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 Students Hunt in the Rain
While becoming a hunter, a person may be faced with many obstacles that could deter them from continuing. For example, not harvesting can discourage a beginner from going out in the field again. For our Academics Afield Statesboro students in the 2023-2024 cohort we...
read moreArtemis Georgia Hosts Four Deer Hunts for Women to Engage in Conservation
Covington, GA – Twenty-eight women enjoyed the comradery of ladies only deer hunts at various locations across Georgia this season. Artemis Georgia, of Georgia Wildlife Federation, hosted four events (three donated by private landowners and one on a state managed...
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