Georgia
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Georgia fisherman breaks record
Tim Trone is the new state record holder for biggest blue catfish after a tournament on Oct. 17.
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Georgia Teacher Named State Fish Art Educator of the Year
Kathleen Petka has been named Wildlife Forever's 2017 State-Fish Art Educator of the Year. During her thirteen years of teaching at Walton High School, Kathleen has built a superior visual arts program and her students have been recognized at the national level many times. Annually, she has her art students participate in contests , like State-Fish Art, that help teach her students the importance of conservation. Shereceives a $500 Gift Card, for classroom art supplies, from the award's sponsor, Triarco Arts & Crafts,
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Go Fish: State License Plate to Support Marine Habitat
During the 2016 session of the Georgia General Assembly, members of the Coastal Conservation Association spearheaded an effort to get coastal legislators to amend Georgia law to authorize a new specialty motor vehicle license plate.
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NOAA Draft Recovery Plan for Puget Sound/Georgia Basin Yelloweye Rockfsh, Bocaccio
NOAA Fisheries is seeking public comment on its draft recovery plan for yelloweye rockfish (Sebastes ruberrimus) and bocaccio (Sebastes paucispinis) in Puget Sound, the Strait of Georgia, and the eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca (generally referred to as Puget Sound/Georgia Basin). These species were listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in 2010. Bocaccio are listed as endangered and yelloweye rockfish are listed as threatened.
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Georgia DNR Recommends Summer Catfishing Hotspots
Fishing for catfish is a summertime tradition and a great way to put some delicious meals on the table. Whether you are an experienced angler, a newbie or just a casual fisherman, you can find fantastic catfishing opportunities in Georgia, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division.
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