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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
On Monday, Oct. 15, Jason Lee, of Waycross, arrowed the new No. 1 Ware County bow-kill. Hard work, long hours on the stand, and according to Jason, some last-minute luck all came together to bring down the legendary deer that had been nicknamed Flame. Knowing he was in the right place, Jason starting hunting the area…
In partnership with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Ducks Unlimited and the National Wild Turkey Federation, the Georgia Chapter of Safari Club International is hosting a statewide Youth Hunting Day on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. This full-day event will introduce first-time hunters and their parents (or guardians) to deer hunting, while being personally guided…
The 2018-19 season resulted in the most bucks on Georgia’s Best Bow Bucks list from a single season since 2012. Last year’s 65 record-book bucks sits well right above the 5-year average of 57.8 bucks per season and slightly above the 10-year average of 64 bucks. GON tracks bow bucks in three categories: Typical Racks,…
Rat Johnson, of Ludowici, was in the stand 30 minutes before shooting light the morning of Oct. 4. He was hunting an area of pine and hardwoods on Townsend WMA in Long County. “When daylight broke, there was no movement and everything was quiet,” said Rat. “About 15 minutes after legal shooting light, I gave…
Deer love muscadines, but this preferred food source doesn’t last long. The wild grapes are ripening early and already falling in many areas, and with the season opening a week later this year, muscadines may be played out by opening weekend. The way the calendar falls this year, bow season doesn’t open until Sept. 14.…
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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.…