Free fishing day upcoming in Georgia

Each day, millions of Americans are working to conserve and improve our natural resources. They are America’s hunters and anglers.

Saturday, Sept. 22, is National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF Day). Sportsmen have contributed millions of dollars to the Federal Aid in Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration Programs according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division.

Together with hunting and fishing license fees, these federal aid programs have funded wildlife and sport fish conservation, habitat acquisition and outdoor recreation opportunities both in Georgia and throughout the country.

In honor of National Hunting and Fishing Day, Georgia residents do not need a fishing license or a trout license to fish on any public waters in the state including lakes, streams, ponds and Public Fishing Areas. This day will be observed on Saturday, Sept. 22.