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The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking applicants to fill one seat each on the Finfish Advisory Panel and the Shrimp Advisory Panel.

Brunswick, Ga.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a temporary closure of the recreational Bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix) fishery in state waters for the months of March and April 2024. This action is necessary to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Bluefish population along the Atlantic coast.

Brunswick, Ga.

Georgia’s commercial and recreational food shrimp season closes at 6:20 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. The closure affects Georgia’s territorial waters three nautical miles out to sea. Federal waters three to 200 nautical miles offshore remain open.

Brunswick, Ga.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is accepting nominations for two seats representing Georgia for a three-year term on a regional fishery management body. 

SAVANNAH, Ga.

Two retired 72-foot subway cars are the latest addition to Georgia’s marine artificial reefs. 

Brunswick, Ga.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the state's recreational and commercial food shrimp season will be extended from its regularly scheduled closure Dec. 31 until 6:20 p.m. Jan. 18, 2024.