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Welcome to the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division Home Page
Welcome to the home page of the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division Web site. From cascading mountain streams to oak-shaded coastal hammocks, Georgia's incredible landscape provides a multitude of habitats for a variety of wildlife species. As such, Georgia ranks among the top states in wildlife diversity and offers an abundance of activities for the wildlife enthusiast.
Within our Web site you'll find information about hunting seasons, fishing locations, wildlife viewing opportunities, boating safety, educational programs and more. You can even learn how to get involved and support wildlife conservation efforts right here in Georgia.
The National Wild Turkey Federation joined with 14 other conservation organizations of the Georgia Bobwhite Technical Team, by recently signing a Memorandum of Agreement committing to the recovery of bobwhite quail and other early successional habitat dependent species, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division. More than four million acres of habitat must be enhanced across Georgia’s landscape to achieve Northern Bobwhite Conservation Initiative (NBCI) recovery goals.
The window of opportunity is closing for those interested in the 2010 alligator hunting season. If you want a chance to hunt, you need to be sure to get your online quota application in before midnight July 31. The 2010 alligator hunting season runs Sept. 4-Oct. 3 and 850 applicants will be selected to participate.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has finalized a response plan to help combat a disease that is killing bats and spreading toward Georgia.
Wayne County angler Jim Dieveney of Screven caught a flathead catfish on the Altamaha River on July 11, 2010 that ties the current state record flathead catfish! Dieveney reeled in an 83 lb. 0 oz., 52.5-inch flathead catfish, according to the Georgia Dep
Anticipating more than 10,000 users each year, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources opened a new megaramp on July 13, 2010 at Tugaloo State Park on Lake Hartwell, giving boaters and anglers greater access to the lake.
A new “Click&Pledge” option at www.georgiawildlife.com offers a fast, easy and secure way for Georgians to support nongame wildlife conservation.
Drought in the mountains the past two summers dried up much up the suitable habitat for bog turtles, but thanks to wet weather, increased trapping and improved management efforts, 2010 is looking like a record season for the smallest of Georgia’s protected turtles.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources and the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources have teamed up to take a closer look at northern yellow bats.
As temperatures soar, don’t be surprised to see more late-afternoon activity -- activity of the slithering kind. But not to worry: Snakes can be a homeowner’s best friends, as long as you remember a few important things.
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Communications Staff
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