Run supports Tybee turtle project

TYBEE ISLAND - Saturday, April 24, join young and old alike for the 6th annual Turtle Trot-5K Beach Run.

Scientists search for sturgeon in Savannah River

AUGUSTA (AP) - Jason Moak, senior research scientist for the Southeastern Natural Sciences Academy, and other scientists are monitoring the annual shortnose sturgeon migration in the Savannah River.

Help trout recovery

Hello folks, Tight Line Jr. here, hoping everyone is doing well.

Ruling made in favor of marshes, against state

In a ruling dated April 13th, 2010, the Georgia Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the Altamaha Riverkeeper and against the State of Georgia in a case involving the proposed construction of a nearly 1400-foot long dock over pristine marsh in McIntosh County.

Go Celebrate Earth Day, Georgia

ATLANTA - The 40th anniversary of Earth Day is Thursday, April 22, and throughout the month, communities around Georgia will host events and activities to commemorate the Earth Day birthday. At www.ConserveGeorgia.org, you can find a comprehensive list of activities and events in all areas of the state.

Warm weather likely means more fish

Hello, everyone. Tight line Jr. here and I'm sorry I have not reported in the last two weeks. There have been a lot of changes around the home front, but now things are settling down so let's talk fishing.

Georgia Sea Turtle Center, Jekyll celebrate turtles

JEKYLL ISLAND - As coastal Georgia begins to welcome warmer weather, it is also time to welcome a special annual visitor to Jekyll Island - the sea turtle. Nesting season begins mid-May and continues through August and hundreds of these sea creatures will come home to nest on Jekyll Island's sprawling beaches.

Georgia conservationists launch Operation ROE

A coalition of angler-supported conservation groups, including Coastal Conservation Association Georgia, Georgia Wildlife Federation, Satilla Riverkeeper, Georgia Kayak Fishing, Ogeechee Riverkeeper and Savannah Riverkeeper, is calling on Georgia's fishermen to ensure the future of one of their favorite catches - the spotted seatrout. Dubbed Operation ROE (release over eighteen), the groups are asking their members and the angling public to voluntarily release spotted seatrout over 18 inches long this spring so that more larger fish have a chance to participate in the 2010 spawning season. State biologists and many anglers are concerned that persistently low temperatures this winter caused widespread ...

DNR hearing on gators

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division will hold a public hearing on April 14 for the public to comment on a proposed change to alligator hunting regulations. Those interested are encouraged to bring these meetings to the attention of others that also may be interested in participating.

Lake Paradise has reopened to fishing

TIFTON - In addition to the current 450 acres of water open to fishing, Paradise Public Fishing Area in Berrien County re-opened the 46-acre Lake Paradise at sunrise last Thursday, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division.

Seasonal trout streams now open

GAINESVILLE - It is time for pre-season trout stocking and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plan to stock more than 1 million trout in Georgia streams, rivers and small lakes by the end of the year. Many streams were stocked by the end of March in time for the new trout season.

Seed packets prep backyards for nectar-feeders

FORSYTH - Add color and wildlife to your backyard with help from the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division and the Environmental Resources Network.

SSU hosts NOAA environmental entrepreneurship summit April 8

SAVANNAH - Savannah State University will host the annual National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Summit on Environmental Entrepreneurship from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, April 8, at Tiger Arena on SSU's campus.

WILD FACTS: Helping wildlife

Georgians can support nongame wildlife conservation, education and recreation projects by contributing to the Georgia Wildlife Conservation Fund income tax check-off and buying a bald eagle or ruby-throated hummingbird license plate.

Development threatens Appalachian Trail

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) - From power line projects to planned subdivisions, development is threatening the narrow but resource-rich Appalachian trail, and the National Park Conservation Association says more must be done to protect it.

In a report released Wednesday, the association said threats also include quarries, wind farms, racetracks, illegal all-terrain vehicle use and mountain bikes. All along the 2,178-mile trail, the report says, decisions about projects must consider "the special and fragile character" of the trail, its resources and its landscapes.

State DNR sets 2017 waterfowl seasons

SOCIAL CIRCLE - Hunters can begin making waterfowl season plans now that the 2017-2018 migratory bird season hunting dates and regulations were approved by the Board ...

State wildlife division seeking volunteers

Ever wanted to work with or for wildlife? There are many ways to get involved with wildlife by becoming a volunteer with the Georgia Department ...

Reasons to run when you travel

For three weeks, my family and I traveled around the Baltic, focusing most of our attention and time in Copenhagen. Since none of us had ...

Review: 8 outdoor products for summer adventures

THE GREAT OUTDOORS — Temperatures are soaring and higher-altitude destinations are finally becoming accessible. That’s the perfect recipe for a jaunt in the mountains.

Video captures bizarre ‘slap fight’ between bucks

HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tennessee — It’s common for deer, elk and moose to fight during the rut, with dominant males and younger contenders battling for mates ...

How to spot shishitos, bad gasoline, sunflower varities

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