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The mission of the Wildlife Resources Division is to conserve, enhance and promote Georgia’s wildlife resources, including game and nongame animals, fish and protected plants. Georgia ranks among the top states in wildlife diversity and offers an abundance of activities for the wildlife enthusiast.

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SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (January 4, 2012)

The new Georgia Outdoor Recreation Pass has been in effect a few days, and will help with much-needed maintenance on state wildlife areas. 


SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (January 26, 2012)

Catching poachers and other wildlife violators often involved lengthy criminal investigations and require diligence and dedication on behalf of conservation rangers. Cpl. Michael Crawley, representing Washington and Johnson counties, was named Investigative Ranger of the Year for demonstrating tenacity and excellence in his work, which included a complex case with more than 18 violations in 2011.


SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (January 26, 2012)

Over the next month, more than 50 archery teams and close to 1,000 students in grades 4-12 will compete at one of five 2012 National Archery in the Schools Program-GA Regional Tournaments.


ATLANTA, Ga. (January 17, 2012)

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) joins the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA), and other partners at the 2012 SHOT-SHOW to announce the start of a yearlong celebration of the 75thanniversary of the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program (WSFR),   one of the most significant and successful partnership approaches to fish and wildlife conservation in U.S. history.


SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (January 13, 2012)

The new 2012 Georgia Sport Fishing Regulations are now available.  The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division recently distributed printed versions of the regulations to all Division offices and facilities, a number of State Parks and fishing license retailers statewide.  An online version of the new regulations already is available at www.georgiawildlife.com/fishing/regulations . 


SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (January 9, 2012)

When was the last time you had the chance to learn about nature and yourself, all at 50 feet up in a tree and for as little as $15? You have that chance now!  Welcome to Tree Top Excursions, a new program at the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center near Mansfield.


SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (December 22, 2011)

Hey kids, do you like birds and love to draw or paint? Georgia’s seventh annual Youth Birding Competition is offering a T-shirt Art Contest for resident children and teens.


SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (December 22, 2011)

The fun and educational 24-hour birdathon returns April 27-28. Registration is open now!


SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (December 22, 2011)

Proposed regulations aimed at maintaining healthy populations of Georgia’s freshwater turtles will be the focus of a public hearing next month near Macon.


WAYCROSS, Ga. (December 21, 2011)

Commercial shad fishermen will head out to the water beginning at 6 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2012 through midnight on Thursday, Mar. 31, 2012 to take advantage of the shad season, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). 


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