Department of Natural Resources...•1.2 million resident anglers in Georgia •630,000 people...
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Georgia’s Wildlife Resources Division
Department of Natural Resources
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Department Structure
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To conserve, enhance and promote Georgia’s fish and wildlife resources and outdoor heritage through science-driven research, management, regulation, and education.
Our Mission
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• 1.2 million resident anglers in Georgia
• 630,000 people annually hunt in Georgia
• 2.4 million people annually participate in wildlife-watching activities.
• 660,000 target shooters in Georgia
The takeaway: Hunters and anglers spend $3.2 billion per year and support 39,640 jobs in Georgia.
Our Primary Customers
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• Wildlife conservation predominantly is paid for by hunters and anglers through license sales and equipment purchases
• If you enjoy wildlife watching, thank hunters and anglers for conserving all wildlife through their support of sportfish and wildlife restoration funds
• Hunters and anglers have and continue to pay more toward conservation than all other conservation groups combined!
Funding for Hunters and Anglers
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Comprises three sections:
•Game Management
•Fisheries Management
•Nongame Conservation
Division Structure
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Provides science based management, conservation and protection of Georgia's wildlife and habitats for hunting, trapping and other compatible wildlife related recreation and education.
Game Management
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Programs
• Wildlife Management Areas (WMA)• Barrier Island Operations
• Technical Assistance
• Research, Survey & Monitoring
• Hunting Regulations
• Hunter Education
Sub Programs
• Forest Management
• Shooting Sports
• Private Lands� Bobwhite Quail Initiative
� Farm Bill programs
Game Management
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• 104 WMAs
•Over 1 million acres of land
• At least one located with an hour of any location in Georgia
•Great hunting and other wildlife-related recreation at unbeatable price
Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs)
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• 4 WMAs
• Altamaha, Griffin Ridge, Morgan Lake, Townsend (North, South, Pine Island, Buck Island)
• 58,872 acres of land
• 6 campgrounds, 1 boat ramp
• Turkey (quota, general), deer (early youth, early rifle, deer-dog), dove fields, fishing access
Altamaha River Corridor WMAs NORTH
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• 5 WMAs
• Altama Plantation, Clayhole Swamp, Penholoway Swamp, Rayonier Corridor Lands, Sansavilla
• 39,995 acres of land
• 1 camp, 3 boat ramps
• Turkey, deer (quota, early youth, early rifle), small game fields, dove fields, fishing access
Altamaha River Corridor WMAs SOUTH
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• Butler, Champney and Rhett’s Islands
• 11,402 acres of land
• 3,200 acres of impoundments
• 1 camp, 2 boat ramps, kayak launch
• Specialize in waterfowl, shorebird, wading bird and other migratory species
• Quota and general access waterfowl hunts, dove, snipe, marsh rabbits, rails, alligator, fishing, crabbing, shrimping
Altamaha Waterfowl Management Area
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• www.georgiawildlife.com
• www.facebook.com/WildlifeResourcesDivisionGADNR
• www.instagram.com/GeorgiaWildlife
• www.twitter.com/GeorgiaWild
• Purchase a hunting/fishing license
Thank you!
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