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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

Three Georgia Hunters Hospitalized From Incidents In The Deer Woods

Three Georgia deer hunters suffered severe injuries within a two-week span during primitive-weapons and rifle-season weekends. Two fell from tree stands—one climber and one ladder—and a third plunged 40 feet through the darkness down an unmarked well. Before daylight on Oct. 13, Donny Moore, 50, of Atlanta, was walking to a stand in Meriwether County…

WMA Hunter Murdered

A month after a north Georgia man was murdered during a deer hunt at a Georgia Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Wilkes County, there’s been no arrest. That fact is enough to keep nerves on edge among hunters in the Holliday Park area of Clarks Hill Lake, but authorities say hunters don’t need to fear…

Two Good Bucks, Two Great Kids

I had been hunting pretty hard for about two weeks. The rut was in full swing, and everyone was seeing bucks chasing does. Myself, I had seen some deer and even the occasional small buck, but nothing I really wanted to shoot. Prior to that 2010 season, I had spent the time and money to…

Jungle Bucks

It was a cold October morning and shortly after 8 o’clock when my mind began to drift. I had been sitting motionless for several hours and hadn’t even seen a bird or a squirrel. The boredom of monotony grabbed me, and I checked my cell phone for messages. Since I had my phone out, I…

The Ghost Hunter Of Shinbone Creek

  November 20, 1864 between Hillsboro and Milledgeville: “Ten more steps,” the boy breathed to himself as he sighted down the long, octagonal barrel of his muzzleloader. “Just ten more steps…” The front bead of his sights was lined up on the shoulder of the biggest buck he had ever seen. It was standing 50…

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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.…