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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
The managed hunts for Cumberland Island National Seashore have been cancelled for the October, November and December dates. The cancelled hunts are the Oct. 22-23 Adult-Child gun hunt, and the Nov. 7-9 and Dec. 5-7 primitive-weapons hunts. “Due to extensive damage from Hurricane Matthew, we do not feel the island’s hunt zone and hunt camp…
It’s finally going to feel like fall for Georgia deer hunters who hit the woods for opening morning of the firearms deer season tomorrow, Oct. 22. Chilly winds will have leaves—and acorns—raining from the trees, and Georgia deer hunters across the state will be hoping for some opening-day magic. In many counties, that magic better…
A ban on all hunting and recreational archery shooting could come as a result of a proposed ordinance that will be discussed at a Peachtree Corners City Council meeting tonight, Oct. 18. In addition to hunters, the proposed ordinance apparently would affect archers who like to target practice in their own yards. The wording of the Peachtree Corners proposal states,…
Deer season kicks into high gear at daylight this Saturday morning, Oct. 15, as kids, disabled hunters and those who use primitive muzzleloading rifles take to the woods. Until now, only archery season has been open for Georgia deer hunters. Georgia deer hunting from Saturday, Oct. 15 through Friday, Oct. 21 is called the Special Opportunity…
GON has now been around for almost 30 years, and a unique project started when the magazine first began was collecting, measuring and compiling a massive database of certified scores for Georgia bucks. Using this database, we developed a formula that provides an annual look at which Georgia counties are best at producing big bucks.…
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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.…