Georgia R3 Initiative
The GA R3 Initiative is a cooperative effort hosted by GA DNR Wildlife Resources Division. The Initiative is made up of stakeholders from across the state who have a vested interest in the goals of hunter, angler, shooting sport participant recruitment, retention and reactivation. Georgia Wildlife Federation has been a leader in Georgia’s R3 movement since it’s inception and housed the statewide R3 Coordinator through 2024. The position is now held within the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division. Currently, Georgia Wildlife Federation’s R3 work is accomplished primary through our Academics Afield (collegiate hunting communities) and Artemis Georgia (engaging women in conservation through hunting, angling and target shooting). Contact Baylee Taylor, btaylor@gwf.org, for more information on these programs and GWF’s efforts to engage and grow Georgia’s hunting, fishing, shooting sports, and outdoor communities.
PREVIOUS R3 EFFORTS
Initiative Goals
Background information and the suggested strategies, actions, and tasks to accomplish these goals are defined in the Georgia R3 Action Plan Summer 2024. Broad R3 objectives and roles can be accessed via the R3 Vision.
R3 Community Activities
To increase and diversify participation in hunting and the shooting sports, passionate conservationists meet annually to combine efforts and influence R3 change in Georgia. In addition, the volunteer working group meets quarterly to drive action forward.
Practitioner’s Resources:
Council to Advance Hunting and Shooting Sports
Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation
GA Angler R3 Action Plan
R3 Community and R3 Clearinghouse
Locavore.guide
Learnhunting.org
Wheretoshoot.org
Range Development Opportunities
TAR-MARK Range Building Partnerships
NWTF Resources
Hunt for Good Messaging Campaign
IHEA Hunters Connect Videos
Loaner Equipment and Land Access
WRD Calendar Event Submission Form
R3 Program Survey Templates
Learn to Hunt, Shoot or Fish:
Georgia Wildlife Federation,
–Artemis Georgia (Women’s Initiative)
Georgia Wildlife Federation,
–Academics Afield (Student Initiative)
Georgia Department of Natural Resources-Wildlife Resources Division
–Get Started
–Calendar of Events
–Hunter Resources
National Wild Turkey Federation
Georgia Chapter of Safari Club International
Ducks Unlimited
IHEA Hunters Connect Videos
Where to Shoot
Take me Fishing
Gateway to Fishing in Atlanta
How to Hunt Upland Birds
Other Conservation Organizations
Georgia State Parks
Backcountry Hunters and Anglers
National Wildlife Federation
National Deer Association
Delta Waterfowl
Pheasants and Quail Forever
National Wild Turkey Federation Georgia Chapter
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