Tag: Turkey

Oct 15 2020

Results of Georgia’s Wild Turkey Summer Poult Survey

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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Every summer since 1978, Wildlife Resource Division staff, Law Enforcement Officers, and, most recently, members of the public have dutifully recorded every turkey they see while driving all over the...

Sep 28 2020

Georgia Wildlife, Hunting, Research

2020 Georgia Turkey Harvest Report

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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It may seem like turkey season ended ages ago, but the data have been fully analyzed and the statewide numbers from our annual telephone survey are now available for the...

May 26 2020

Georgia Wildlife, Hunting

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...

Apr 04 2018

Georgia Wildlife, Hunting

5 Ways to Improve Your Turkey Hunt This Season

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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Having a successful turkey season? Not so much? It doesn’t matter what boat you’re in. There’s always a few things you can do to increase the quality of your hunt....

Mar 21 2014

Hunting

It’s Turkey Time! Season Begins Tomorrow, March 22

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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Wildlife biologist Kevin Lowrey provides his outlook for Georgia’s 2014 Turkey Season, as well as data from past seasons Turkey season opens tomorrow, March 22! We know you’re ready to...

Apr 25 2013

Hunting

Turkey Report: Plan Your Next Turkey Hunt

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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Go Hunt Georgia before turkey season ends May 15. Make the most of the remainder of the season, and plan your next wildlife management area hunt using these reports from...

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...

Apr 25 2012

Hunting

Mid-Season Turkey Update

by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division

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Report by: Kevin Lowrey, Wildlife Resources Division Senior Biologist The 2012 turkey season is well underway and saw a fast start in Georgia. Many regions are reporting outstanding turkey hunting,...

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...