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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
One moment I was among a large group of camo-clad hunters I’d never seen before. A few minutes later, it was like I had known these special people all my life. That was the general atmosphere on Sunday, Oct. 27, at the annual Foundation for Outdoor Kids Youth Hunt sponsored by the Georgia Chapter of…
Like many Georgia pre-teens, 12-year-old Jackson Stonecipher couldn’t wait for the start of the state’s gun season. The seventh grader had a special reason to be excited. His dad, Alex, said the monstrous buck they were seeing on their Monroe County farm all summer would be his for the taking. This was a buck that…
This is not your usual fishing and hunting article, or an article about habitat management that you are used to in GON or written by me. I contemplated for a long time where I wanted to go with this article because there are so many things I could include about how nature can bring healing…
While we continue to pray and work to help our friends, families and all affected by Hurricane Helene… from Valdosta to Hazlehurst, Dublin, Sylvania, Augusta… throw in a little prayer for rain. Most of Georgia hasn’t seen a drop since that awful night of Sept. 27 when the storm roared through. Rain will come, and…
When Mack Saxon began accumulating trail-camera photos of a great Oconee County archery buck, he did not waste any time preparing for the 2024 archery deer season. Mack and his wife recently moved to family land on the southwest end of the county that was part of an old hunting club several decades ago. Mack’s…
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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.…