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Recreational License and Boat Registration Changes.
Reciprocal License Revocation Information
Sandhills Inventory Documents Unique Habitat, Rare Species
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (May 8, 2008) – A survey of an unusual Coastal Plain habitat in Georgia will provide new information about rare species such as the gopher tortoise, Georgia's state reptile.
Web Cam Offers Insight into other Atlanta Falcons
ATLANTA, Ga. (May 8, 2008) – The public can again follow the private lives of downtown Atlanta’s most prolific peregrine falcons.
3rd Youth Birding Competition Rates 'Awesome'
MANSFIELD, Ga. (May 8, 2008) – Brad and April Brown dared go where few parents of five children 7 and younger would: to a two-day birding event, the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division's Youth Birding Competition May 2-3.
Georgia Celebrates International Migratory Bird Day May 10
FORSYTH, Ga. (May 5, 2008) - Grab the binoculars and head outdoors this spring to witness and appreciate the fascinating annual phenomenon of bird migration. To raise awareness of the conservation needs of many species of migratory birds and their habitats throughout the hemisphere, the Wildlife Resources Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) along with Georgia Partners in Flight, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and many other partners statewide have designated Saturday, May 10, as International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) in Georgia. To celebrate the return of these intriguing migrants, the DNR invites Georgians to enjoy and learn more about migratory bird conservation at events taking place across the state.
Grant Helps Restore Migratory Bird Habitat at Panola Mountain
ATLANTA, Ga. (May 5, 2008) - Visitors to Panola Mountain State Park may soon see one of nature’s grand spectacles as migratory birds flock to restored grassland and wetland habitats at the park just southeast of Atlanta. A grant from the Power of Flight program is helping make this comeback possible.
12th Annual Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Outdoor Festival & J.A.K.E.S. Day Scheduled for May 17, 2008
MANSFIELD, Ga. (May 5, 2008) - Looking for a way for the whole family to enjoy the outdoors this spring? Come to Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center’s Outdoor Festival and JAKES Day Sat., May 17! This fun-filled event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center’s (CEWC) Discovery Area in Mansfield. Sponsors for the Outdoor Festival include the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) and the Georgia Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF).
GA. Plant Partnership will be Exhibited at U.S. Botanic Garden
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (April 29, 2008) – This year's summer exhibition at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington will focus on sustainability by showcasing displays by organizations from around the world, including one from Georgia.
Effort to Knock Out Invasive Flathead Catfish Species Resumes in Georgia's Satilla River
WAYCROSS, Ga. (April 24, 2008) – Last year's efforts to eradicate the effects of the unwelcome, invasive flathead catfish (Pylodictis olivaris) on native fish populations in the Satilla River resulted in the removal of exactly 4,399 flathead catfish. This year, those efforts continue as biologists and fisheries personnel with the Satilla River Flathead Catfish Project team, a part of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division (WRD), kick-off the 2008 sampling season with the second round of tagging studies.
Right Whales Head North; Rise Seen in Winter Survey Totals
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (April 24, 2008) – After spending the winter in the warm waters off the Georgia and Florida coast, North Atlantic right whales are heading north for the summer. Research survey results indicate that the number of individual right whales spending the winter in the South increased this year, a hopeful sign for these rare aquatic giants.
Buford Trout Hatchery Hosts Guided Bird Walk May 4
BUFORD, Ga. (April 24, 2008) – Springtime is a great time to observe many species of colorful birds known as neotropical migrants. Just north of Atlanta, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division's Buford Trout Hatchery offers a combination of habitat that is very attractive to neotropical migrants, making it the perfect location to spot a beautiful summer tanager or orchard oriole. Local bird expert Karen Theodorou will be leading a bird walk along the hatchery's Lincoln Sparrow Trail Sun., May 4 at 8 a.m.
Eagle Nesting Results
State survey shows dip but no cause for concern.
Ribbon Cutting Held on New Trail
At a ceremony held earlier today, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) and the Mountain Stewards officially dedicated a fully accessible trail located at the Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area (WMA).
Co-Existing with Coyotes
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (April 17, 2008) - The distinctive call of the coyote or "song dog" can be heard all across our state - from the more welcoming rural areas of wooded forests and open fields to the less inviting backyards of metro Atlanta neighborhoods. Rapid human population growth across the state coupled with the coyote's unique ability to adapt and thrive wherever food is available, contributes to today's increased observation of coyotes in urban settings. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) encourages residents to educate themselves and take the proper precautions essential in co-existing with coyotes.
"Orphaned" Wildlife Need No Rescue
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (April 17, 2008) - Concern for "orphaned" wildlife is simply human nature. Most people who come across a deer fawn, a young bird or a newborn rabbit will initially watch in amazement and then immediately wonder if the animal is in need of help. This spring, as newborn wildlife blossom into existence, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) encourages residents to resist the natural urge to rescue these "orphaned" wildlife.
Georgia's Bobwhite Quail Initiative Receives Top Honors From Quail Limited
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (April 17, 2008) - The Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) was one of three organizations to receive top honors from Quail Unlimited (QU) for efforts related to the Northern Bobwhite Conservation Initiative (NBCI) at the seventy-second annual North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference held in Phoenix, Ariz. in March.
Georgia Plan Get High Marks for Plant Conservation
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (April 14, 2008) - Georgia's State Wildlife Action Plan earns top ratings for its consideration of rare plant conservation, according to a recent report by NatureServe, an international conservation organization.
Calls of the Wild? Catch Them on Georgia Frog CD
FORSYTH, Ga. (April 14, 2008) - Have you ever wondered which animal produced the sounds of spring and summer you hear in your backyard or questioned the call that came bellowing from the bushes along a nearby pond? Georgian's can learn more about some of these sounds with "Calls of the Wild - Vocalizations of Georgia's Frogs."
Columbia County Resident Ties State Record Yellow Perch!
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (April 11, 2008) - Angler Larry Poole, Jr. of Martinez (Columbia County) had more than just a great day of fishing on the Savannah River on February 24, 2008 - he managed to catch a fish that tied an existing state record! Poole reeled in a 2 lbs. 8 oz., 17-inch yellow perch, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). This ties the state record caught in Lake Burton in 1980.
Controlled Burn Strengthens Partnership, Helps Rare Plant
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (April 11, 2008) - A controlled burn of underbrush conducted Wednesday by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Georgia Southern University (GSU) and Rayonier will benefit the growth of one of Georgia's rarest plants, and strengthen the partnership between three parties actively interested in sustainable forestry.
Migrant Hummingbirds Returning to Georgia
FORSYTH, Ga. (April 7, 2008) – Hang up your feeders and they will come! Ruby-throated hummingbirds and other avian acrobats are returning to Georgia from their wintering grounds to the south. Ruby-throated "hummers" may travel more than 600 miles from Mexico to Georgia.
Tax Day Tip: Don't Forget to Give Wildlife a Chance
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (April 7, 2008) – Need a reason to smile this Tax Day? Try contributing to Georgia's "Give Wildlife a Chance" state income tax checkoff.
Give Eastern Bluebirds a Hand Finding a Home
FORSYTH, Ga. (April 7, 2008) – With the arrival of another bluebird nesting season, Georgians can help these brilliantly plumaged birds find the perfect home, according to the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division. Bluebirds, a beloved symbol of happiness, have charmed generations with their cheerful song, their beauty and even their fondness for nesting boxes.
Gopher Frog Head-Start Program Gets Much-Needed Boost
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (April 7, 2008) – A frog-monitoring program will be receiving some much-needed funds to improve a scarce frog's chances for survival.
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