Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division

Learn to hunt at a "Hunt and Learn"

Learn to hunt at a “Hunt and Learn”

Deer, squirrel, turkey, quail, dove, or duck – all hunt-able species in Georgia. But, do you know how to hunt them? Georgia Hunt and Learn programs provide an educational experience targeted to those with little to no hunting experience, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division.

Hunter Education course options for dove hunters

Before dove season arrives, do you need to complete your hunter education course? If so, hunters have two options – they can take the course completely online or take part in a classroom course, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division.

Help for landowners frustrated by flightless geese!

The Canada goose lives in a variety of habitats, often in locations that are in close proximity to people, such as suburban neighborhood ponds, office complexes, parks, and other developed areas. This can become a frustration factor for landowners when geese begin to molt in the summer, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).

Dove Season opens Saturday, September 1

SOCIAL CIRCLE – What are your opening day plans? Georgia’s dove hunting season opens Sat. Sept. 1, 2018, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).

Celebrate National Fishing and Boating week on the water!

SOCIAL CIRCLE – Need a reason to go fishing? It is a great way to connect with family and spend quality time together in the outdoors. Want one more? There is no better time to get outdoors than during National Fishing and Boating Week, June 2-10, 2018 according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division.

Young wildlife does not need to be “rescued”

SOCIAL CIRCLE – During the spring, it is not unusual for people to come in contact with seemingly “orphaned” young wildlife and want to help – but it is best to leave them where you find them, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division.

It’s time for the Georgia coyote challenge; participate to earn a chance to win

Coming back for the 2nd year, the Georgia Coyote Challenge highlights how citizens can effectively handle nuisance coyote issues. This year, entering will be even easier, and participants can earn up to 10 entries in three separate drawings (between March and August), according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division.