State surveys show stable shrimp populations, but the number of licensed shrimpers continues to drop. Now, warming waters might play a role.

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 ...

WorldAtlas released a list of the six most dangerous lakes in America, including one in Georgia. Where? How many people have ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 has 47 different species of snakes. Here’s what to do when you see one. John Jensen, Georgia DNR There are 47 of them in Georgia. Only seven of them are venomous. However, you’ll most likely ...

Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Commissioner Mark Williams announced Tuesday that he is stepping down from his position after more than 12 years at the helm of the vast agency tasked ...

An invasive South American lizard Georgia officials are attempting to eradicate was sighted for the third year in a row, a reptile conservation group said. The lizard - known as tegus - was recently ...

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources reports that Rachel Harrison caught a state-record longnose gar, weighing 31 pounds, 2 ounces. Harrison caught the gar while fishing with her husband Jason ...

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 ...