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New Hunter Panel Highlights R3 Summit
Georgia Wildlife Federation hosted the third annual Georgia R3 Summit on August 22nd at the Alcovy Conservation Center. We were excited to have a variety of stakeholders here from agency, nonprofits, and industry all working towards securing the future of hunting and...
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GAR3 sets bar with annual meeting and hunt
By Susan Delk, NWTF The NWTF has found a unique way to support their continued R3 efforts in Georgia. Lynn Lewis, NWTF conservation field manager, certified wildlife biologist and a steering committee member of the Georgia R3 Initiative, plans and hosts the annual...
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Hunting Mentors Of The Year Announced
Three mentors who took newbies to the woods rewarded with guns. Getting outdoors has serious benefits for all of us, but hunting is truly something special. Hiking, camping, kayaking, etc. are rewarding activities, but all share one downfall - they are merely passive...
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Georgia Water Coalition Meets to Review Water Policies and Recommendations
Every other year, the Georgia Water Coalition dedicates it's summer meeting to the revision of the biennial report outlining policy recommendations for Georgia's water resources. On Wednesday, July 18, 38 dedicated members came to GWF's Alcovy Conservation Center to...
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Georgia Envirothon Team to Compete at Nationals Next Week
The Envirothon team from Vantage Point Education in Gwinnett visited Mill Creek Nature Center last week. With instruction from team leader Trish Foster, students practiced sampling for aquatic invertebrates in preparation for the North American Envirothon Competition...
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Charles “Swanny” Evans Selected for 2018 Emerging Leaders Program
Participants Train to Lead Proceedings at SHIFT Festival The Emerging Leaders Program (“ELP”) trains a diverse group of outdoor recreationists to help revitalize conservation by making it relevant to all Americans. In conjunction with The Teton Science Schools,...
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Clean 13 Award Nominations
The Georgia Water Coalition recognized 2017 Clean 13 award recipients at a ceremony held this past March. Planning for the 2019 event, led by GWF's Gina Rogers, is underway. Is your local water authority knocking it out of the park with their water conservation...
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Push for Hunting Deer over Bait Ignores Sound Wildlife Management Principles
Executive Order Attempts to Circumvent Wildlife Professionals and Expand Deer Baiting FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 29, 2018 CONTACT: Mike Worley, info@gwf.org, 770-787-7887 Covington, GA – On April 9, 2018, Governor Deal signed an Executive Order directing the Georgia...
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Conservation Legislation Signed Into Law
Voters will be asked for support in November FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 7, 2018 CONTACT: Joselyn Baker, joselyn@butler-baker.com Governor Nathan Deal signed the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act (HB 332) into law in a ceremony at the State Capitol on Monday, May 7. As...
read moreLand Conservation Measure Passes with Overwhelming, Bi-partisan Support
Measure to go to voters in November FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 30, 2018 CONTACT: Joselyn Baker, joselyn@butler-baker.com The Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act (House Bill 332), along with companion legislation calling for a voter referendum as required by the Georgia...
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Georgia Could Become a Conservation Leader for the Rest of the Country
By Whit Fosburgh, CEO, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Georgia is one of the most biologically diverse states in the nation, making it one of the best places in the country to hunt and fish. Hunters across Georgia – and the country – flock to the state...
read moreLegislative Update: Be Ready to Act
Throughout the 2018 General Assembly, the voice of the Camo Coalition has played a significant part in promoting the importance of our natural resource and outdoor heritage to our elected officials. But it isn't over yet. BE READY. During these last few weeks of the...
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