Georgia state Rep. Lynn Smith, one of the longest-serving representatives in the Georgia House, plans to retire after 30 years focused on environmental issues.

HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. — Georgia's rich wildlife and outdoor culture are cherished by many, but not everyone follows the rules that protect these natural resources. To combat illegal hunting, the Georgia ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A drone photo taken on Saturday, August 23, 2025 shows the flooding at the FCS Equestrian Center on Forest Haven, Dr. near Rincon, ...

Invasive feral hogs in Georgia destroy natural habitats, damage crops, and threaten water quality. With few natural predators ...

ATLANTA — Visitors to Georgia’s state parks will soon pay more to park, as the Georgia Board of Natural Resources unanimously approved a proposal to raise several park fees for the first time in 16 ...

ATLANTA — The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division is warning anglers and boaters to help prevent the further spread of two invasive snail species that have been found ...

ATLANTA — The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has appointed Chris Harper as the new director of the Wildlife Resources Division. The department announced Friday Harper’s new role will be ...

GEORGIA — The Georgia recreational red snapper harvest season starts on July 12 and state officials are asking anglers to help them by donating their fish carcasses. While it may seem fishy, the ...

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources board on Tuesday elected Joe Hatfield, an executive at a major Georgia chicken corporation, as its new chairman. Hatfield, who was elected by a unanimous ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Shrimpers rejoice! The Georgia Natural Resources Department (DNR) has extended commercial and recreational food shrimp season. Georgia’s commercial and recreational food shrimp ...

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Georgia anglers have the chance to compete in two fishing grand slams in 2025. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GDNR) encourages anglers to compete in the Trout Slam ...

The start of registration for Georgia’s Youth Birding Competition points to the soon-coming fun and excitement of this popular birdathon, now in its 20th year.