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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
Georgia has a deer season longer than most every other state in the country. So why does it seem like it takes forever to get here, and then it is over before you know it? There’s still time put up some venison to get you through until next season—maybe even time for some last-minute magic…
Believing the early December arrival of cooler weather would have a positive effect on deer movement, Justin Roberts decided to spend last Wednesday afternoon checking out his Worth County hunting area. On this particular occasion he decided to take along his 4-year-old son, Levi. After reaching a blind situated in an area of open pines,…
Mornings in the Georgia deer woods like Timothy Vaughan experienced are what get hunters excited about the potential of the rut. Peaceful stillness in the stand can be transformed immediately into unexpected, exciting action—an adrenaline rush people who don’t hunt could never imagine. “It was a very quiet, calm and cool morning…” That is how…
Keith Pike, of Mt. Zion, was hunting on Nov. 27 in Carroll County when he saw a nice buck that was limping as it walked. Keith shot the deer, and when he recovered it, he discovered that both front hooves were long and curved. “I’ve never seen both front hooves look like his,” said Keith.…
Charity Broadwell woke up early the morning after Thanksgiving debating on whether or not she would get into the stand. Unfortunately, it was one of her occasional rough mornings, but mornings such as those happen when one suffers from autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis. Her husband, Jason, was already in their Kawasaki Mule. He…
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Venison Recipes
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…
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.…