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Academics Afield in Statesboro – A Hunting Community Courtesy of NWTF GA
By Coral Minchey and Bre Bashford Academics Afield is a learn-to-hunt program led by Georgia Wildlife Federation, supported by the Georgia R3 Initiative and the Georgia Southern University Shooting Sports Education Center, aimed at engaging college students in hunting...
read moreLearning to Hunt Public and Private Land
A big aspect of a successful hunt is location, location, location. Scouting land is important for finding animal tracks, habitats preferred by the desired game species, and land that is easily accessible to set up your hunting equipment. The ownership of the land that...
read moreLiving in the Moment: Through a Lens
By: Carson Love Put down your phone, take in the sun's warmth, listen to the birds singing, and feel the wind wisping across your face - just live in the moment. Taking a step back from the fast-paced hustle of the world, “living in the moment” is a common mantra...
read moreAcademics Afield is Back in Action
The 2023-2024 Academics Afield program started with a bang this past week. Several students from Fort Valley State University joined a few faculty members for a weekend of fun. Friday was spent at the Ocmulgee River Gun Club where club members taught the students to...
read morePartners Gather to Discuss Ongoing Challenges to Recruit, Retain and Reactivate Hunters, Anglers, and Target Shooters
Covington, GA - Individuals from across the state gathered at Georgia Wildlife Federation’s Alcovy Conservation Center in July to discuss strategies to increase and diversify participation in hunting, angling, and target shooting – an effort known as R3. Fifty-five...
read moreGeorgia Wildlife Federation’s Mike Worley Receives National Recognition at NWF Annual Conference
Worley’s leadership shines through State and National Partnership Covington, GA – Mike Worley, President and CEO of Georgia Wildlife Federation (GWF), was awarded the Charlie Shaw Affiliate Partnership Award by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) at the recent...
read moreThrowback Thursday: The Thrill of the Hunt
Since school is out for the summer and Academics Afield is on a break, let’s take a look back at one of the hunts from the fall semester of 2022. September 18th, 2022, TIFTON GEORGIA. The Academics Afield Dove hunt for Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Students...
read moreLocal Women’s Group, Artemis Georgia of Georgia Wildlife Federation, Hosts Fishing Opportunities for New Participants
Covington, GA – On June 6th, five ladies kicked off Artemis Georgia’s summer fishing events with a Lake Juliette striped bass-guided trip. All Seasons Guide Service hosted a safe and comfortable experience for the women teaching them skills to continue participation...
read moreHave the Best Summer Ever with this Outdoor Activity Bingo Card
If you were not at the Keeping Georgia Wild Festival or did not get a bingo card from our booth, you’re in luck! We have it for you right here: KID'S SUMMER BINGO CARD We made this bingo card to give kids something awesome to work on throughout the summer instead of...
read moreArtemis Georgia Expands Horizons for Women through 2023 Turkey Hunting Workshop
Engage, encourage, and empower women in conservation through hunting, fishing, and shooting sports. Covington, GA – In early May, six ladies headed into the northwest Georgia hillsides in pursuit of eastern wild turkey wrapping up Artemis Georgia’s 2023 turkey hunting...
read moreUGA Tournament – R3 in Action
By: Carson Love The R3 Initiative primarily focuses on hunting and encapsulates hunters' recruitment, retention, and reactivation through Georgia Wildlife Federation programs. However, at the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources Annual Sporting Clays...
read moreHistoric Wildlife Bill Will Help Prevent Extinctions in Georgia
Covington, GA - New bipartisan legislation in the Senate will dedicate up to $1.4 billion each year to locally-led efforts to prevent extinctions and help wildlife thrive for future generations. The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act will send roughly $27.4 million to...
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