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Yesterday at 6:00 AM  High crop prices entice farmers to expand planting into old golf courses, wildlife preserves

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Updated with video; In our Facebook Story of the Day, you wanted to know if any local species of fish were endangered due to overfishing.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Giant African snails have invaded portions of Florida and for our FOX 31 Facebook story of the day people want to know if Georgia is next.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Feeding the alligators is an annual summer tradition at Chehaw.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Federal wildlife managers look to New Mexico pilot project in battle against feral pigs

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  In our facebook story of the day you wanted to know if southwest Georgia should be worried about white-nose syndrome affecting our bat population.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The Annual Birds of Prey Wildlife Demonstration is sponsored by the Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Updated with video; Tuesday morning, officials with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has confirmed that Georgia has its first cases of white nose syndrome.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Updated with video; In our Facebook story of the day people wanted to know if it's illegal to help or rehab wildlife.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Dedication to natural resources, both on and off the job, led to the recent selection of Kevin Lowrey as the Georgia Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) "Wildlife Manager of the Year" award.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Catching poachers and other wildlife violators often involves lengthy criminal investigations and require diligence and dedication on behalf of conservation rangers.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Albany native Jim Fowler visited his home Monday afternoon to speak to the public about a wildlife, a topic he's very familiar with.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  Georgia hunters, anglers and wildlife enthusiasts now have an app of their own!

Friday, October 05, 2012  Updated with video; Flint Fest kicks off Saturday and while downtown has plenty to offer adults, there will also be tons of activities for kids.

Friday, August 03, 2012  Updated with video; In todays' Facebook story of the day you wanted to know how many bat species there are in southwest Georgia.