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Job Announcement: Hunters for the Hungry Program Coordinator
The Georgia Wildlife Federation’s Hunters for the Hungry Program Coordinator oversees the Hunters for the Hungry program, campaigns, and activities related to fundraising and awareness for the program. Program responsibilities range from coordinating donations,...
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Job Announcement: Facilities Maintenance Technician
The Georgia Wildlife Federation (GWF), the state’s oldest member-supported conservation organization, seeks a Facilities Maintenance Technician. This part-time (3 day/week) position handles trail and property maintenance, basic facility repairs, and property...
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Georgia Wildlife Federation Joins National Effort to Protect Declining Monarchs
Joins Monarchs Across Georgia to Offer Free Native Plants to Help Pollinators Buford, GA — As monarch butterfly populations continue to decline—eastern populations by roughly 80% and western populations by over 95%—the Georgia Wildlife Federation (GWF) is taking...
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Native Plant Spotlight: Bigleaf Magnolia
Native Plant Spotlight: Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla) By Leslie Kimel Originally printed in The Call newsletter, Volume 13, Number 2 Want to add a bold, tropical look to your Georgia garden? Well, instead of planting that banana tree, try a bigleaf magnolia....
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Academics Afield Truly Shaped the Trajectory of My Life
Reflections from UGA Academics Afield Intern, Kylie Hildreth Academics Afield truly shaped the trajectory of my life. Learning the “way of the woods” through this program introduced me to a new passion and joy—connecting with nature through hunting. Being a...
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Georgia Hunters for the Hungry Delivers Over 345,000 Servings of Venison to Food-Insecure Communities
Covington, GA – Thanks to the generosity of Georgia’s hunting community, the Hunters for the Hungry program has already delivered 86,426 pounds of donated venison, equivalent to 345,704 servings of high-protein, low-fat meals to food-insecure families across the...
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Job Announcement: Private Lands Biologist
Job Title: Private Lands Biologist Location: Covington, Georgia Start Date: June 15, 2025; or, earlier Application Deadline: May 19, 2025 About Us: The Georgia Wildlife Federation seeks a dedicated and passionate Private Lands Biologists to join our team. Georgia...
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Camo Coalition Legislative Summary: April 2025
Earlier this month, the Georgia General Assembly adjourned Sine Die and headed back home. There was a bit of drama at the end of the day on April 4, when the Senate unexpectedly adjourned earlier than normal because they’d accomplished their required duties. Some...
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Keeping Georgia Wild Family Festival Returns for a Fun-Filled Day of Outdoor Adventure
Families Invited to Explore Archery, Tree-Climbing, Fishing, and More at Free Annual Event MANSFIELD, GA – The Keeping Georgia Wild Family Festival is back for another exciting year, bringing outdoor adventure and hands-on conservation education to the Charlie Elliott...
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Job Announcement: R3 Coordinator
R3 Coordinator Location: Georgia Wildlife Federation, Covington, GA Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM (EST); Must be flexible and willing to work evenings and weekends Residency Requirement: Georgia Education: Bachelor’s degree in a natural resources...
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Attend a Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Information Session
As many of you are probably aware, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources confirmed the first case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in the state on January 23. This positive case from Lanier County set in motion DNR's plan of action to slow the progression of the...
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Job Announcement: Private Lands Biologist
Location: Covington, Georgia Start Date: February 15, 2025 Application Deadline: January 31, 2025 About Us: The Georgia Wildlife Federation seeks a dedicated and passionate Private Lands Biologists to join our team. Georgia Wildlife Federation is a 501c3 non-profit...
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