In April 1995 WRD began a Private Lands Initiative to intensify efforts in promoting, encouraging and providing technical assistance for wildlife conservation on private lands in Georgia.
Deer Herd Management for Georgia Hunters This booklet is intended to serve as a source of general information for those with a casual interest in white-tailed deer, and not as a detailed guide for land managers.
Small Game Management General information for wildlife enthusiasts and a detailed guide for landowners regarding the management of bobwhite quail, mourning dove, ruffed grouse, rabbit and grey and fox squirrels.
Waterfowl Management General information for those with a casual interest in waterfowl and for landowners and managers who want to improve the waterfowl habitat on their property.
Fallowed Field Management Fallow fields provide early successional habitat for many wildlife species. When a field is abandoned or "fallowed," it quickly begins reverting to forbs and grasses, referred to as early succession.
Managing Your Land for Quail There are many ways to manage your lands to encourage bobwhite quail production, including use of field borders, pine stands, prescribed fire, predator control and more.
Dove Hunting and Agricultural Practices in Georgia The mourning dove is the most hunted migratory game bird in Georgia. Federal and state laws prohibit hunting migratory game birds over baited areas. Find out how to legally attract and hunt doves.
Nuisance Canada Geese Canada geese have become more common in Georgia, and in some cases have developed into pests. Find out more about preventing nuisance goose issues on your property.
Bears in the Backyard, Deer in the Driveway Wildlife management is the key to balancing the needs of people and wildlife, reducing human-wildlife conflicts and maintaining healthy wildlife populations. This includes two important methods used by wildlife biologists - hunting and trapping.
Beaver Management and Control This booklet is intended to provide general information on beavers in Georgia and to assist individuals or landowners experiencing beaver damage problems.
Controlling Deer Damage Advice for all types of individuals experiencing deer damage problems. WRD hopes this booklet will serve as a quality source of information for handling deer damage problems.
Feral Hogs: Disease, Damage and Control Feral hogs compete with over 100 species of native wildlife, carry many diseases and cause considerable habitat and economic damage. Learn more about hogs and what you can do to help our native wildlife.
You can learn more here about how Georgia hunters and the WRD are managing and producing a healthy, quality deer herd for present and future generations of Georgians to enjoy.
Georgia's Deer Management Plans
Georgia's Deer Management Plan 2005-2014 How many deer should Georgia have? The answer depends upon a variety of objectives. In an effort to broaden the issue of deer management, WRD initiated the development of a citizen-directed deer management plan involving multiple levels of involvement.
Georgia's Urban Deer Management Plan Georgia's white-tailed deer herd presents a variety of management challenges. This plan, utilizing extensive public input, focuses on encouraging hunting as a primary management tool for addressing conflicts of deer in urban areas.
There is no evidence that CWD has made it into the Southeast. Georgia hunters and DNR need to do everything possible to keep this disease out of Georgia. This document provides a fact sheet, Georgia test results, timeline and links for additional information.
The white-tailed deer and the recreational opportunities afforded by our healthy deer population would not be present today if it were not for one of the brightest success stories of wildlife conservation in Georgia.
Canada geese have become more common in Georgia, and in some cases have developed into pests. Find out more about preventing nuisance goose issues on your property.
