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Natural Heritage Tourism and Outdoor Recreation in Southwest Georgia Region

 Birding and Wildlife Viewing

   
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The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Bird Watching
By:

Bird watching continues to grow in popularity among folks of all ages.  The hobby—otherwise known as birding—is an excellent way to enjoy nature and become acquainted with all things winged.

 

Bird Trails and Important Bird Areas
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A Bird Trail is more than a trail in the literal sense.  It is a “necklace” of sites, usually linked by a physiographic feature such as a river, that are united by the theme of “great for bird watching!”  Birding Trails are essentially driving routes that help you get from one prime birding spot to the next.

 

Show Birding and Wildlife Viewing Organizations & Professionals (37)
There are 37 resources serving Southwest Georgia Region in the following categories:
map itMap of Birding and Wildlife Viewing Organizations & Professionals serving Southwest Georgia Region
Ecotourism
Albany Nursery WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Albany, GA
Almost Eden
John, Bonnie, & Jeff McMillian - Merryville, LA
American Hiking Society
- Silver Spring, MD
Chickasawhatchee WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Leary, GA
Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve
- Decatur, GA
Doerun Pitcherplant Bog WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Doerun, GA
Ecologic
Duane H. Buelow - President & Chief Technology Officer - Oshkosh, WI
Elmodel WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Newton, GA
Enota Mountain Retreat
Suan Freed - Owner - Hiawassee, GA
Georgia Birding and Wildlife Trails
- Social Circle, GA
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division - Stockbridge, GA
Henry's Fork Ranch
Bill + Teresa Fuchs - Owners - Chester, ID
Hunting Land Advisors
Stephen Ruckman - Founder - Mount Washington, KY
Kolomoki Mounds State Park
- Blakely, GA
Lake Seminole WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Faceville, GA
Mayhaw WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Colquitt, GA
Monarch Viewing
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History - Pacific Grove, CA
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
- Washington, DC
Rancho Esquon
- Durham, CA
River Creek, The Rolf and Alexandra Kauka WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Thomasville, GA
Seminole State Park
- Donalsonville, GA
Silver Lake WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Bainbridge, GA
Guides Outfitters and Hunt Clubs
Georgia Hunting and Fishing Federation - Colquitt Chapter
- Berlin, GA
Hunting Sports Plus
Daryl Traylor - Blue Springs, MO
Southwest Georgia Shooting Association
- Leesburg, GA
State and Federal Land
Albany Nursery WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Albany, GA
Chickasawhatchee WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Leary, GA
Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve
- Decatur, GA
Doerun Pitcherplant Bog WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Doerun, GA
Elmodel WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Newton, GA
Julie Ann Gustanski, PhD, LLM
Resource Dimensions - Principal - Gig Harbor, WA
Lake Seminole WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Faceville, GA
Mayhaw WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Colquitt, GA
Michael Hart
LandVest, Inc. - Senior Appraiser - Boston, MA
River Creek, The Rolf and Alexandra Kauka WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Thomasville, GA
Seminole State Park
- Donalsonville, GA
Silver Lake WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Bainbridge, GA

 Hunting and Sport Fishing

   
Show Articles on Hunting and Sport Fishing (8)
Conservation's Latest Problem? Not Enough Hunters
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No matter how you feel about hunting, it provides a lot of funding for state wildlife agencies. Now, fewer Americans are hunting, and that system is breaking down.

 

Deer Herd Management For Georgia Hunters
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Wildlife biologists of the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division Deer Committee prepared this booklet. This is the third revision and reprinting of this publication since 1988.

 

Find a National Forest in the South

The Southern Region covers thirteen states--a vast area stretching from Texas on the western side, Virginia on the north, and down to Puerto Rico on the south. You'll find a wide variety of forest environments, including the only tropical forest (El Yunque) in the agency. Find a forest nearest you!

 

Fee Fishing - An Introduction
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The basic types of operations and associated business considerations. A list of all Southern Regional Aquaculture Center factsheets (more than 150) are available at https://srac.t ...

 

Fee Fishing - Location, Site Development and Other Considerations
By:

Discusses clientele, permitting, advertising, location, design and security, water source, concessions, time of operations, signs, and safety and liability.& ...

 

The Ultimate Food Plot
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One of the first things that every fledgling wildlife manager learns is that nutrition is the key to attracting and keeping big bucks. The second thing they learn is how expensive it is to grow good food plots.

 

A Guide to Successful Wildlife Food Plots - Blending Science with Common Sense
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This publication provides technical guidance and practical information for wildlife management beyond planting and managing food plots.  ...

 

Hunters - A Force for Conservation
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Hunting seasons are starting to open, making this a great time to commemorate the important role that hunters play in habitat conservation.

