Georgia R3 Initiative
The Georgia Wildlife Federation is working to secure the future of wildlife conservation and our hunting heritage by recruiting, retaining, and reactivating (R3) hunters. The Georgia R3 Initiative is a cooperative effort between Georgia Wildlife Federation, Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division, National Wild Turkey Federation, and the Georgia Chapter of Safari Club International. The goals of this initiative are to 1) to increase participation in hunting and shooting sports as they relate to hunting and 2) to increase societal acceptance and support of hunting and shooting sports. The suggested strategies and actions to accomplish these goals are defined in the Georgia Hunting Action Plan.
Academics Afield Expands to HBCUs in, GWF’s New Hire, Durrell Smith’s Capable Hands
Durrell Smith is a 32-year-old Atlanta, Georgia native, visual artist, podcast host, bird dog handler/trainer, and conservationist. While creating compelling abstract assemblage pieces or India ink and watercolor illustrations based on his field experiences and...
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Carson Love Joins GWF as UGA’s Academics Afield Coordinator
Carson Love is a junior at the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources studying Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences (UGA). Thanks to the support from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Wildlife Restoration Program, GWF recently hired her...
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