Tweet Don’t let the summer slip away – it’s time to put your finger on the map and pick a location (or two), and make a few day trips to public land. Or, for the more adventurous, make it an … Continue reading →
Tweet The Coastal Resources Division (CRD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is seeking help from recreational saltwater anglers in collecting data during the upcoming red snapper harvest season July 10-12 and July 17. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric … Continue reading →
Tweet Giant leopard moth (Terry W. Johnson) Not only does this insect’s beauty rival that of any of our well-known butterflies, its name is both intriguing and memorable. Because giant leopard moths are creatures of the night, we rarely see … Continue reading →
Tweet Aerial of Cabin Bluff and Ceylon properties (Mac Stone — Facebook: @mac stone photography) By DAN CHAPMAN Georgia’s newest wildlife management area sits a half mile off Interstate 95, yet a world removed from the hurly-burly of modern life. … Continue reading →
Tweet The Department of Natural Resources is taking precautions to keep the public safe and prevent the spread of Covid-19. Due to the importance of public safety, the annual Golden Isles Fishing Event, typically scheduled for the first weekend in … Continue reading →
Tweet The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’s Coastal Resources Division on June 3, 2020, added two new vessels to artificial reefs about 20 miles offshore of St. Catherines Island. (Click here for a video.) Sales of the “Support Fish Habitat” … Continue reading →
TweetNEW FOR TEACHERS: GUIDE TO SANDHILLS Sandhill rosemary in sandhills habitat (Linda May/DNR) The sandhills of Georgia’s Coastal Plain are home to scores of rare plant and animal species, from gopher tortoises to hooded pitcherplants. Now there’s a handbook for educators … Continue reading →
Tweet As Memorial Day quickly approaches, Georgia Game Wardens across the state are gearing up for a very busy weekend on the lakes, rivers, beaches, and on State Parks. They will be patrolling all state waterways, making sure the thousands … Continue reading →
TweetThe city of Port Wentworth and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources are partnering to replace both boat ramps at Houlihan Park on the Savannah River. Construction is slated to begin the week of Monday, May 11, 2020. During construction, … Continue reading →
Tweet Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Offers Multiple Summer Camps for Variety of Ages Maybe you have a kid that would rather be outdoors than inside, or maybe you have one that likes science, or maybe you just have a kid … Continue reading →
Tweet Go Fish Education Center Offers Summer Day Camps The Go Fish Education Center is hosting three Fishing Day Camps this June and July. Limited space is available, and registration deadlines are quickly approaching, so be sure to register soon! Participating kids … Continue reading →
Tweet BRUNSWICK, Ga. (May 6, 2020) — The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently completed the first phase of a major oyster bed restoration project in Glynn County. (Click here for a video.) Marine biologists and technicians with DNR’s … Continue reading →
Tweet May 2020 Stay safe & follow these guidelines when visiting. During this stressful time, being in nature can be especially comforting. We are fortunate to have a large state park system covering more than 84,000 acres. Gov. Brian Kemp’s … Continue reading →
Tweet Looking for information on rare animals or plants in your county? How about where such species are found statewide, their natural history and even why they’re rare? Look no further than the Georgia Biodiversity Portal, DNR’s ever-widening web-based window into … Continue reading →
Tweet CRD releases annual ‘Report Card’, Georgia Coast scores well BRUNSWICK, Ga. (April 22, 2020) — The Coastal Resources Division (CRD) today released the 2019 Coastal Ecosystem Report Card, which gave Georgia’s coast a score of 80 percent, or “A-.” The … Continue reading →
TweetGeorgia Wildlife Resources Division COVID- 19 Preparedness Plan At this time, the Wildlife Resources Division remains operational across the state. Administrative offices are open, and biologists and technicians continue to manage wildlife and habitat across the state. Please be advised … Continue reading →
Tweet All DNR Properties Open to the Public: DNR Properties, Locations, and Offices Operating Under Normal Hours of Operation (ATLANTA, March 13, 2020) — Officials with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources are reminding citizens that all DNR-managed properties are open and … Continue reading →
TweetGainesville, GA In 2020, trout anglers can look forward to approximately 750,000 fish hitting the water thanks to the long-standing partnership of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resource Division and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. “Despite … Continue reading →
Tweet BRUNSWICK, Ga. – Federal, state, and local partners last week enhanced the fixed and floating docks at Fort Pulaski’s Lazaretto Creek Boat Ramp in Chatham County. Lazaretto Creek boat ramp on the south side of U.S. Highway 80 was … Continue reading →
Tweet Anglers, no need to worry, the rain that is falling is paving the way for some great upcoming fishing trips. Now, arm yourself with all the info you need-to-know and get ready to Go Fish Georgia! Updated Fishing Forecasts: … Continue reading →
