Tag: Forest

Mar 14 2014

Conservation, Hunting

DNR, Partners are Busy Burning

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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The week of the Tallulah Gorge burn proved a busy one statewide for restoring habitats with prescribed fire.  Fire management officer Shan Cammack says crews burned more than 5,000 acres,...

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Apr 25 2013

Conservation

Rx fire season in review: Partnerships, proven skills and pound cake

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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It has been another successful season for that band of traveling prescribed-fire specialists known as the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ seasonal fire crew. In four months, we burned 9,882...

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Jun 12 2012

Conservation

Growing-season Burns Helping Habitat, Wildlife

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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After nearly two decades of working with growing-season burns, Alan Isler knows the short- and long-term effects. Isler, a DNR wildlife resource manager and former Georgia Forestry Commission employee, has...

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Dec 16 2011

Hunting

Waterfowl and Deer Seasons Going Strong

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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The first of two adult/child hunts at Rum Creek WMA took place Dec. 10, where groups in attendance saw plenty of wood ducks, gadwalls, mallards and green winged teal. Butler...

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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...

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Aug 02 2011

Hunting

Survey Predicts Strong Bear Season

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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The Georgia Wildlife Resources Division is expecting great opportunities this fall, as archery bear season approaches (September 10). As part of a long-term, multi-state study of Southern Appalachian black bears,...

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