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Deer Hunting
Georgia 2024-2025 Deer Hunting Dates
Archery Sept. 14 - Oct. 11
Primitive Weapons/Youth Firearm Oct. 12-18
Firearms Oct. 19 - Jan. 12
The Macon-Bibb Commission will hold a second meeting to allow the public to comment on a proposed ordinance that could limit hunting with rifles in Bibb County. The second public forum is in the Commission Chambers this Monday (Jan. 27, 2020) at 6 p.m. at the Government Center, 700 Poplar Street in Macon. Most Bibb…
The commissioners of the combined Bibb County and city of Macon government are looking to pass a new firearms ordinance that would impact deer hunting with rifles for some sportsmen in the county. A public hearing regarding the proposed ordinance is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 4 p.m. in the Macon-Bibb commission chambers at…
Sometimes the biggest bucks might be hiding right under your nose, even in your own backyard. That was exactly the case for Nathan Lipscomb, 57, of Carrollton, when he first discovered a pleasant surprise in 2018. After seeing the buck on camera for two seasons, Nathan finally got the buck this November while hunting with…
While deer season was winding down over the weekend in Georgia, there were still a few dedicated hunters who took to the woods in a last-ditch effort to harvest a deer. That’s exactly what Justin Peterson, 29, of LaGrange, was doing Sunday evening when he shot one of the most impressive late-season bucks in recent…
Sportsmen have until this Friday, Jan. 10, to comment on a project characterized by a wildlife researcher and biologist as, “The most significant opportunity to improve wildlife habitat, restore active forest management, and enhance fishing and hunting opportunities on the Chattahoochee National Forest in the last 30 years.” Wildlife and forest management of the Chattahoochee National Forest…
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Venison Recipes
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…
Ground Venison Stuffed Mushrooms Most Georgia deer hunters have an ample supply of ground venison on hand. This is tasty way to utilize just a small portion of that ground venison, and it makes a great appetizer or snack. 16 large portabella mushrooms 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons red bell pepper 2 garlic cloves…
Juicy Lucy Venison Burgers The Juicy Lucy Burger originated in Minnesota, of all places, and is a matter of statewide pride. Here, the recipe has been adapted to the South by replacing ground beef with venison. Be sure to use venison with at least 20 percent beef fat for best results. This makes four burgers.…