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Deer Hunting

No Ghost, But Plenty Of Spook On Halloween

Adam Grant thought it would be only fitting if he were to finally take the mysterious buck that he calls Ghost on Halloween. That unfortunately was not in the cards, but he did score on Ghost’s running buddy, Spook. “The last two seasons I’ve been after a really big buck on my Big Rock Hunting…

Hunting In The Rain

Deer hunting in the rain can be a lot of fun, if you do it right. Precipitation from either rain, sleet or snow in the right amounts can get deer moving and help you have a great hunt. I have had some of my best hunts on the worst weather days. While some people are inside…

195-Inch Bleckley County Bow Buck Caps Stellar Season

Dayton Cannon, of Cochran, has had an exceptional year in 2023, killing two record-class bucks with a bow, a 140-inch typical and a 195-inch non-typical. Both bucks were killed in Bleckley County. On Oct. 12, he was in a stand in a hardwood bottom when a huge 9-pointer came easing down the trail at 5:30…

Hunt OTG Over Fresh Scrapes

There are dedicated bowhunters who hunt exclusively with a bow, even during gun season. It’s mostly because they like the greater challenge of hunting with a primitive weapon. That greater challenge naturally results in a higher level of satisfaction once they close the deal. After all, anyone can sit in a tree stand or blind,…

Dooly County Deer With “Hairy Antlers”

It would be a stretch to call 20-year-old Marley Sudduth a deer-hunting veteran. Let’s just say she has a knack for shooting weird deer. “I’ve taken three bucks in my lifetime, and a few does, and one of those bucks was a piebald,” the Cordele resident said. “I was tickled to death to get that…

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Venison Recipes

Wild In The Kitchen: Venison Sausage Jalapeno Shots

Venison Sausage Jalapeno Shots There are plenty of wild-game recipes out there, but very few for wild-game appetizers. This appetizer is guaranteed to be a hit at your next backyard cookout. Plan on making two or three per guest. • Venison rope sausage • 1 block cream cheese • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese •…

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Wild In The Kitchen: Ground Venison Shipwreck Casserole

Ground Venison Shipwreck Casserole 1 pound ground venison 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, chopped 28-oz. canned diced tomatoes Nonstick cooking spray 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp black pepper 30-oz. pack frozen hashbrowns 4 cups grated cheddar cheese Preheat oven to 400. Set the oven rack in center. Spray 9×13-inch baking…

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Wild In The Kitchen: Cajun-Style Venison Hindquarter

Cajun-Style Venison Hindquarter This easy recipe is great in the crock pot, and It makes a complete meal. • 1 debonded hindquarter • Louisiana Cajun seasoning • Vegetable Oil • McCormick Au jus Gravy Seasoning (1-oz. dry pack) • Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning (1-oz. dry pack) • 1 stick butter • 3 mild Pepperoncini pepper •…