Non-Profit Group Gives Back, Makes Georgia A Better Place

Wildlife Action of Georgia works to deliver education regarding hunting and fishing and their impacts on the environment. They host several youth archery deer hunts each fall. Pictured is Zack Buffington and his dad Tony.

There is a group of hunters working to make Georgia a better place.

Wildlife Action of Georgia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit conservation organization located in Acworth. Their motto is “Local Folks Solving Local Problems,” and through their efforts, they strive to put back more than we take to make our community a better place to live.

Part of these efforts include planting wildlife food plots to help with game and non-game species. They also host youth hunting and fishing events, some of which offer children with special needs the opportunity to experience the wonder of outdoor activities. 

Brian Welton, a hunter and GON subscriber, is the Georgia State Chapter President and wants to get the word out about several deer archery hunts coming up in December. 

The first archery hunt is for youth aged 15 and younger and will take place Dec. 17-18 in Bartow County. To sign up for this hunt, call the Corps of Engineers at (678) 721-6700.

The next scheduled hunt is Dec. 19-20 and is for handicapped and Purple Heart winners. Participants also need to call the corps office to sign up.

The goal at WLA is to promote awareness about wildlife habitats, focusing on the conservation and restoration of natural resources, while promoting responsible sportsmanship and the ethics standards exercised within the right to bear arms. They work to deliver education to our community regarding hunting and fishing and our impacts on the environment.

In addition, they work to protect our lakes and rivers. They work to educate all people that our natural resources belong to everyone, and we share the responsibilities involved in protecting them for the future. The local chapter is a proud sponsor and participant of the Great Lake Allatoona Cleanup. 

WLA offers annual memberships for $30 for individuals or $40 for families. They are also looking to secure new territories to expand our youth educational efforts regarding hunting, fishing and conservation of our environment.

As a fully insured 501(c)(3) organization, they can offer tax deductions for the usage of lands for hunts. For more information on helping with hunts, or to donate land to hunt, call Steven Dailey at (678) 964-0869.

The WLA Resource Education Center is located on the shore of Lake Allatoona at 2075 Kellogg Creek Road in Acworth. The facility includes a lodge with a lake view, a year-round campground with a full bathhouse, the Smith Education Center, covered pavilions, an outdoor chapel and an activity field which are available for rental for special events, such as weddings, parties and reunions.

There is another Georgia chapter of WLA, called the Fishing Creek Chapter, in Wilkes County. To get more information about helping with that chapter, call Floyd Higgins at (706) 274-3704.

For more information, visit www.wildlifeactiongeorgia.com, follow on Facebook at Wildlife Action of Georgia, or call (770) 924-7464.