Tweet Colonial Faire & Muster is February 7 – 9 One of the most Instagrammed locations in Georgia is the breathtaking avenue of Live Oaks and Spanish Moss that leads to Wormsloe Historic Site. This Savannah attraction was the colonial … Continue reading →
Tweet If your New Year’s Resolutions include giving back to your community, consider volunteering in Georgia’s State Parks and Historic Sites. From campground host to tour guide to Junior Ranger helper, we have opportunities for all interests. You’ll make a difference in … Continue reading →
Tweet BRUNSWICK, Ga. — Effective in 2020, saltwater anglers will see a simple change in the Saltwater Information Program (SIP) permit. The free permit will now expire one year from date of issuance, rather than the last day of February. Permit … Continue reading →
Tweet Cozy up to a campfire and snuggle in your sleeping bag while saving money this month. Start your winter-adventure planning today to save 50% off camping and 25% off yurts now through January 31, 2020. Use promo code WNTR19 when you book a new reservation … Continue reading →
Tweet he Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the commercial and recreational shrimping season in state waters will close at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. Under the closure, all food shrimp harvesting activities, including trawling, cast netting … Continue reading →
Tweet Be sure to use the brand new 2020 Georgia Sport Fishing Regulations Guide as you make all your fishing plans for next year. “Maybe you are looking for info about the Georgia Bass Slam or how to get your … Continue reading →
Tweet Chilly January is the perfect time to start daydreaming about warmer weather and weekend escapes. The newly published “2020 Guide to Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites” is a helpful resource for planning spring break, romantic getaways and summer vacations. It’s … Continue reading →
Tweet Find more hikes, paddling trips, nature programs, tours and happenings online. Full Moon Night Hike – January 10 at Mistletoe State Park in Appling Indoor Basic Archery – January 11 at Hard Labor Creek State Park in Rutledge Scavenger Hunt … Continue reading →
Tweet Right whale no. 3560 and her first calf off Sapelo (Clearwater Marine Aquarium/NOAA permit 20556-01) The calving season for endangered North Atlantic right whales is on. At least seven adult females have been seen in the Southeast since late November, and … Continue reading →
Tweet Commercial fishermen can take to the water beginning at 12 a.m. on Weds., Jan. 1, 2020 to take advantage of the opening day of shad season, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). Shad … Continue reading →
Tweet Give the gift of the outdoors! Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Buy a hunting or fishing license for your loved ones this season and give them the gift of outdoor adventure! Annual, lifetime, and youth licenses are great … Continue reading →
Tweet Got an outdoors enthusiast on your holiday gift list? Before heading to the stores, the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division knows the best gift for all hunters and anglers – a hunting and fishing license! As an added bonus, you can rest … Continue reading →
Tweet We’ll help you fit mountains, museums, waterfalls and lakes into one tiny stocking. Georgia State Park & Historic Site gift cards can be used for camping, cabins, boat rental, golf, picnic shelters, books, toys, historic site admission and dozens … Continue reading →
Tweet Cooler middle Georgia temperatures signal trout fishing time at the Go Fish Education Center in Perry, GA. Approximately 700 rainbow trout have been stocked into the center’s casting pond and will create an exciting angling experience for visitors during the winter … Continue reading →
Tweet BRUNSWICK, Ga. (Nov. 7, 2019) — The recreational shellfish harvest area in Glynn County south of Downing Musgrove Causeway between Jekyll Island and Brunswick will re-open to the public at 7 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. Mark Williams, commissioner of the Georgia Department … Continue reading →
Tweet Hellbender in north Georgia Eastern hellbenders are besieged by manmade threats such as excessive silt and warming waters in the mountain streams they inhabit. But it’s easy to forget these big salamanders also face dangers from wild predators. Angler … Continue reading →
Tweet Juvenile northern snakehead. Photo credit: Georgia DNR Date: October 9, 2019Author: Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division1 Comment For the first time, invasive northern snakehead fish have been confirmed in Georgia waters. In early October, an angler reported catching the fish in a pond located on … Continue reading →
Tweet Great news for Georgia boaters! A partnership between the state Department of Driver Services (DDS) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is making it easier for boaters to show they have the required boater education. A boating indicator—a … Continue reading →
Tweet Young angler with 8 pound Lake Burton walleye. Date: October 7, 2019Author: Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division1 Comment Walleye fishing is a year-round sport and thanks to Georgia DNR’s walleye stocking program there’s plenty out there. Anglers must change their game plan in the … Continue reading →
Tweet src=”https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/GADNR/2019/10/2901261/2852190/gofish_crop.jpg” alt=”go fish fall harvest” width=”180″ height=”320″ data-imagetype=”External” /> Join Us for Events at Go Fish Education Center Lots of fun things happening at the Go Fish Education Center in Perry, Georgia – why don’t you come join us? Fall Pond … Continue reading →
