Wildlife

Individual

Georgia’s landscape offers a wide array of habitats for numerous species of wildlife, all of which enhance the natural setting of our state. Respecting and preserving wildlife is an important part of conservation since our coexistence is imperative to maintaining the ecosystem of our environment. Check out the programs below to find out how you can protect and enjoy the wildlife that shares our state.

Marine Fishes of Georgia

This website offers fish identification and information based on the Marine Fishes of Georgia posters.

Wildlife Rehabilitation

Found an injured wild animal? This list provides information on licensed rehabilitators by county.

Project FeederWatch Citizen Science Program

Project FeederWatch is a winter-long survey of birds that visit feeders at backyards, nature centers, community areas, and other locales in North America<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'arial','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: calibri; mso-ansi-language: en-us; mso-fareast-language: en-us; mso-bidi-language: en-us; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt; mso-spacerun: yes;">

NestWatch Citizen Science Project

NestWatch is a continent-wide citizen-science project and nest-monitoring database of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, funded by the National Science Foundation and developed in collaboration with the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center.<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'calibri','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'times new roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: calibri; mso-ansi-language: en-us; mso-fareast-language: en-us; mso-bidi-language: ar-sa;">

Georgia Archery in the Schools Program

Physical Education course in many Georgia Schools.

Angler Awards Program

Qualifying fish can earn awards for anglers.

Backyard Buffers Brochure

Learn how to protect, preserve and enhance the buffer zone around the lake, stream, or other body of water on your property.

Georgia's Colonial Coast Birding Trail

This website describes a driving tour (marked by road signs) highlighting the best birding spots around Georgia's Atlantic coast.

Bobwhite Quail Initiative

The Bobwhite Quail Initiative (BQI) is a pilot project directed at improving habitat for bobwhite quail and songbirds on certain agricultural lands in Georgia.

Fishing Tackle Loaner Program

WRD provides rods, reels and tackle box equipment to participating State Parks and Historic Sites Offices. Check out the equipment for the day.

Forestry for Wildlife

The Forestry for Wildlife Partnership Program (FWP) was formed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) and corporate forest landowners to conserve forests for wildlife.

Freshwater Fish State Records Program

Any freshwater fish that meets or exceeds the state record will be recognized.

Hunter Education Program

The Hunter Education Program offers various options to educate Georgia's hunters on how to enjoy the sport and protect Georgia's wildlife resources.

Georgia Outdoors

Georgia Outdoors is the premier series on Georgia Public Broadcasting for environmentalists, conservationists, and outdoor enthusiasts in Georgia.

Go Fish Georgia Program

Program to promote fishing and economic development in Georgia. Includes grants, a visitor center and recreational opportunities.

Junior Rangers Program

Children ages 6-12 will have fun learning in the outdoors and earn badges as they follow the guidelines outlined in the Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites' Junior Ranger Activity Book.

Kids Fishing Events

Events that provide an opportunity for youth to fish, often for the first time, with assistance from experienced volunteers and in places that the probability of catching a fish is high.

Partners for Fish & Wildlife

The Partners for Fish & Wildlife provides technical and financial assistance to private landowners who wish to restore or enhance fish and wildlife habitat, with emphasis on habitats for endangered and threatened species, migratory birds, and anadromous fish.

Safe Harbor Program

Management incentive program for landowners with populations of endangered Red Cockaded Woodpeckers.

State Wildlife Action Plan

The Wildlife Action Plan aims to conserve Georgia's animals, plants, and natural habitats through proactive measures emphasizing voluntary and incentive-based programs.

Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program

The Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program enhances, creates, or restores habitats for upland and wetland species, threatened and endangered species, fish and other types of wildlife.

Business

Fishing Tackle Loaner Program

WRD provides rods, reels and tackle box equipment to participating State Parks and Historic Sites Offices. Check out the equipment for the day.

Forestry for Wildlife

Georgia Outdoors

Georgia Outdoors is the premier series on Georgia Public Broadcasting for environmentalists, conservationists, and outdoor enthusiasts in Georgia.

Go Fish Georgia Program

Program to promote fishing and economic development in Georgia. Includes grants, a visitor center and recreational opportunities.

Safe Harbor Program

Management incentive program for landowners with populations of endangered Red Cockaded Woodpeckers.

State Wildlife Action Plan

The Wildlife Action Plan aims to conserve Georgia's animals, plants, and natural habitats through proactive measures emphasizing voluntary and incentive-based programs.

