By: Charles Evans

Charles Evans earned his bachelor’s and master’s in wildlife biology from the University of Georgia and now works for the Georgia Wildlife Federation as the Georgia R3 Coordinator. His position – which is also supported by QDMA, NWTF, Safari Club International and Georgia DNR-WRD – was created to increase hunting participation and societal acceptance of hunting in Georgia.

Meet a New Field-to-Fork Hunter, Then Help Us Recruit Another One.

Nov 20, 2019 Charles Evans

Over the past few years, we have noticed that Field to Fork participants who were not born in the United States always have a similar curiosity about hunting, aside from their food interest. Usually, hunting…

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Cultivating Field to Fork

Oct 31, 2018 Charles Evans

QDMA Hunting Heritage Programs Manager Hank Forester and I just wrapped up our third year of Field to Fork in Athens, Ga. and it was one of the best yet. Over the past few years…

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Field to Fork: Part 2

Nov 2, 2017 Charles Evans

Hank Forester, QDMA’s Hunting Heritage Programs Manager, and I had quite the experience in Georgia last year with a pilot program we named “Field to Fork” after an existing model in Kentucky. Field to Fork…

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Learn-to-Hunt Pilot Program Starts Small – with Small Game

May 8, 2017 Charles Evans

Over the past couple of decades, we have seen a shift the in the rural traditions, values, and beliefs that have formed the foundation of hunting in the United States. In Georgia, we are shifting…

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“Field to Fork” Helps Locavores Become Hunters

Nov 3, 2016 Charles Evans

When I ask people why they choose to pursue deer each fall, there are always a variety of replies. Some even struggle with the answer because hunting has become so ingrained in their lifestyle. However,…

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