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Tue., January 31, 2012 2:26pm
The Georgia Senate has approved legislation that would give a special hunting permit to children with terminal illnesses. Senate Bill 309, also known as Taylor's Law, was approved by a vote of 53-1.
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Tue., December 27, 2011 1:44pm
Some wildlife advocates are expressing concerns about bear hunting in central Georgia, saying too many of the animals are being killed by hunting. Authorities say 34 bears were killed Nov. 12, half of them females, and all in an area near Tarversville in Twiggs County.
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Sun., August 14, 2011 11:00pm
The day opens squirrel hunting, but bird, deer and bear hunters are preparing for their seasons that follow in September and October.
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Fri., May 6, 2011 10:42am
Described as using ‘science-based agricultural practices,’ the bill calls for an integrated system that would expand output, but also protect natural resources and preserve the land for future generations.
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Fri., April 1, 2011 8:58am
State lawmakers will jump into spring break a day earlier than originally planned, with no General Assembly session Friday. That move is to give legislators more time to iron-out sticking points in a proposed tax reform plan.
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Mon., March 7, 2011 3:53pm
State lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow hunting with bait. Right now, it's illegal to hunt deer and hogs within 200 yards of a supplemental food source. The bill’s opponents say baiting wildlife undermines sportsmanship.
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Mon., December 6, 2010 3:35pm
Georgia's annual alligator hunt could be restricted or expanded based on where the animals live. For the first time, state wildlife officials say, they want to split the annual hunt quota into zones. The total number of alligators taken could go up from 700 to 850.
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Tue., May 25, 2010 3:52pm
More alligators could be hunted in Georgia under a proposed change to state
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Mon., March 8, 2010 12:40pm
The U.S. Forest Service is investigating after a ranger was shot and killed
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