 

Show Hunting and Sport Fishing Organizations & Professionals (17)
There are 17 resources serving Southwest Georgia Region in the following categories:
map itMap of Hunting and Sport Fishing Organizations & Professionals serving Southwest Georgia Region
Guides Outfitters and Hunt Clubs
Georgia Hunting and Fishing Federation - Colquitt Chapter
- Berlin, GA
Hunting Sports Plus
Daryl Traylor - Blue Springs, MO
Southwest Georgia Shooting Association
- Leesburg, GA
Land Leasing
American Hunting Lease Association
Steve Meng - President - Fishers, IN
Cain Planting Company
Hunt Ark Duck - McCrory, AR
Evr-green Management Group, Inc
Matt S. Campbell - President - Rome, GA
Hull Forest Products
- Pomfret Center, CT
Hunting Land Advisors
Stephen Ruckman - Founder - Mount Washington, KY
Hunting Sports Plus
Daryl Traylor - Blue Springs, MO
LandTrust
- Bozeman, MT
Rayonier Hunting & Recreation
- Yulee, FL
Resource Analytical & Management Group, LLC
Billy K. Lemons - President & Principal Consultant - Nacogdoches, TX
Robert C. Crane
Woodland Management Service - Consulting Forester - Stevens Point, WI
Weyerhaeuser Outdoor Recreation Leases
- Madison, GA
Wildlife Cooperative
Jerry deBin - Forester, Wildlife Biologist, Land Agent - Rayle, GA
Lodges and Ranches
Acadiane' Expeditions, Ltd.
- West Franklin, LA
Henry's Fork Ranch
Bill + Teresa Fuchs - Owners - Chester, ID

 Nature-Based Tourism

   
Show Articles on Nature-Based Tourism (7)
National Wildlife Refuge System - National Wildlife Refuge Locator

Find a Refuge Near You 

Nearly 46 million people visit national wildlife refuges each year. Visitors and local communities recognize refuges as national treasures:

  • Wildlife refuges are home to more than 700 species of birds, 220 species of mammals, 250 reptile and amphibian species and more than 200 species of fish.
  • Fifty-nine refuges have been established with a primary purpose of conserving threatened or endangered species.
  • 280 of the 1,200-plus federally-listed threatened or endangered species in the U.S. are found on units of the Refuge System.

 

 

Fee Fishing - An Introduction
By:

The basic types of operations and associated business considerations. A list of all Southern Regional Aquaculture Center factsheets (more than 150) are available at https://srac.t ...

 

Fee Fishing - Location, Site Development and Other Considerations
By:

Discusses clientele, permitting, advertising, location, design and security, water source, concessions, time of operations, signs, and safety and liability.& ...

 

Decontamination Documentation for Cavers
By:

The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) strongly recommends, first and foremost, compliance with all cave closures, advisories, and regulations in all Federal, State,Tribal, and private lands.

 

What is Natural Heritage Tourism

Natural heritage tourism (or geotourism as defined by National Geographic) is defined as tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place—its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents.

 

Bird Trails and Important Bird Areas
By:

A Bird Trail is more than a trail in the literal sense.  It is a “necklace” of sites, usually linked by a physiographic feature such as a river, that are united by the theme of “great for bird watching!”  Birding Trails are essentially driving routes that help you get from one prime birding spot to the next.

 

Rural Bounty

Explore North America's Rural Bounty

Discover the rich bounty of farm fresh fruits and vegetables, outdoor activities, and family fun that our rural countryside has to offer!

  • Daytrip or Vacation to a Farm or Ranch
  • Pick Your Own-Fruits, Pumpkins, Trees
  • Discover Charming Countryside Wineries
  • Challenge Your Hunting & Outdoor Skills

In the U.S. and Canada, there are approximately 65,000 farms and ranches that invite the public to visit, and more and more are becoming members on the Rural Bounty website. We invite you to come back often to plan relaxing day trips, or weeks away, enjoying the Rural Bounty of North America.  Visit website »

 

 

