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Plan Ahead To Prevent Canada Goose Conflicts

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The Canada goose adapts easily to different environments, from open farmland and rural reservoirs to suburban neighborhood ponds, office complexes, parks and other developed areas. This ability to adapt sometimes puts them in close quarters with people, which could lead to an increase in geese interactions, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife…

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VMS Volleyball player selected for 2024 All State Game

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Valdosta City Schools APR 15, 2024 We would like to extend our sincere congratulations to middle school player, Peyton Deal who has been selected to play in the 2024 Georgia Middle School Volleyball All State Game! Hundreds of players are reviewed and evaluated from across the state, and Peyton was selected as one of the…

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Boating Caution: Slow Down, Watch for Manatees, Sea Turtles

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Thursday, April 4, 2024 – 10:30 With sea turtle and manatee sightings on the rise on Georgia’s coast, boaters should be on the lookout for these big and rare animals. Boat strikes are a leading cause of sea turtle strandings and manatee injuries and deaths. Manatees and all sea turtle species found in Georgia are…

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Leave Wildlife Where They Are Found

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Social Circle, Ga. Tuesday, April 2, 2024 – 11:13 Before you pick up or attempt to assist any wildlife, no matter its age or condition, remember that it is best to leave young birds, bunnies, or fawns where they are found, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (DNR WRD). “While…

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Gee Haw Whoa Back Rodeo set for April 5-6

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  TIFTON—Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College will present its annual “Gee Haw Whoa Back” rodeo as a part of Homecoming Week 2024 from April 5-6. “We always look forward to the rodeo,” said Randi Hickman, Development Officer for ABAC. “We always have great competitors from across the southeast at this event. You’ll see some great professional…

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DNR Commissioner Places Priority on Outdoor Recreational Opportunities for the Mobility Impaired

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Atlanta, GA (March 26, 2024) – Under the leadership of Commissioner Walter Rabon, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced its renewed commitment to providing hunting, fishing, and other outdoor recreational opportunities for those with mobility impairments. More than 2.2 million Georgians have a disability, and of that, 14 percent of those are mobility related.…

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Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program to Fund 12 Conservation Projects, Totaling More than $46 Million

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The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the selection of the 2023-2024 Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program grants for conservation and outdoor recreation projects. Selected applicants will advance to the second-level application, marking the final level of the application process for their proposals. This funding cycle will allocate an impressive $20.6 million to support local…

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Youth And Mobility-Impaired Hunters Get Early Chance Special Turkey Hunt Opportunity

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Thursday, March 14, 2024 – 08:50 Youth and mobility-impaired hunters utilizing private land have an early chance to harvest a gobbler during a special opportunity turkey season March 23-24, 2024, that takes place prior to the opening of the statewide season, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. This weekend hunt…

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