Georgia Department of Natural Resources - Georgia DNR

This Memorial Day, we reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those who gave everything for our nation. We honor their legacy and remember the families who carry that sacrifice each day.

Boat Sober. Save Lives.
Alcohol and boating do not mix. Impaired judgment and slowed reaction times put everyone on the water at risk. Designate a sober operator every trip.

Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest times on Georgia’s waterways. Before heading out, make safety your first priority.
🦺 Wear a life jacket
🚫 Don’t drink and boat
📖 Know the rules and regulations
⛈️ Stay alert to changing weather and water conditions
🤝 Be courteous and respect others on the water
A little preparation can save a life. Let’s work together to keep this holiday weekend safe for everyone enjoying Georgia’s waterways.

Across state lines and across waterways, our commitment is the same, working together to keep boaters safe.

In honor of National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day, we pause to reflect on the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of those who have served. Their service is never forgotten.

During this National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day today, we remember the 10 GA DNR Game Wardens and all the brave law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to others. Please keep all of their families in your prayers.

Mark your calendars because it’s time to get WILD at the Keeping Georgia Wild Family Festival at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center!

We hope to see you there!

Mark your calendars 🌟📆 because it's time to get WILD at the Keeping Georgia Wild Family Festival at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center!🎉

This event is scheduled from 9 AM-2 PM on Saturday, May 16th, and will be held rain or shine.☔☀

Free admission includes an array of activities focused on Georgia wildlife, conservation, and outdoor recreational opportunities such as archery, fishing, and shooting sports. Live animal presentations, arts and crafts, Charlie Elliott Astronomy Club, and exhibitors displaying wildlife-themed booths add to the festivities.

A free hot dog lunch🌭 🆓will be provided for attendees (from 11am-1pm or while supplies last), and before heading out for the day, be sure to stop by the Visitor Center to tour the museum.
For more information, visit 👉 https://georgiawildlife.com/KeepingGAWILD

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources extends our heartfelt condolences to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife following the tragic loss of Game Warden Pilot Joshua Tibbetts in a plane crash earlier today.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, fellow wardens, and all those impacted by this devastating loss.

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is heartbroken to share that Game Warden Pilot Joshua Tibbetts died this morning in a plane crash in Avon, ME.

Game Warden Pilot Tibbetts served the people of Maine as a Maine Game Warden for 18 years, including the last three years as a pilot for Maine Warden Service. In that role, his specialized aviation work supported search and rescue, law enforcement, fisheries and wildlife conservation, and public safety across the state.

This is an incredibly difficult loss for his family, friends, colleagues, and the entire Maine Warden Service. We ask the public to keep his loved ones, his fellow Game Wardens, and all those affected by this tragedy in their thoughts in the days ahead.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing. The Department will cooperate fully with the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board.

We are grateful for the emergency personnel who responded to the scene and for the support already being shown to the Maine Warden Service family.