Show Nature-Based Tourism Organizations & Professionals (79)
There are 79 resources serving Southwest Georgia Region in the following categories:
map itMap of Nature-Based Tourism Organizations & Professionals serving Southwest Georgia Region
Agritourism
Brown's Quail Ranch
- Sylvester, GA
Brussel’s Bonsai Nursery, LLC
Brussel Martin - Owner - Olive Branch, MS
Copeland Strawberry Farm -Warwick
- Warwick, GA
Farm2Flour
Josh Thorsbrough - Owner - Alvin, IL
Farmingwork.com
Nick Dorrell - Industry, TX
Five Islands Farm
- Georgetown, ME
Flowerwood Nursery (Cairo)
- Cairo, GA
Forager
- Portland, ME
Georgia Grown
Georgia Department of Agriculture - Atlanta, GA
Georgia Grown - Georgia Department of Agriculture
Cheryl Smith - Agritourism Manager - Atlanta, GA
Georgia Grown Citrus LLC
- Ochlocknee, GA
Georgia Grown Trails
- Adel, GA
Hunting Land Advisors
Stephen Ruckman - Founder - Mount Washington, KY
Long Farms
- Bainbridge, GA
Mark's Melon Patch
- Sasser, GA
McDonald's Farm
- Leesburg, GA
Ochlockonee Ridge Farms LLC.
- Moultrie, GA
Rancho Esquon
- Durham, CA
Reed Farm Llc
4- R Enterprises LLC dba Reed Farm & Ranch - Blakely, GA
San Pedro Ranch
Chase Currie - Carrizo Springs, TX
Spring Creek Aquatic Concepts
Bradden Kerr - Senior Fishery Biologist - Tualatin, OR
The Fruit Factory
- Pavo, GA
Vista of Maine
Christine Strout - Manager - Greene, ME
Campgrounds
Albany Nursery WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Albany, GA
Chickasawhatchee WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Leary, GA
Doerun Pitcherplant Bog WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Doerun, GA
Elmodel WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Newton, GA
Enota Mountain Retreat
Suan Freed - Owner - Hiawassee, GA
Kolomoki Mounds State Park
- Blakely, GA
Lake Seminole WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Faceville, GA
Mayhaw WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Colquitt, GA
River Creek, The Rolf and Alexandra Kauka WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Thomasville, GA
Seminole State Park
- Donalsonville, GA
Silver Lake WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Bainbridge, GA
White's Creek Lake Campground
- Eupora, MS
Ecotourism
Albany Nursery WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Albany, GA
Almost Eden
John, Bonnie, & Jeff McMillian - Merryville, LA
American Hiking Society
- Silver Spring, MD
Chickasawhatchee WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Leary, GA
Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve
- Decatur, GA
Doerun Pitcherplant Bog WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Doerun, GA
Ecologic
Duane H. Buelow - President & Chief Technology Officer - Oshkosh, WI
Elmodel WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Newton, GA
Enota Mountain Retreat
Suan Freed - Owner - Hiawassee, GA
Georgia Birding and Wildlife Trails
- Social Circle, GA
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division - Stockbridge, GA
Henry's Fork Ranch
Bill + Teresa Fuchs - Owners - Chester, ID
Hunting Land Advisors
Stephen Ruckman - Founder - Mount Washington, KY
Kolomoki Mounds State Park
- Blakely, GA
Lake Seminole WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Faceville, GA
Mayhaw WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Colquitt, GA
Monarch Viewing
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History - Pacific Grove, CA
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
- Washington, DC
Rancho Esquon
- Durham, CA
River Creek, The Rolf and Alexandra Kauka WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Thomasville, GA
Seminole State Park
- Donalsonville, GA
Silver Lake WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Bainbridge, GA
Landscape Architects / Land Planning
Design Workshop
Anna Laybourn - Principal - Aspen, CO
DHM Design
- Denver, CO
Field Sport Concepts, LTD
- Charlottesville, VA
Great Ecology
- San Diego, CA
Living Habitats LLC
Heidi Natura, PLA, ASLA, LEED AP - Principal & CEO - Chicago, IL
Metro Blooms
Becky Rice - Executive Director - Minneapolis, MN
Peter W. NeSmith
Water & Air Research, Inc - Plant Ecologist/Botanist - Gainesville, FL
PlanIt Forward
Patrick Crist - Principal - Broomfield, CO
PPM Consultants
- Monroe, LA
Thomas L. Daniels
University of Pennsylvania School of Design - Professor of City and Regional Planning - Philadelphia, PA
State and Federal Land
Albany Nursery WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Albany, GA
Chickasawhatchee WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Leary, GA
Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve
- Decatur, GA
Doerun Pitcherplant Bog WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Doerun, GA
Elmodel WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Newton, GA
Julie Ann Gustanski, PhD, LLM
Resource Dimensions - Principal - Gig Harbor, WA
Lake Seminole WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Faceville, GA
Mayhaw WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Colquitt, GA
Michael Hart
LandVest, Inc. - Senior Appraiser - Boston, MA
River Creek, The Rolf and Alexandra Kauka WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Thomasville, GA
Seminole State Park
- Donalsonville, GA
Silver Lake WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Bainbridge, GA

 Outdoor Recreation

   
Show Articles on Outdoor Recreation (7)
The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Bird Watching
By:

Bird watching continues to grow in popularity among folks of all ages.  The hobby—otherwise known as birding—is an excellent way to enjoy nature and become acquainted with all things winged.

