Tag: Georgia

Mar 08 2012

Hunting

Altamaha WMA Has Best Waterfowl Season Ever

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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The 2011-2012 Altamaha Wildlife Management Area waterfowl season has been the best on record since the early 1960s according to WRD Game Management Section. The 32,000-acre Altamaha WMA is home...

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Feb 28 2012

Law Enforcement

Learn About a Career in Conservation Law Enforcement

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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Are you a high school student interested in pursuing a career in conservation law enforcement or public safety? If so, please join the Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources and other...

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Feb 24 2012

Conservation

Share the Beach on Your Vacation

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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As you plan your spring break and summer vacations to Georgia’s coast, remember that your family won’t be the only ones enjoying the beach.  As the weather warms up, many...

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Jan 11 2012

Fishing

Christmas Trees Create Bass Fishing Opportunities

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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Did you ever think your old Christmas tree could help you catch more bass?  Christmas trees can be used to improve near-shore fish habitats, which is why the Marietta Bassmasters installed...

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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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Dec 01 2011

Hunting

Hunting in Full Swing

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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With waterfowl season opening Nov. 19, hunting in Georgia is in full swing.  The first Butler Island quota hunt this season set a new record for quota hunts on the island!  414...

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Oct 31 2011

Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement Training Never Stops

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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Not many have what it takes to become part of the Law Enforcement Section of the Wildlife Resources Division.  One must complete 18 weeks of law enforcement training just to become...

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Oct 13 2011

Conservation

Torching Habitat to Help it

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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What do blow torches have to do with mountain bogs?  Habitat restoration. Mountain bogs are one of the most critically endangered habitats of the Southern Appalachians.  A primary threat to...

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Sep 01 2011

Fishing

Fishing Report from Region II (Northeast Georgia)

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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Our north Georgia streams are low and clear and hot!  However, some good fishing opportunities are still out there for your holiday weekend fun; just pick carefully. River Bass and...

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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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