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 →
Tweet DEC Bureau of Wildlife staff captured 26 female Blanding’s turtles and fit them with radio transmitters to determine where they are nesting in several large populations in St. Lawrence County. Staff focused radio telemetry efforts on three locations where they had … Continue reading →
Tweet Evans County PFA Prepares to Open Campground; New Event Center Almost Open for business! Come for the fishing or for a special celebration at the new Event Center, and then plan to stay a few days at the new … Continue reading →
Tweet CoastFest returns to Mary Ross park Oct. 5 BRUNSWICK, Ga. (Sept. 24, 2019) — CoastFest, coastal Georgia’s premiere educational festival, will return to Mary Ross Waterfront Park in Brunswick from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. … Continue reading →
Tweet Clarkesville, GA For the first time in 70 plus years, the Lake Burton Trout Hatchery raceways are empty and dry, and the last of the trout has entered North Georgia streams or been transferred to other trout hatcheries. But, … Continue reading →
Tweet Have you landed a trophy bass this year? You may be eligible for a free replica mount of your fish as part of Georgia DNR’s Angler Awards program. This program seeks to collect genetics and growth data from the heaviest … Continue reading →
Tweet David Alcaraz of Granada, Spain was in Georgia for two weeks this year visiting family. Having fished during his visit in 2018, he came back with the goal of landing a Georgia Bass Slam to “discover nice locations and … Continue reading →
Tweet Thursday, September 5, 2019 The Georgia Department of Natural Resources today announced the harvest of shellfish in state waters will re-open at 6 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, following a brief precautionary closure caused by Hurricane Dorian. DNR Commissioner … Continue reading →
Tweet Despite a rise in temperature all over the state, we noticed that there were uplifting fishing reports from many of our sources. In northeast Arkansas, both Lake Charles and Crown Lake said the fishing was very good. Boxhound Marina at Crown Lake says … Continue reading →
Tweet Teachers and students across the state are invited to explore Georgia’s wildlife and students’ artistic interests through the 30th annual Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest. The goal of this competition for grades K-5 is to generate a greater knowledge … Continue reading →
Tweet BRUNSWICK, Ga. — The Coastal Resources Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources today announced a new women’s state saltwater gamefish record for Mutton Snapper (Lutjanus analis), landed Aug. 4, 2019, by Janet Monroe about 60 miles east … Continue reading →
Tweet Renovation Begins at Burton Trout Hatchery e For the first time in 70 plus years, the Lake Burton Trout Hatchery raceways are empty and dry, and the last of the trout has entered North Georgia streams or been transferred … Continue reading →
Tweet Catfish Caught at Dodge Co. PFA During Night Fishing Opp If you are looking for ways to wring a little more fun out of summer, you can always get out and Go Fish Georgia! Need a little motivation or … Continue reading →
Tweet Located in a graceful bend of the river, Chattahoochee Bend State Park is a haven for paddlers and anglers. At 2,910 acres, it’s one of Georgia’s largest state parks, protecting five miles of river frontage and six miles of wooded trails. The … Continue reading →
Tweet BRUNSWICK, Ga. 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 12-14 and July 19-20. The National Oceanic … Continue reading →
