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Academics Afield is Back in Action
The 2023-2024 Academics Afield program started with a bang this past week. Several students from Fort Valley State University joined a few faculty members for a weekend of fun. Friday was spent at the Ocmulgee River Gun Club where club members taught the students to...
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Partners Gather to Discuss Ongoing Challenges to Recruit, Retain and Reactivate Hunters, Anglers, and Target Shooters
Covington, GA - Individuals from across the state gathered at Georgia Wildlife Federation’s Alcovy Conservation Center in July to discuss strategies to increase and diversify participation in hunting, angling, and target shooting – an effort known as R3. Fifty-five...
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Georgia Wildlife Federation’s Mike Worley Receives National Recognition at NWF Annual Conference
Worley’s leadership shines through State and National Partnership Covington, GA – Mike Worley, President and CEO of Georgia Wildlife Federation (GWF), was awarded the Charlie Shaw Affiliate Partnership Award by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) at the recent...
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Throwback Thursday: The Thrill of the Hunt
Since school is out for the summer and Academics Afield is on a break, let’s take a look back at one of the hunts from the fall semester of 2022. September 18th, 2022, TIFTON GEORGIA. The Academics Afield Dove hunt for Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Students...
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Local Women’s Group, Artemis Georgia of Georgia Wildlife Federation, Hosts Fishing Opportunities for New Participants
Covington, GA – On June 6th, five ladies kicked off Artemis Georgia’s summer fishing events with a Lake Juliette striped bass-guided trip. All Seasons Guide Service hosted a safe and comfortable experience for the women teaching them skills to continue participation...
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Have the Best Summer Ever with this Outdoor Activity Bingo Card
If you were not at the Keeping Georgia Wild Festival or did not get a bingo card from our booth, you’re in luck! We have it for you right here: KID'S SUMMER BINGO CARD We made this bingo card to give kids something awesome to work on throughout the summer instead of...
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Artemis Georgia Expands Horizons for Women through 2023 Turkey Hunting Workshop
Engage, encourage, and empower women in conservation through hunting, fishing, and shooting sports. Covington, GA – In early May, six ladies headed into the northwest Georgia hillsides in pursuit of eastern wild turkey wrapping up Artemis Georgia’s 2023 turkey hunting...
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UGA Tournament – R3 in Action
By: Carson Love The R3 Initiative primarily focuses on hunting and encapsulates hunters' recruitment, retention, and reactivation through Georgia Wildlife Federation programs. However, at the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources Annual Sporting Clays...
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Historic Wildlife Bill Will Help Prevent Extinctions in Georgia
Covington, GA - New bipartisan legislation in the Senate will dedicate up to $1.4 billion each year to locally-led efforts to prevent extinctions and help wildlife thrive for future generations. The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act will send roughly $27.4 million to...
read moreGeorgian’s Right to Fish Rivers Saved in Closing Seconds of General Assembly
Update May 2, 2023 - SB 115 was signed into law on May 2! This is a tremendous step in assuring anglers have the rights we always assumed they did. Governor Kemp's signing letter states that his office received many calls concerning this legislation. The Camo...
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Albany State – 2 Firearm Trainings in 1 Day
By: Coral Minchey For 10 Albany Students, a day of firearm training was the perfect way to fill a Friday morning and afternoon. On March 31st, Albany State University students and Coach Dan Land joined me for a day of shotgun training to prepare for future hunting...
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Fort Valley State University Students Participate in Target Shooting Class
Program breaks down barriers to hunting and target shooting. Students test to see which eye is dominant. Fort Valley, GA – The Academics Afield Program, operated by Georgia Wildlife Federation, hosted its first event for Fort Valley State University students. Public...
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