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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
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The second of two scoring events for GON’s Truck-Buck Contest was held in Madison on Saturday, March 11. From among the more than 600 entries during the 2016-17 deer season, we now have the numbers crunched and know which hunters are in line to make the prestigious trip to the Outdoor Blast for the Truck-Buck Shoot-Out. Only GON subscribers who…
Just as the final pages of the May issue of GON were being sent to the printing press—and too late for the legislative report on page 14 of the May issue of GON to be changed—the governor of Georgia signed an executive directing DNR to take up the Northern Zone baiting issue. Based on the…
As reported, there was significant political wrangling over the issue of legalizing hunting deer near feed with no distance restrictions in the Northern Zone. Much of that played out during the day and late into the evening of the final day of the 2018 legislative session. By that time, the issue hinged on House Bill…
UPDATE: Gov. Deal signs executive order directing DNR to address “inequity” in zones that regulate distance from feed for Georgia deer hunters. No baiting for Northern Zone deer hunters. Several proposed laws that included language that would have legalized hunting deer near feeders with no distance restriction for Northern Zone hunters failed, with significant political…
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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.…