Wildlife Resources

Georgia Angler Award Program celebrates your great catches!

Georgia Angler Award Program celebrates your great catches!

Each year, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division recognizes anglers for outstanding catches. Anglers who catch a fish that meets or beats a specific weight or length limit for that species are eligible for a free Angler Award. 

Burton Hatchery loading trout

Trout streams provide perfect fall fishing opportunities

The north Georgia mountains make a great fall destination, and what better excuse to plan a trip than to take advantage of the many available trout streams, including five delayed harvest trout streams that open Nov. 1?