Public Meetings/Hearings and Public Comment

General

Interested citizens are invited to provide input on the proposed repeal of Rule 391-5-9-.08 pertaining to compensation for the removal of deadhead logs. View proposed regulations on the Proposed Regulations webpage. You can provide input in the following ways:

Comment Submission Methods: You can provide comments by email (fm.comments@dnr.ga.gov), by telephone (706-557-3305) or by submitting written statements, before close of business on May 27, 2024. Written statements should be mailed to: Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division/Fisheries Management Section 2067 U.S. Highway 278, S.E., Social Circle, Georgia 30025.
Note: A public hearing can be scheduled if requested by 25 persons who will be directly affected by the proposed rule, by a governmental subdivision, or by an association having not less than 25 members.

Hunting

Currently, there are no upcoming public meetings scheduled.

Fishing

Anglers and other interested citizens are invited to provide input on proposed fishing regulations amendments regarding shoal bass length limits, and modification of daily creel limits for native black bass species with limited range and populations. View proposed regulations on the Proposed Regulations webpage. You can provide input in the following ways:

Virtual Scheduled Hearing: You can provide comments at a virtual public hearing (live via the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division Facebook Page) scheduled for May 21, 2024 (7 pm).
Additional Comment Submission Methods: You can provide comments by email (fm.comments@dnr.ga.gov), by telephone (706-557-3305) or by submitting written statements, before close of business on May 27, 2024. Written statements should be mailed to: Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division/Fisheries Management Section 2067 U.S. Highway 278, S.E., Social Circle, Georgia 30025.