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.
Artemis 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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By: Milo Raoof I recently had the opportunity as an Academics Afield Intern with the Georgia Wildlife Federation to hunt deer on private land with a crossbow. Mrs. Bashford and Mrs. Minchey organized and led the hunting event and we all had so much fun! We learned all...
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