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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

Giant Mountain Buck Killed By Car

One group of hunting club members near the Gilmer and Murray County line are heartbroken after hearing of a well-known buck from the area being struck by a car. Timmy Lowe, a Murray County deputy, responded to a call Aug. 27 involving a car that had hit a monster buck. Just west of the Gilmer…

Give ‘Em “One More Year”

By Dex Worley We all have that dream of killing our own buck of a lifetime. Everyone loves to watch the monsters on television, and I think a lot of hunters find themselves just wishing that one day it could happen to them. Listen to me my fellow hunters, I’m here to tell you it…

A Hunt Across Boundaries

By Jerald McLeod I’ve been hunting this property for about 18 years. At one time there was around 380 acres of mature woods and cow pastures. The Towaliga River was the east side property line, and Thompson Creek was more or less the west side property line. There is a powerline on the north property…

Second-Chance Bow Buck

I started bowhunting in 2009, and over the past few years I have gradually hunted more and more with my bow instead of my rifle. I ended up killing a young doe for my first bow-kill and missed another doe, but I really began to enjoy the challenge and the extra skill it took as…

The Hunt For Achilles, A 13-Point Giant That Was Tough As Bucks Come

I got a call late one night in November from a client saying he just saw a picture of a giant bow-kill from Fulton County. I followed up and was fortunate enough to meet Lee Ellis, a first generation, self-taught archery hunter who takes chasing big deer seriously. In 10 years as a professional deer…

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Venison Recipes

Wild In The Kitchen: Ground Venison Christmas Stuffing

  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…

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Wild In The Kitchen: Ground Venison Stuffed Mushrooms

  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…

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Wild In The Kitchen: Juicy Lucy Venison Burgers

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.…