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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
Pamela Poteet, of Georgetown, killed a Quitman County heavy-weight 9-pointer—215 pounds—that has been taped at 158 4/8 total inches. After the required 60-day drying period when the buck’s rack can be officially measured, Pamela believes the buck will net in the mid 140s after scoring deductions. On the morning of Oct. 21, Pamela said the weather…
Seth Daniels, 17, of Gray, is the talk of Jones County High School this week after killing a 182-inch non-typical buck off his family’s 300-acre farm. “There’s history behind this deer,” Keath Daniels, Seth’s dad, told us earlier today. “Seth actually shot this deer last year with a bow. When he shot the deer, it…
On the morning of Oct. 22, Jason Carter, of Glennville, killed an 18-point buck in Evans County that grosses in the mid 170s. The buck is a main-frame 10-pointer with more than 14 inches of abnormal sticker points. “I got in there about 4:30 and waited on daylight,” said Jason, 38, who began hunting when…
On the evening of Oct. 20, Andy Womack, of Acworth, killed a 17-point buck that has been taped with a gross score of 183 inches. Andy was hunting on a club in Meriwether County when he shot the amazing buck. It was opening-day afternoon of gun season, and Andy and his son were hunting a…
On Monday, Oct. 15, Jason Lee, of Waycross, managed to arrow what is certain to be the new Ware County record 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. Here’s the story of how…
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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.…