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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
The Crawford County crossbow buck that was a huge hit on GON.com and social media back during mid September has finally been scored at 160 6/8 net inches, giving it the status as the No. 2 Georgia crossbow buck of all time. Killed by James Roberts on Sept. 18, this buck will always be remembered…
By Zach Cole It started the day before. I had gone to the farm in hopes of finding a doe to put meat in the freezer. After the sun came up Saturday morning and movement being sparse, I decided to get down early and do some old-school, boots-on-the-ground hunting more or less to get a…
When Easton Withrow walked into Adventure Outdoors in Smyrna on Nov. 11, he went straight to the guns and ammo. He knew what he wanted, and a few hours later, he was back at his Cleveland home shooting a brand-new .308 Kimber Mountian Ascent rifle topped with a Vortex scope. The new piece of artillery…
It all started when the Taylor County buck showed up on camera. Zach Getskow got one look and knew his season was about to be spent chasing one deer. But hunting is hunting; things don’t always work out as planned. “I got a deer that did this to me,” Zach said from his bed at…
One hunter comes out of the woods reporting that it’s dead as a hammer, and a guy down the road can’t see straight after witnessing all the rut-chasing mayhem around his stand. Such is hunting during the Georgia rut. This year the chasing activity may have been more sporadic than usual because of unseasonably warm…
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.…