The Law Enforcement Section of Georgia’s Wildlife Resources Division protects our wildlife populations by enforcing laws, rules and regulations pertaining to game and non-game animals, threatened and endangered plants and animals, exotic animals, boating safety, litter and waste control, and other natural resource issues. In other words, DNR Rangers enforce the law. They’ve been busier […]
Bad boys, bad boys … watcha gonna do when they come for you? Most of us can answer that with a smile because we have no reason to fear the law. Besides, most law enforcement officers have better manners then the rest of us. The way I figure it, they have the right to be […]
The state of Georgia will hold eight public meetings to discuss the development of hunting regulations for the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 hunting seasons. All citizens — not just hunters — are invited. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division designed these forums so that the public could give its input during the planning process. Assistant […]
Every hunting season brings news of deaths and severe injuries from tree stand accidents. According to Georgia Department of Natural Resources’s Hunter Development Program Manager Walter Lane tree stands comprise almost half of Georgia’s hunting-related incidents. Though tree stands are generally safe, they can be improperly installed. In addition, many hunters fail to wear and […]
The 2012-2013 forecast for Georgia’s quail hunting season around Lake Allatoona looks pretty good. Unless, you’re a quail, of course. There’s an abundance of Bobwhite across landscapes with large blocks of high-quality, early-succession habitat — or to put that into English … open grassy, weedy areas with scattered shrubs and brush. “The quail population has shown […]
Yes, my armed friends, it’s time to bwast those wascally wabbits once again. Rabbit hunting ranks high with small game hunters in Georgia and is a sport best enjoyed with family and friends. The most enjoyable way to hunt rabbits is with a pack of rabbit dogs. The most popular breed being the beagle. Dogs are categorized […]
Looking for an app that can help you find more wildlife? Have I got a deal for you! Georgia’s hunters, anglers and wildlife enthusiasts now have an app created by the Official Georgia Fishing, Hunting & Wildlife Guide — powered by Pocket Ranger® technology. This free mobile app from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ […]
It’s a wonderful day in the woods. You can see Lake Allatoona sparkling through the trees. You’re minding your own business with your pals. When … you hear a twig snap. You stop. You wiggle your ears and your fluffy white tail. Then you hold still and wait… When you’re sure it was a false […]
The time to go deer hunting with firearms (a.k.a. Bambi blasting) is almost here. You can’t just grab a gun, park on a dirt road and open fire on whatever moves. There are rules here, Rambo. Enforced by Rangers with penalties that you’d be wise to avoid. We’ve loaded all the ammo you’ll need in […]
Firearms deer season in Georgia begins Saturday, October 20, 2012. Hunting in the Northern Zone runs through January 1, 2013; in the Southern Zone the season goes through January 15, 2013. While archery and primitive weapons season occur first, many hunters anxiously wait until the opening day of firearms season to get into the woods. “Regulated hunting is […]