came close to saying, “See ya later, alligator!” to the largest reptile in...
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2020 Turkey Season – A Year for the Record Books
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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We all know that 2020 has thus far been the most unusual year in most of our lifetimes. For Georgia’s turkey population, this was no different. With many people off...
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...
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...
A Wild Bucket List
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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1. Complete the Georgia Bass Slam The Georgia Bass Slam recognizes anglers who catch five (5) different species of black bass in a variety of habitats across the state. The...
10 Wildlife Themed Stocking Stuffers
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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These gifts may be small, but they’re sure to bring big smiles on Christmas morning! 1. Hunting/Fishing License Licenses are, “The gift that keeps on giving…” The Wildlife Resources...
30 Years of Wetlands Conservation
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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Today marks the 30th anniversary of the signing of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act, or NAWCA. It’s not just a feat of time, but a celebration of waterfowl conservation...
Game Day Gear Through the Years
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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Before game cameras and specialized camouflage, there were sharp sticks and a lot of missed opportunities. Hunting gear and equipment has come a long way from the stone age (literally)....
8 Points About Deer Antlers
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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Every year, Georgia deer hunters bundle up (or dress down since Georgia ‘fall’ is often ‘second summer’) and head into the woods in search of venison and bragging rights. Putting...
5 Times to be Worried About Sick-looking Deer
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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With all the media coverage on deer diseases lately, let’s cut through the confusion and talk facts. To date, neither chronic wasting disease (CWD) or tuberculosis have been detected in...