Wildlife Resources Division Rangers administer the state’s hunter education and boating safety programs. They also investigate violations of wildlife laws, and hunting and boating incidents. Here are a few highlights from their recent Law Enforcement Report: Hunting turkey out of season – Tattnall County Hunting rabbits out of season – Berrien and Lanier Counties Violation citations […]
The latest edition of Georgia Wild is online with some pretty cool stuff. Watch the Falcons, Live! There are a couple of ways to watch a nest of falcons living at SunTrust Plaza in Atlanta. No, these aren’t the giant hulks who play with the ball that’s all pointy at both ends, these are real […]
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According to a March 15, 2013 story written by Chip Rogers on the GPB.org blog, Georgia Works, Bass Pro Shops plans to open a new store in Emerson, about five miles from Lake Allatoona’s Red Top Mountain State Park. Bass Pro Shops, which calls itself “America’s largest outdoor retailer,” says the 100,000 square foot retail […]
Tent camping in Georgia’s State Parks is inexpensive, restful and exhilarating. Now, with the new GeoCamp program, sleeping outside hasn’t been this cheap since cowboys made their homes where the buffalos roamed and the skies were not cloudy all day. This new “loyalty program” allows GeoCamp club members to earn every tenth night of camping for […]
The annual “Hills of Iron” celebration will be held at Red Top Mountain State Park on Saturday, March 16, 2013 from 10 AM until 8 PM. Hills of Iron recreates Bartow County’s historic iron industry. Activities begin in the morning with hayrides to the Allatoona ore bank located in the Iron Hill Trail area. Rides start at […]
Rangers from the Wildlife Resource Division of the Department of Natural Resources enforce laws that keep us safe and protected. Their latest Law Enforcement Report provides interesting details what they do on our behalf: Multi-state and federal investigation, arrests in illegal bear hunting case, Operation Something Bruin – White County, Rabun County 19 Officers certified as […]
If it weren’t for the DNR’s Wildlife Resources Division there would be a lot more “wild life” in Georgia. DNR Rangers are the ones who nab perps (“bad boys” for those who don’t watch reality TV shows) for shooting wildlife from the comfort of their pickup trucks on public roads, and other beer-induced activities. Without […]
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers office at Lake Allatoona (a.k.a. Allatoona Lake) has a new website and it’s a doozy. Seriously, if you have a question about Lake Allatoona’s Boating & Fishing Camping Day Use Hunting Park Attendant Contract Positions Passes Picnic Shelters Policies, Rules & Regulations Shoreline Management Special Activities Permit Special Event […]
Birders don’t get enough respect. People who wouldn’t know a Chuck-will’s-widow from a whip-poor-will think birding is for bird brains. Now, maybe putting neon lights under your car or mastering a video game is more to your liking. That’s cool. Knock yourself out. But, in my humble opinion, putting your resources and time into that stuff […]