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Georgia 2024-2025 Deer Hunting Dates
Archery Sept. 14 - Oct. 11
Primitive Weapons/Youth Firearm Oct. 12-18
Firearms Oct. 19 - Jan. 12
DNR Law Enforcement is trying to unravel the story of Fulton County’s best-scoring non-typical. Was the country-club buck a road-kill or did it get away from a poacher? On Oct. 4, a landowner who lives on Old Alabama road across from the entrance to Country Club of the South awoke up to find a massive…
Editor’s Note: On May 1, 2000 the outdoor world lost a very special friend, Mr. Charlie Elliott of Covington. Mr. Elliott was the author of more than 20 books, served as the southern editor for Outdoor Life magazine, and was the first director of Georgia’s Game & Fish Commission. GON wanted to share with its…
Scott Kuhn, of Locust Grove, never dreamed that driving less than 5 mph across a pasture on a 4-wheeler would turn into a bizarre, life-threatening accident. On Saturday, Sept. 30, Scott, 27, had taken the hide from a deer he had killed Friday to dispose of it at the back of a pasture behind his…
Paul Hall, of Duluth, was born and raised in Butts County. Back when he was growing up during the 40s and 50s, Paul’s father Rufus Hall ran a small country store on Highway 16 about 7 miles east of Jackson. The store was located at the corner of Thompson’s Ferry Road, then a dirt road…
“Come on, honey, time to get up.” Vicki Bedingfield shook her husband’s shoulder, but he showed little interest in getting out of bed. “Leave me alone,” Nesbit Bedingfield grumbled. “But it’s time for you to go hunting,” Vicki insisted. It was 4 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999. After getting home from work the evening…
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Venison Recipes
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.…
Slow Cooker Venison Stroganoff When it comes to wild game cooking, way too many hunters only have a few basic recipes. Deer chili. Venison spaghetti. Deer burgers. Digging the slow cooker out of the closet will open a whole new world. Try this easy recipe that will have your family and friends bragging on your skills.…