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
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.
R3 Working Group
To increase and diversify participation in hunting and the shooting sports, passionate conservationists meet every other month to combine efforts and influence R3 change in Georgia.
View the January 20th, 2024 Winter Meeting Agenda to learn more.
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!
Practitioner’s Resources:
Council to Advance Hunting and Shooting Sports
Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation
R3 Community and R3 Clearinghouse
Locavore.guide
Learnhunting.org
Wheretoshoot.org
Range Development Opportunities
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
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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