Georgia R3 Initiative
The GA R3 Initiative is a cooperative effort hosted by GWF and supported by GA DNR Wildlife Resources Division, the National Wild Turkey Federation the GA Chapter of Safari Club International and Ducks Unlimited. 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. The State R3 Coordinator, Bre Bashford employed by GWF, guided by national research and a big picture vision, facilitates program innovation, fosters community support structures and acts as a resource for all R3 programs and new outdoor enthusiasts in Georgia.
Initiative Goals
1) To increase and diversify participation in hunting, angling and shooting sports
2) Increase public support for hunting and the shooting sports
Background information and the suggested strategies, actions, and tasks to accomplish these goals are defined in the Georgia R3 Action Plan Summer 2023 Version. The plan is available in a summarizing table of strategies and actions only. A summarizing table of updates and changes between versions is also provided. The Georgia R3 Working Group meets every other month to discuss R3 Action. See the Sept. 21st, 2023 meeting Agenda.
Georgia’s R3 Summit
On an annual basis, R3 practitioners, volunteers and leaders across Georgia meet to discuss existing R3 strategies and community needs. Upon attending, you can expect updates on the most recent R3 research, conservation policy and outdoor industry partnerships. Programmers will share opportunities to engage in local hunter, angler, and shooting sports recruitment, retention and reactivation efforts. The R3 Initiative and state coordinator will provide resources and tools to better incorporate R3 into your daily work. Attendees tend to agree that the networking opportunity and ability to develop partnerships is what makes this meeting unique!
Resources from most recent Summits are below!
Learn to Hunt!
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
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
Contact Info
Bre Bashford
GA R3 Coordinator
GA R3 Initiative
303.330.9885
Bre@gwf.org
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