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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 Mentor Of Blues Bog

  Thanksgiving Day morning nine months earlier: Dillon Craft thought his heart was going to pound right through the front of his hunting jacket. Fifty yards from where he sat nervously in his deer stand, a monster buck was thrashing a decent 8-pointer. Dillon could see only flashes of brown deer hide through the trees…

Will Mitchell Wins GON’s Youth Shoot-Out

Will Mitchell, 15, of Martin, has some serious things to think about. He’s got to figure out how he is going to spend $3,000 at Adventure Outdoors in Smyrna. Wow! Will won the shopping spree by winning GON’s Youth Shoot-Out on Friday, July 25 at GON’s Outdoor Blast at the Gwinnett Center. He out shot…

WRD To Reveal 10-Year Deer Plan

Wonder what the plan will be to set deer limits, doe days, season dates and address the different regs for different parts of the state? Speak now, or forever hold your peace… at least when it comes to the quality of your deer hunting in Georgia for the next 10 years. The Wildlife Resources Division…

Father-Son Dream Deer Season

Chris Metcalf is a long-time member of the 7,500-acre Harris County Sportsman’s Club, land that was part of what was once known as Rocky Branch Plantation. If the name rings a bell, it’s because in 2002, Florida resident Lauren Atwell shot a non-typical giant known as “Big Moe” on the same property that scored 204…

Save A Fawn, Trap a Yote

I’ve never been trapping. In fact until recently I’ve never even put my hands on a trap. I’m green! With recent studies showing that coyotes are having negative impacts on the deer herd by killing a scary number of fawns each summer, GON is stepping up to do something about the problem. Along with our…

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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.…