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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
With WMA and other public-land hunts happening all over the state this month, it should encourage hunters to remember the old deer-hunting adage, "You never know what may show up during the rut."If anyone believes this saying, it’s Chip Johnson, of Milledgeville. While hunting on Oconee National Forest property in Putnam County on Nov. 5,…
The first week of November is always exciting around the GON office as reports of rut-crazed bucks out and about pick up noticeably. One GON subscriber said he was hunting on Sunday evening and watched a nice buck run a doe so hard in a clearcut that it finally sat down and put its head…
As emotions among Georgia’s deer hunters are likely at an all-time high, WRD is gearing up for a series of 10 public meetings that will shape your deer hunting over the next decade. WRD announced Oct. 29 they are giving hunters the chance to participate in “Georgia’s 10-year Deer Management Plan” and weigh in on…
It’s been an emotional time for Jeff Foxworthy and the crew at his Harris County farm. There was elation for everyone when on Sept. 25 Jeff arrowed a freak of a buck, a main-frame 4×5 with a couple of sticker points that’s been taped at 175 total inches. The emotional release after a free-range buck…
To most young men who have an inherent zest for life, being born with Down syndrome would be considered a huge handicap. To 22-year-old David Saville, of Norcross, it’s been almost a blessing. Instead of slowing him down and restricting his life, it has opened doors and made him more determined than ever to seize…
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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.…