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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
Week 10: Dwayne Griffin, 140 5/8 typical County: Colquitt Date: Nov. 20 Back in 1992, a 30-year-old hunter from Moultrie killed a 150-inch buck in Colquitt County that earned him a truck in the Hilsman Deer Cooler contest, plus a spot in GON’s Truck-Buck Shoot-Out—at that time only the second Truck-Buck Shoot-Out ever.…
Killing a buck with long double drop tines is something to call your buddies about. Throw in some other rare and unique qualities—like a mouth and jaw that looks like the buck was hit by a 2×6, and an almost miniature body size—you’ve got a story to tell. The Talbot County buck killed by Jeff…
Seventeen weekly winners and four hunters in our wildcard spots are looking forward to the chance to win a new truck. We are still planning and hoping to hold our Shoot-Out event Sunday, July 26 at the Ag-Pro GON Outdoor Blast. Of course if plans change because of COVID-19 restrictions, we will keep everyone updated…
Week 9: Philip Worley, 142 0/8 typical County: Wilcox Date: Nov. 11 It’s tough to make the Shoot-Out. So what are the odds of making the Shoot-Out two years in a row and getting in Week 9 with a deer that netted 142? Keep in mind that this year’s Week 8 second-place buck scored 158…
Week 8: Danny Robinson, 187 6/8 non-typical County: Monroe Date: Nov. 4 Danny Robinson starting hunting when he about 15 in upstate New York near the Canadian border. Now 67 years old and living in Forsyth, Danny said he’s always loved the outdoors, maybe too much. “I really worshipped the outdoors instead of worshipping the…
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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.…