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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
I was getting close, at least that is what my GPS was telling me. My flashlight scanned back and forth looking for the lone bright eye I had placed on the tree earlier in the week. I finally saw the reflection in the distance, and I knew I was there. Even though I had found…
Old-timers will remember when there were two huge weekends for Georgia deer hunters—opening day of gun season, and then a couple of weeks later there was the first “doe-day” weekend of the season. Well, doe days are back… not nearly to the extent they once were, but there’s reason again to take some time learning…
I’m lucky to have access to some suburban wooded tracts in the outskirts of Atlanta. We all know about the quality of bucks holed up in these pockets and ribbons of woods. An oasis of wildlife habitat nestled between neighborhoods and businesses can hold a world-class buck. A couple years ago I began trying to…
David Campbell walked briskly across the harvested peanut field in northern Lee County, his Lone Wolf climber slung over his shoulder and Hoyt bow in hand. On this cold December morning he could see his breath as he made his way to a tract of large pines and continued into them about 80 yards to…
Jamie Hardin opened one side of the double glass doors leading into Haynie’s Drug Store and stepped inside. With the aid of a single crutch, he turned to his right and walked into the brightly decorated 1950s-style soda shop located in the front right-hand corner of the pharmacy. After taking a few steps, he paused…
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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.…