 

National Wildlife Refuge System - National Wildlife Refuge Locator

Find a Refuge Near You 

Nearly 46 million people visit national wildlife refuges each year. Visitors and local communities recognize refuges as national treasures:

  • Wildlife refuges are home to more than 700 species of birds, 220 species of mammals, 250 reptile and amphibian species and more than 200 species of fish.
  • Fifty-nine refuges have been established with a primary purpose of conserving threatened or endangered species.
  • 280 of the 1,200-plus federally-listed threatened or endangered species in the U.S. are found on units of the Refuge System.

 

 

Find a National Forest in the South

The Southern Region covers thirteen states--a vast area stretching from Texas on the western side, Virginia on the north, and down to Puerto Rico on the south. You'll find a wide variety of forest environments, including the only tropical forest (El Yunque) in the agency. Find a forest nearest you!

 

Fee Fishing - An Introduction
By:

The basic types of operations and associated business considerations. A list of all Southern Regional Aquaculture Center factsheets (more than 150) are available at https://srac.t ...

 

Fee Fishing - Location, Site Development and Other Considerations
By:

Discusses clientele, permitting, advertising, location, design and security, water source, concessions, time of operations, signs, and safety and liability.& ...

 

Decontamination Documentation for Cavers
By:

The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) strongly recommends, first and foremost, compliance with all cave closures, advisories, and regulations in all Federal, State,Tribal, and private lands.

 

What is Natural Heritage Tourism

Natural heritage tourism (or geotourism as defined by National Geographic) is defined as tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place—its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents.

 

Show Outdoor Recreation Organizations & Professionals (45)
There are 45 resources serving Southwest Georgia Region in the following categories:
map itMap of Outdoor Recreation Organizations & Professionals serving Southwest Georgia Region
Agritourism
Brown's Quail Ranch
- Sylvester, GA
Brussel’s Bonsai Nursery, LLC
Brussel Martin - Owner - Olive Branch, MS
Copeland Strawberry Farm -Warwick
- Warwick, GA
Farm2Flour
Josh Thorsbrough - Owner - Alvin, IL
Farmingwork.com
Nick Dorrell - Industry, TX
Five Islands Farm
- Georgetown, ME
Flowerwood Nursery (Cairo)
- Cairo, GA
Forager
- Portland, ME
Georgia Grown
Georgia Department of Agriculture - Atlanta, GA
Georgia Grown - Georgia Department of Agriculture
Cheryl Smith - Agritourism Manager - Atlanta, GA
Georgia Grown Citrus LLC
- Ochlocknee, GA
Georgia Grown Trails
- Adel, GA
Hunting Land Advisors
Stephen Ruckman - Founder - Mount Washington, KY
Long Farms
- Bainbridge, GA
Mark's Melon Patch
- Sasser, GA
McDonald's Farm
- Leesburg, GA
Ochlockonee Ridge Farms LLC.
- Moultrie, GA
Rancho Esquon
- Durham, CA
Reed Farm Llc
4- R Enterprises LLC dba Reed Farm & Ranch - Blakely, GA
San Pedro Ranch
Chase Currie - Carrizo Springs, TX
Spring Creek Aquatic Concepts
Bradden Kerr - Senior Fishery Biologist - Tualatin, OR
The Fruit Factory
- Pavo, GA
Vista of Maine
Christine Strout - Manager - Greene, ME
Ecotourism
Albany Nursery WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Albany, GA
Almost Eden
John, Bonnie, & Jeff McMillian - Merryville, LA
American Hiking Society
- Silver Spring, MD
Chickasawhatchee WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Leary, GA
Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve
- Decatur, GA
Doerun Pitcherplant Bog WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Doerun, GA
Ecologic
Duane H. Buelow - President & Chief Technology Officer - Oshkosh, WI
Elmodel WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Newton, GA
Enota Mountain Retreat
Suan Freed - Owner - Hiawassee, GA
Georgia Birding and Wildlife Trails
- Social Circle, GA
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division - Stockbridge, GA
Henry's Fork Ranch
Bill + Teresa Fuchs - Owners - Chester, ID
Hunting Land Advisors
Stephen Ruckman - Founder - Mount Washington, KY
Kolomoki Mounds State Park
- Blakely, GA
Lake Seminole WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Faceville, GA
Mayhaw WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Colquitt, GA
Monarch Viewing
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History - Pacific Grove, CA
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
- Washington, DC
Rancho Esquon
- Durham, CA
River Creek, The Rolf and Alexandra Kauka WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Thomasville, GA
Seminole State Park
- Donalsonville, GA
Silver Lake WMA
Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division - Bainbridge, GA