Archive By Section - Outdoors/Recreation
More snakes? No, more encounters
FORSYTH - A warm winter and spring probably contributed to more snakes being seen this year, but there's no evidence that Georgia snake populations are increasing.
Stewart, Hunter permit holders can renew
Beginning Monday, sportsmen who hold recreation, hunting or fishing permits for Fort Stewart or Hunter Army Airfield may renew them online through WebTrac at webtrac.mwr.army.mil/sites/ga.html.
Plan ahead for time on the water
Howdy, friends and neighbors. Hope you have enjoyed the holiday weekend thus far. Remember, if you plan on being out on the water this Memorial Day, make sure you have your craft in order. Have plenty of life vests, always carry a small tank of extra fuel and have lots of water and plenty to eat. It's always better to have too much than not enough. If you do have boat trouble, you will be ...
State closing oyster harvesting for season
BRUNSWICK - DNR Commissioner Mark Williams has announced that Georgia's territorial waters will close to commercial and recreational oyster harvest effective 6 a.m. Friday through midnight on Sept. 30.
State’s food-shrimp season opening
BRUNSWICK - Georgia Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Mark Williams announced that Georgia waters will open for commercial and recreational harvest of food shrimp at 6 a.m. Wednesday.
Free passes available for active-duty military
YORKTOWN, Va. – Several U.S. government agencies have announced an annual pass to active-duty service members and their dependents, granting free access to more than 2,000 national parks, wildlife refuges, national forests and other public lands.
DNR: Stay sober, know rules this weekend
SOCIAL CIRCLE - Stay sober and know the laws when operating a boat this holiday weekend, urges the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division.
Boat Safety Week under way
SOCIAL CIRCLE - With more time spent on the water as the weather warms up, it's important to remember the safety precautions to take during these recreational activities.
Wind hasn’t kept the anglers away
Hey, folks. Hope everyone is having a nice weekend. I know that we have had some wind come our way, yet I still have a couple of fishing reports. One thing I always have said about fish is they don't mind that it's raining, because they are in the water and the wind doesn't bother them. Here we go: • I spoke to Stan Kane this week, and he, Ronnie Harris and Nick Schreeves ...
Great outdoors is big business
Hunting, fishing and boating are endless sources of fun for those who participate. Outdoor sports also are part of a billion-dollar industry for the Peach State, according to Michael Spencer of Georgia Wildlife Resources Division's license and boat registration unit. "(Georgia) get(s) about $22 million a year from the sale of hunting and fishing licenses alone," Spencer said, explaining the money generated from licenses was a fraction of the economic impact of the outdoor recreation ...
Watch for protected birds on the beach
BRUNSWICK - A state agency is asking Georgians to keep a lookout for protected birds and their nests during trips to the beach.
Mom always was there for me
Hello, everyone. Hope you had a good weekend. This week, I am going to write about my mother. This day is all about those fabulous women who do so much and expect so little for it. My mother was my best friend as far back as I can remember. She always was there for me, whether it was to pick me up from football practice or to let me have some money for a ...
Two ranges to close briefly
SOCIAL CIRCLE - Two of Georgia's public shooting ranges on Wildlife Management Areas will close for a short time beginning later this month, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division.
Fishin’ for a Cure brings in money
The inaugural Fishin' for a Cure Angler Tournament, held April 28 in Long County, raised $10,000 for two area residents battling diseases.
Boaters urged to watch out for manatees, sea turtles
With manatees and sea turtles now widespread in Georgia's coastal waters, boaters should be on the lookout for these big and rare animals.
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Give beach birds plenty of space to nest
BRUNSWICK - Those getting ready for a summer vacation on Georgia's coast need to remember many wildlife species depend on the beach.
Start park lodges under new management
Four of Georgia State Parks' lodges and resorts are or soon will be under new management, according to State Parks Director Becky Kelley.
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