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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
Gaines Abernathy admits that in 1971 at the age of 15 he didn’t know much about deer hunting. And little did he know he would kill a deer that 50 years later would be in the top-15 all-time for bucks taken in Lamar County. “My good friend and I had begun deer hunting the year…
The new No. 2 Clay County buck was killed by Brian Rimer, of Merrit Island, Fla., on the evening of Dec. 7, 2019. The bruiser grossed more than 192 inches and netted 186 1/8 non-typical. GON just received this score sheet, which means it missed making the Fab-40 in the August issue. However, it currently…
Georgia offers a ton of public-land bowhunting opportunities for those who hunt with bow or crossbow. In fact, if you’re new to bowhunting or new to Georgia, the amount of information you see here can be quite overwhelming. However, the GON WMA Bow Special should help you drill down to make your hunt choices a…
The 2019-20 season has tallied up 68 record-book bow bucks so far. However, as is the case every year, more bucks will trickle in over the next few months as hunters get their bucks officially scored and their score sheets are sent to GON. Last year at this time 65 bow bucks from the 2018-19…
I shuddered as the cold water landed on my head and ran down my back. I felt kind of silly dumping water on my head, but it was a 97-degree day, and I didn’t want to sweat too much. I eased my way down the logging road before turning off and ever so slowly slipping…
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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.…