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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
Did you hear about the “6-point” buck that was recently officially measured and tallied 214 total inches? The incredible buck does in face have a 6-point main-frame—the part of the rack that includes the normal points and the main beams—but it also has 31 additional abnormal points. Abnormal points can include drop tines, points that arise…
By Kelsey Flowers In the few years since I started hunting, I have learned that deer hunters seldom get second chances, but when I got a second chance to shoot my first buck, I did my best to not let history repeat itself. The first opportunity came on opening day in October 2016 when I…
When a deer grossing in the upper 160s shows up at a GON Truck-Buck scoring event, drool forms on the mouths of most hunters standing nearby. However, when you tell them that the buck came from a Georgia WMA, jaws drop, and the antlers become an immediate conversation starter. Will Matchett, of Hawthorne, Fla., spent…
This past deer season, Greg Boatright, of Patterson, harvested the No. 2 buck of all-time for coastal Georgia’s Charlton County. Greg killed the buck on Oct. 22, 2016, and it has now been officially scored at 149 2/8 inches. “My girlfriend and I went hunting on opening morning and got in the tree stand before daylight,” said Greg.…
Week 5 North (Oct. 8-14) 1. Derrick Burden, (b), Elbert Co., 127 5/8 2. Yancey Houston, (b), Crawford Co., 114 5/8 3. Brody Clark, (y) (c), Upson Co., 101 2/8 Week 5 South (Oct. 8-14) 1. Jason Gaskins, (b), Terrell Co., 119 6/8 2. Chris Kevern, (b), Washington Co., 119 3/8 3. Chris Toomey, (b), Marion Co., 109 2/8…
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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.…