Advertisement
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
Spring is almost over, and the long, hot days of summer will be here before we know it. Many of us are dreaming of cool, fall mornings, big bucks chasing does and enjoying good times with friends at deer camp. While most are only dreaming, some are actually working on making the dream a reality.…
By Shawn McDonough My wife and I recently bought a second home on a private lake in Kite, which is located in Johnson County. We have been renovating the home for the last couple of years, and it has become a great place to take the whole family to go fishing, canoeing, hunting and simply…
WRD has hosted two of their three public hearings this week as they are in the process of gathering comments on proposed hunting regulations for the next two hunting seasons. The final public hearing will be tonight at 7 p.m. at Rabun County Health Department, 184 S Main St., Clayton, GA 30525. The increase in doe…
One of WRD’s biggest take aways from January’s public meetings to determine hunting regulations for the next two hunting seasons appeared to be that hunters wanted more opportunity to harvest does. As a result, a large majority of hunters could see an earlier return of doe days that would begin on the opening day of…
If you have been wanting to improve your hunting lease or personal property to benefit your deer herd—and wildlife in general—but maybe you weren’t sure what measures you should take, make plans to attend a free one-day event coming to Taylor County in middle Georgia. The first annual Deer Growers Field Day is being presented…
Deer Hunting Resources
Georgia Rut Map
Venison Recipes
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.…
Twelve-year-old Bryson McGlynn, of Opelika, Ala., was once again crowned a champion for his age-defying culinary skills. Last December, McGlynn won the Gordon Ramsay Master Chef Junior competition, which aired on Fox in May. Last weekend, McGlynn was crowned champion of the Alabama Wildlife Federation’s (AWF) Wild Game Cook-Off State Finals held in Millbrook, Ala.…