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The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) announced the promotion of Alan Isler to Chief of the WRD Game Management Section. Alan is a longtime employee of the State of Georgia, having joined the Wildlife Resources Division in 2004 as resource manager for the Wildlife Conservation Section, and most recently serving as…
A 5-year-old girl was attacked by a coyote in a California park after a pack of coyotes approached a mother and her kids. The attack occurred at 2:20 in the afternoon in a suburban park near Oakland last week. According to Lt. Gretchen Rose, the mother tried to scare away the pack of five to…
What to think of the ‘Yeah Buts.’ I have been disappointed in the reaction of some who support what they call a “lockdown” and use social media to chirp—or yell—at those who have a more practical and workable view to get through our situation. As far as defining what is practical, I support a lockdown.…
The Chattahoochee National Forest is temporarily shutting down all dispersed camping corridors, day-use areas, trailhead facilities and other recreation sites on the Blue Ridge Ranger District to protect public health and safety. “We continually consult with local leaders in our communities, in order to be in alignment with local decisions that protect human health and safety,”…
Hunting and fishing in Georgia have not been canceled. Governor Brian Kemp’s announcement yesterday that the entire state of Georgia goes under a “Shelter In Place” directive beginning tomorrow, Friday, April 3, has many asking what that means exactly. While everyone is strongly discouraged from doing so, the order does not completely prohibit you from…
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) announced the appointment of Ted Will to assistant director. Will is a longtime employee of the division, most recently serving as chief of the game management section, and having served previously as assistant chief of both fisheries and game management. “I am confident in Ted’s…
If you enjoy competing in fishing tournaments on lakes Oconee or Sinclair, it may be time to shift gears and do a little yard work. In a statement released on March 30 by Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills, he is asking fishing tournament directors to reschedule any tournaments taking place between now and at least…
Blake Jeffers has done some great video work for GON, and he is also the agriculture teacher at Metter High School in Candler County. Blake has always been proactive in getting his students involved in outdoor education. “This past week I took my classes out to our local industrial park, which gets heavily used by ducks…
At this time, the Wildlife Resources Division remains operational across the state. Administrative offices are open, and biologists and technicians continue to manage wildlife and habitat across the state. Please be advised that any service provided online or by telephone, such as license purchasing or boat registration, must be done though the provided methods below.…
If you currently have a Georgia weapons carry license (GWL) and it’s set for renewal between now and April 13, you’re getting an extension on that deadline, according to a recent statement by GeorgiaCarry.org. Currently, probate courts across the state have temporarily suspended acceptance of new applications and renewals for Georgia weapons carry licenses after…