Bear killed out of season, unlawful possession of raptor parts - DNR's Weekly Law Enforcement Report
Georgia Department of Natural Resources sent this bulletin at 05/24/2013 04:25 PM EDT
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WEEKLY LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORT - May 12-18, 2013
Whether protecting our natural resources or the people who enjoy them, it's always a wild week for rangers. This week's report includes:
- Unlawful hunting/possession of raptor parts - Gilmer County
- Bear killed out of season - Rabun County
- Violation citations - several counties
The Law Enforcement Section of Wildlife Resources Division protects Georgia's wildlife populations by enforcing laws, rules and regulations pertaining to game and nongame animals, threatened and endangered plants and animals, exotic animals, boating safety, litter and waste control, and other natural resource issues.
In addition, conservation rangers:
- administer the state's hunter education and boating safety programs;
- investigate violations of wildlife laws as well as hunting and boating incidents; and
- conduct classes and programs to educate citizens about wildlife laws and safety practices.
Read about their operations throughout the state in the latest weekly report for May 12-18, 2013. Previous reports are also available online.
