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Georgia Department of Natural Resources

Wildlife Resources Division

Natural Resources: What are they?

Natural resources are naturally occurring materials such as air, soil, water, wildlife and plants that are produced through the earth’s natural processes. These resources can be either renewable or non-renewable.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responsible for conserving, managing, and protecting these natural resources.

DNR Divisions and Programs

The various Divisions and Programs within DNR are responsible for the diverse natural resources of our state.

Board of Natural Resources

Governor

DNR Board

DNR

Oversees

General Assembly

Appoints Empowers

Coastal Resources DivisionCoastal Resources Division

Marine Fisheries

Coastal Marshlands

Sand-Sharing System

Environmental Protection Division

Clean Air

Clean Water

Healthy Lives

Productive Land

State Parks and Historic Sites Division

State ParksHistoric

SitesScenic

TrailsOutdoor

Recreation Etowah Mounds Historic SiteFort Yargo State ParkJarrell Plantation Historic Site

High Falls State Park

Cloudland Canyon State Park

Pollution Prevention Pollution Prevention Assistance DivisionAssistance Division

Reduce pollution at the source

Promote pollution prevention ethic

Historic Preservation Division

Historic and archaeological resources

IdentifyProtectPreserve

Wildlife Resources Division

Wildlife Freshwater

Fisheries Protected/

Endangered Wildlife & Plants

Hunter Safety Regulating Wild

Animals Boating Safety

What Does WRD do?

•Conservation

•Management

•Protection

•Enforcement

•Education

WRD Sections

•Fisheries Management

•Game Management

•Law Enforcement

•Nongame Wildlife and Natural Heritage

Fisheries Management

Game Management

Law Enforcement

Nongame Wildlife and Natural Heritage

Hunting and Fishing

Who owns Wildlife?Who owns Wildlife?

We all do! WRD manages

wildlife on the behalf of all the citizens of Georgia.

Remember: Keep Wildlife Wild!

The Importance of LandThe Importance of Land

•Wildlife Management Areas

•Public Fishing Areas

•Natural Areas

•State Parks/Historic Sites

•Federal Lands

Wildlife Management Areas

• Managed by Game Management Section

• More than 90 WMAs

• Over one million acres

• Managed for:

• Wildlife Enhancement• Hunting• Fishing• Bird Watching• Hiking• Camping• Wildlife Education

Public Fishing Areas

• Perfect Family Areas

• Managed for Quality Fishing

• Variety of Amenities

Natural Areas

• Rare species and natural communities

• Natural species habitat diversity

• Public uses include:• Hunting• Fishing• Hiking• Boating• Wildlife observation

Other Lands

WRD also cooperates with:

•State Parks

•Historic Sites

•National Forests

•National Wildlife Refuges

•And others!

Who Pays for Wildlife and Fisheries Management?

Sources of Funds Used by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources

Wildlife Resources Division

41%

30%

15%

14%

License & Registration Fees (fishing, hunting, and boating)

Federal Funds (Sport Fish & Wildlife Restoration funds]

State Funds

Other Funds (license tag fees, timber sales, donations, funds from cooperators)

Working for Wildlife: What Can I Do?

•Buy a hunting or fishing license

•Buy a Wildlife License Plate

•Give to the Tax Check-off

•Volunteer

•Join a Conservation Organization that supports sound wildlife management

Want to Know More About Wildlife in Georgia?

For more information, visit the

Wildlife Resources Division Web Site

at: www.georgiawildlife.com