Marine Fishes of Georgia

This website offers fish identification and information based on the Marine Fishes of Georgia posters.

Educator

Aquatic WILD

Aquatic WILD is an award winning environmental and conservation program of instructional workshops and supplementary curriculum materials for kindergarten through twelfth grade teachers.

Environmental Education in Georgia

Gives educators access to Georgia's environmental and conservation education resources in one place by providing a searchable online organization directory, school directory, calendar of events, and resource database.

Forestry for Wildlife

Georgia Archery in the Schools Program

Physical Education course in many Georgia Schools.

Georgia Green and Healthy Schools Program

The Georgia Green and Healthy Schools Program assists and supports schools in understanding and practicing environmentally sound principles. Students and teachers use self-assessment tools to conduct school-based investigations then implement improvement projects in up to six topic areas including solid waste management.

Georgia Outdoors

Georgia Outdoors is the premier series on Georgia Public Broadcasting for environmentalists, conservationists, and outdoor enthusiasts in Georgia.

Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest

This popular conservation art contest provides a unique opportunity for students to explore the wonders of Georgia's plant and animal species.

Junior Rangers Program

Children ages 6-12 will have fun learning in the outdoors and earn badges as they follow the guidelines outlined in the Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites' Junior Ranger Activity Book.

Project WILD

Environmental education program for students of all ages.

State Wildlife Action Plan

The Wildlife Action Plan aims to conserve Georgia's animals, plants, and natural habitats through proactive measures emphasizing voluntary and incentive-based programs.

Marine Fishes of Georgia

This website offers fish identification and information based on the Marine Fishes of Georgia posters.

Wildlife Regulations and the Georgia Teacher Brochure

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division, provides information for teachers regarding the use of animals in the classroom.

Wildlife Fact Sheets & Other DBR-WRD Educator Resources

The Georgia Department of Natrual Resources, Wildlife Resources Division, provides various opportunitites to learn about wildlife including fact sheets and curriculum kits.

Project FeederWatch Citizen Science Program

NestWatch Citizen Science Project

NestWatch is a continent-wide citizen-science project and nest-monitoring database of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, funded by the National Science Foundation and developed in collaboration with the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center.<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'calibri','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'times new roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: calibri; mso-ansi-language: en-us; mso-fareast-language: en-us; mso-bidi-language: ar-sa;">

WRD Regional Education Centers and Go Fish Center

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division, operates Regional Education Centers throughout the state. All provide learning opportunities and field trips focusing on wildlife and ecology.

Youth Birding Competition

This 24-hour birding event is held annually in spring. The competition allows teams (representing schools, Scout troops, 4-H club, science clubs, etc.) to compete with other teams their age and count as many species of birds as they can in Georgia.

Government

Fishing Tackle Loaner Program

WRD provides rods, reels and tackle box equipment to participating State Parks and Historic Sites Offices. Check out the equipment for the day.

Forestry for Wildlife

Georgia Archery in the Schools Program

Physical Education course in many Georgia Schools.

Georgia Outdoors

Georgia Outdoors is the premier series on Georgia Public Broadcasting for environmentalists, conservationists, and outdoor enthusiasts in Georgia.

Go Fish Georgia Program

Program to promote fishing and economic development in Georgia. Includes grants, a visitor center and recreational opportunities.

Safe Harbor Program

Management incentive program for landowners with populations of endangered Red Cockaded Woodpeckers.

State Wildlife Action Plan

The Wildlife Action Plan aims to conserve Georgia's animals, plants, and natural habitats through proactive measures emphasizing voluntary and incentive-based programs.

Marine Fishes of Georgia

This website offers fish identification and information based on the Marine Fishes of Georgia posters.

Agriculture

Backyard Buffers Brochure

Learn how to protect, preserve and enhance the buffer zone around the lake, stream, or other body of water on your property.

Forestry for Wildlife

Georgia Outdoors

Georgia Outdoors is the premier series on Georgia Public Broadcasting for environmentalists, conservationists, and outdoor enthusiasts in Georgia.

Southern Pine Beetle Prevention & Restoration

The Southern Pine Beetle Prevention & Restoration Program enhances the health and vigor of existing pine stands which can prevent damage caused by southern pine beetles, and restore previously affected areas.

State Wildlife Action Plan

The Wildlife Action Plan aims to conserve Georgia's animals, plants, and natural habitats through proactive measures emphasizing voluntary and incentive-based programs.

Marine Fishes of Georgia

This website offers fish identification and information based on the Marine Fishes of Georgia posters.