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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
Jeremy Poole, of Ashburn, killed a prize buck in Turner County on Nov. 6. Not only was this buck sporting a beautiful, symmetrical 8-point rack, but he was also a rare albino. Charlie Killmaster, the WRD’s State Deer Biologist, said, “I usually hear of only one or two albino or leucistic deer killed out of…
In the shifting shadows of Georgia’s suburban wilderness, a saga unfolded that would resonate with the heartbeat of nature itself. “Wide Load,” a majestic buck from where rugged bottomlands meet concrete and steel in DeKalb County, stood not just as a creature of the wild, but as a symbol of the intricate ballet between nature…
Way off in the distance, the yammering seems to be getting fainter; the race is headed away from the huge clearcut I’ve wandered out into. Perched atop a pushed-up logpile, out front there is but scattered brush and a single line of trees too scraggly even for the loggers. Down the narrow dirt road 50…
If you look at the GON rut map, you’ll quickly notice that WMA hunters in the Peach State enjoy a benefit not available to hunters in many other states. Dedicated WMA hunters can do their homework and pick and choose WMAs where they can hunt the rut pretty much all season long. While the rut…
The two biggest bucks that I’ve taken in the state of Georgia were killed in the month of December. After more than 40 years of deer hunting in Georgia, these two bucks stand out as not only my personal best, but the fact they were not taken during the November rut but during the chill…
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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.…