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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
Many years ago, while making preparations for a deer-hunting trip in central Georgia, I scouted some hunting land in Butts County, north of Macon. I picked a place for my brother-in-law, Buddy Hynson, near an old rock wall adjacent to a deer trail. About 300 yards away, I found myself a spot in a gully…
The 2007 Georgia gun season for deer is under way! GON heard about several good bucks that were taken over the weekend, despite complaints of hot, dry weather. The best buck we heard about was one from Rockdale County. The buck had been photographed prior to bow season and e-mailed all over the state. Thomas…
It was about 5:45 p.m., and Matt Fox was loading some things in the car, getting ready to head to the ball fields with the kids when he heard his wife yell that there was a deer in the backyard. That might not be an unusual circumstance for many of us these days, but Matt…
If you are a veteran of United States military service, hopefully you’ve been extended the hand of gratitude — whether applause at the airport upon your return or just a handshake on the street. Bob Paschal, a sportsman and a veteran from Roberta, and his fellow members of the Crawford County Lion’s Club, want to…
The ladder stand was lashed onto a pine in a new hot spot as the 2006 whitetail season wound down, and the excited hunter had only a few last-minute items on his to-do list before easing out of the area. He climbed to the top platform with an adjustable saw, intent on pruning away a…
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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.…