30 Years of Wetlands Conservation
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...
Category: Hunting
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...
Venison Veggie Soup Recipe
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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State deer biologist Charlie Killmaster shared with WRD this simple recipe he learned from his mother. The ingredients are easy to keep on hand, so you can make this soup-er...
Battle for the Dove Field: WRD vs. Pigheaded, Herbicide-resistant Pigweed
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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A species of pigweed (Amaranthus palmeri or Palmer’s amaranth) has developed resistance to herbicides, particularly Round-up (glyphosate). This pigweed is found all over Burke County, and Di-Lane is no exception....
Elk Tacos Recipe
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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Just in time for Cinco de Mayo! State deer biologist Charlie Killmaster recently shared with WRD his delicious elk tacos recipe. We know what you’re thinking — “We don’t have elk...
Does Prescribed Burning Impact Wild Turkey Nesting?
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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Each spring, concerned hunters contact the Wildlife Resources Division about growing-season prescribed burns and their effect on turkey nesting. Good news, turkey hunters! Several research studies showed growing-season burns benefit...
Research Highlight: Male Turkey Gobbling Behavior
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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Georgia DNR biologists work hard every day to make the best decisions for the citizens of Georgia and the management of our wildlife resources. This often requires extensive research studies...
Oh Deer! 7 Venison Recipes You’ve Gotta Try
by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division
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Hopefully by now you’ve got a freezer full of venison and not enough ideas on how to cook it. You probably have your go-to recipes but why not step out...