In April 1995 WRD began a Private Lands Initiative to intensify efforts in promoting, encouraging and providing technical assistance for wildlife conservation on private lands in Georgia.
Deer Herd Management This booklet is intended to serve as a source of general information for those with a casual interest in white-tailed deer, and not as a detailed guide for land managers.
Small Game Management General information for wildlife enthusiasts and a detailed guide for landowners regarding the management of bobwhite quail, mourning dove, ruffed grouse, rabbit and grey and fox squirrels.
Quail Management There are many ways to manage your lands to encourage bobwhite quail production, including use of field borders, pine stands, prescribed fire, predator control and more.
Dove Hunting and Agricultural Practices in Georgia The mourning dove is the most hunted migratory game bird in Georgia. Federal and state laws prohibit hunting migratory game birds over baited areas. Find out how to legally attract and hunt doves.
Waterfowl Management General information for those with a casual interest in waterfowl and for landowners and managers who want to improve the waterfowl habitat on their property.
In forests throughout Georgia, combining frequent thins and burns is the most financially and environmentally beneficial action that can be made. Burning forests in appropriate conditions renews natural plant communities that provide food and cover for wildlife.
Forest Stewardship Program plans prescribe carefully selected conservation practices for specific areas on your land to benefit timber, wildlife and other objectives. Contact your local Georgia Forestry Commission forester to determine if you are eligible to receive a plan.
Fallow Field Management Fallow fields provide early successional habitat for many wildlife species. When a field is abandoned or "fallowed," it quickly begins reverting to forbs and grasses, referred to as early succession.
Within Georgia's State Wildlife Action Plan (2005), there are five major conservation themes identified as crucial for maintaining our state's foundation of healthy ecoregions and their biological diversity. This fact sheet explores those areas.
Managing Human-Wildlife Conflicts
Nuisance Canada Geese Canada geese have become more common in Georgia, and in some cases have developed into pests. Find out more about preventing nuisance goose issues on your property.
Bears in the Backyard, Deer in the Driveway Wildlife management is the key to balancing the needs of people and wildlife, reducing human-wildlife conflicts and maintaining healthy wildlife populations. This includes two important methods used by wildlife biologists - hunting and trapping.
Beaver Management and Control This booklet is intended to provide general information on beavers in Georgia and to assist individuals or landowners experiencing beaver damage problems.
Controlling Deer Damage Advice for all types of individuals experiencing deer damage problems. WRD hopes this booklet will serve as a quality source of information for handling deer damage problems.
Feral Hogs: Disease, Damage and Control Feral hogs compete with over 100 species of native wildlife, carry many diseases and cause considerable habitat and economic damage. Learn more about hogs and what you can do to help our native wildlife.
Wild Pig Info website - Mississippi State University has created a website that has several items of interest for landowners and others that wish to learn more about feral pigs and the control of these animals. Items on the website include the publication "A Landowner's Guide to Wild Pig Management" and a link to the film "A Pickup Load of Pigs."
Nuisance Wildlife Information: This page consolidates information on the most common nuisance wildlife in Georgia - how to prevent, how to manage and who to call.
You can learn more here about how Georgia hunters and the WRD are managing and producing a healthy, quality deer herd for present and future generations of Georgians to enjoy.
Georgia's Deer Management Plans
Georgia's Deer Management Plan 2005-2014 How many deer should Georgia have? The answer depends upon a variety of objectives. In an effort to broaden the issue of deer management, WRD initiated the development of a citizen-directed deer management plan involving multiple levels of involvement.
Georgia's Urban Deer Management Plan Georgia's white-tailed deer herd presents a variety of management challenges. This plan, utilizing extensive public input, focuses on encouraging hunting as a primary management tool for addressing conflicts of deer in urban areas.
The Purpose of Georgia’s Alligator Management Plan is to ensure the long-term conservation of Georgia’s alligator population while providing sustainable harvest and other recreational opportunities, promoting its value to wetland ecosystems, and minimizing conflicts. Click here to view the plan.
There is no evidence that CWD has made it into the Southeast. Georgia hunters and DNR need to do everything possible to keep this disease out of Georgia. This document provides a fact sheet, Georgia test results, timeline and links for additional information.
The white-tailed deer and the recreational opportunities afforded by our healthy deer population would not be present today if it were not for one of the brightest success stories of wildlife conservation in Georgia.
