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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

Dog Collar Chokes Doe

Someone who put a dog collar on a tame doe before releasing it, or before the deer escaped, sentenced the animal to a grim existence. Jackie Ammons, of Leesburg, sent GON these photos of a Mitchell County doe that was being choked by a dog collar. Jackie first saw the deer on property near Sale…

Spike Buck Attacks Ware County Woman

Donʼt gore the hand that feeds you—a lesson never learned by a Ware County spike buck that was living high on the hog, until Oct. 4. That Wednesday, Sandra Fuller, of Waycross, was heading for the pickup truck in her yard and then on to go shopping. She had seen the spike buck near the…

21-Point Fulton County Non-Typical Road-Kill Or Poached?

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…

Blackpowder Buck: A Classic Article By Charlie Elliott

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…

4-Wheeler Driver Speared By Stick

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…

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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.…