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Many years ago I went on a hog hunt in south Georgia where the hunting group was chasing them with dogs. We killed two big boars, and after the hunt, the dog handlers skinned and gutted those big boar hogs. I brought one home and took it to my deer processor. Although the boar was…
Talk about nearly any phase of western history, and sooner or later the word “buffalo” is almost certain to enter into the conversation. Usually it’s surrounded with an air of romance and adventure. Definitely considered an animal of the plains, the buffalo is firmly imprinted in our minds as an integral part of the colorful…
I totally get it—it’s tough to get motivated to hook up the bass boat this time of year. It’s cold, the water likely looks like ketchup, and those runs across the lake can inject a chill into your bones that only a steaming-hot shower and maybe a bowl of Brunswick stew can fix. But I…
“It started with a .22 rifle my dad brought back from World War II,” Dr. J.Y. Jones is saying. “I killed my first squirrel and rabbit with it.” No one could have known at the time that a rifle from the other side of the world would prove instrumental in the life of a man…
“We used Hilsman’s Deer Cooler for the first time this year. They are by far the best processor we’ve EVER used!!! The meat is absolutely amazing!!! I made country fried steak tonight and it was so tender I could cut it with a fork!!! I can’t wait to use them in the future!!! Lifelong customers…
The typical Georgia bass angler isn’t thinking about prespawn patterns for January fishing. But Lake Seminole bass are well ahead of other Georgia lakes, and as the New Year begins, they are already in a hungry, prespawn mood. You can take advantage of this early prespawn mode to catch numbers and quality bass on Georgia’s…
Since Georgia Outdoor News magazine started in 1987, we have continuously enjoyed sharing the accomplishments of others. Some months we’ll receive hundreds of pictures of happy hunters and anglers every year who just want to share their accomplishments. We are truly blessed that so many loyal Georgians think enough of GON to share with us about what they’ve accomplished.…
Ground Venison Christmas Stuffing If you are looking for a great side dish for your Christmas dinner, impress your family with this venison take on stuffing. 1 pound ground venison 1 stick butter 1 chopped zucchini 1 large onion, chopped 1 tbsp minced garlic 2 tbsp sour cream 1 can cream of mushroom soup…
When the New Year rings in, deer season is winding down on most WMAs, which means many of them are wide open to small-game hunting. In conjunction with small-game season, many WMAs across the state offer the opportunity to hunt hogs. These hunters are allowed to use .22 caliber rimfire rifles, archery equipment and muzzleloaders…
If you have a buck entered the GON Truck-Buck Contest or Youth Big-Buck Contest for the 2024-2025 Georgia deer season, there’s still an important step at the end of the season. To compete for weekly prizes and a spot in the grand-prize Shoot-Outs, an entrant’s rack (skull plate) must be officially scored during one…
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