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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
After creaming a big buck with his pickup truck on Sept. 11, Matt Shurley, of Cordele, likely hurt some poor hunter’s feelings. Ironically, Matt owns Buck Country Wildlife Consulting. On Sept. 11, he was driving on River Road north of Lake Blackshear and just south of Flint River WMA in Dooly County on his way…
For the 2019-2020 Florida deer season, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) established a new youth deer hunting weekend, which occurs during muzzleloading gun season in each of the four hunting zones. FWC staff initiated the proposal to promote youth hunting and stakeholders were overwhelmingly supportive of this new opportunity. “Wildlife management areas…
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,…
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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.…