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 →
Tweet Video of the 2019 Camp TALON (teens shown here on Cumberland Island) Camp TALON: Coastal Adventure for Teens Know a teen who is keen on birding? Tell them about Camp TALON, DNR’s exceptional coast-based camp for teens ages 14-19 with a strong … Continue reading →
Tweet Bring a cooler and some ice to the Go Fish Education Center in Perry, GA during the month of March, because it is Spring Harvest Time at the casting pond! Visitors can catch and keep up to 8 fish of your … Continue reading →
Tweet Heavyweight lake sturgeon sampled on the Coosa (DNR) This 19-pound lake sturgeon caught during DNR sampling on the Etowah River last month is the largest documented since the agency begin reintroducing the species to northwest Georgia’s Coosa River system in 1992. UGA … Continue reading →
Tweet SCAM ALERT: Bogus Fishing Licenses DNR customers should beware of an online fishing license scam offering fake Georgia fishing licenses. This fictious site will allow you to enter your personal information to receive a fishing license through the mail, … Continue reading →
Tweet BRUNSWICK, Ga. — The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will close the recreational Bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix) fishery in March and April of 2020. The move comes as state fishery managers seek to find a suitable … Continue reading →
Tweet BRUNSWICK, Ga. (Feb. 20, 2020) – Georgia saltwater anglers now have the opportunity to earn $100 rewards while contributing important data to help scientists manage the state’s Red Drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) population. The Georgia Cooperative Angler Tagging Project, an … Continue reading →
