Georgia Department of Natural Resources

Interested in a career in the outdoors or ensuring our natural resources are conserved for future generations? The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is hiring! See the vacancies listed at the link below.

Georgia DNR is accepting applications now through Nov. 15 for its 2025 Career Academy, a week-long summer camp for current 10th and 11th graders interested in exploring careers in natural resources management. The academy will take place July 20-26, 2025, at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center in Mansfield and the Jekyll 4-H Center on Jekyll Island. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eJieTymB #GeorgiaDNR #Careers #NaturalResources #WeAreDNR

Georgia, we are THRILLED to share this news! Our state was honored with a national Innovation Award for our commitment to accessibility in the great outdoors. It was accepted by a very proud Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites Director Angie Johnson and Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Walter Rabon last night during the National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD) Conference in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Accessible campsites, kayak launches and fishing docks are among the many offerings within DNR’s accessibility initiative Outdoors Beyond Barriers. We also partnered with the Aimee Copeland Foundation’s All Terrain Georgia to place Action Trackchairs at 20 Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites. We are honored to be recognized nationally for our commitment to making the great outdoors available to all Georgians of all abilities. #WeAreDNR ??

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is hiring! Join our team of passionate individuals who share a common goal of protecting, conserving, and enhancing the state's natural, historic, and cultural resources for present and future generations. #WeAreDNR #Hiring #GADNR

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Coastal Resources Division is accepting public comment on a request for review of a federal consistency submission from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service Office of Protected Resources proposing amendments to the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule.

We are excited to announce Outdoors Beyond Barriers! The Outdoors Beyond Barriers initiative puts an emphasis on removing obstacles for people with mobility impairments to help them connect with nature, explore the outdoors, and take part in activities like hunting and fishing that may have previously been unavailable. "More than 2.2 million Georgians have a disability, and of that, 14 percent of those are mobility related. Outdoors Beyond Barriers puts an increased focus on expanding existing and creating new adaptive outdoor opportunities,” said Walter Rabon, Commissioner of Georgia DNR. Starting TODAY, adaptive hunters will have the opportunity to apply for one of 7 New Adaptive Hunting Events on public properties across the state. To apply, visit GoOutdoorsGeorgia.com and select the “Events and Learning Opportunities” tab. The deadline for applications is August 15, 2024. Eligible participants must meet the requirements for a disability hunting and fishing license. However, hunters taking part in these new hunts do not have to possess a Disability License if they already have an alternate legal license, such as a Lifetime License. Other Adaptive Opportunities and Amenities in Georgia: ? Action Trackchairs Available at Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites. ? Accessible Cottage/Campsite Accommodations at Georgia State Parks. ? Accessible Kayak Launch at Hard Labor Creek State Park. ? Horseback Riding: Accessible Horse Ramps (Don Carter State Park and Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center). ? Georgia Public Fishing Areas offer a variety of ADA accessible fishing piers and facilities. ? Coastal Public Fishing Piers are ADA-accessible. ? 12 Public Ranges (Archery or Shooting) in Georgia are ADA-accessible. ? Birding and Wildlife Viewing Opportunities at various WMAs and State Parks For more information on the Outdoors Beyond Barriers initiative, visit GADNR.org/OBB. #OutdoorsBeyondBarriers #AdaptiveHunting #OutdoorsForAll

“The addition of these chairs at our state parks will help to remove some of the obstacles associated with getting outdoors for those with mobility issues,” said Commissioner Walter Rabon of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. “I’m excited to see the Outdoors Beyond Barriers program continue to grow, making the outdoors more accessible for all Georgians, as well as our out-of-state visitors.” #GeorgiaDNR #OutdoorsBeyondBarriers #GetOutside

Independence Day is not only a time for festivities and fireworks, but a moment to reflect on the values of freedom, democracy, and unity that defines the heart of our nation. ???? DNR wishes everyone a safe and happy Independence Day! ???? #IndependenceDay #USA #Happy4th

Freedom is not freely given. Please join our department in remembering our fallen heroes who gave their lives to protect our great nation. ???? #MemorialDay #RememberOurHeroes #USA

We expect a lot of people to be on the water this coming holiday weekend and throughout the summer. Commissioner Rabon has some important tips to share on boater safety. For more information on boater safety, please visit https://lnkd.in/gpFj5V7f #BoatSafety #Boating #WeAreDNR #LawEnforcement #BeSafe