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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 Elf Buck

Ten-year-old Payton McCullough, of Franklin, had no idea that her first deer harvest would be so special. Aside from sporting a beautiful 9-point rack, her buck also had abnormally long hooves that curved upward like elf shoes. In fact, her dad Chad had many trail camera videos and pictures of the unique buck that he…

Another Mountain Monarch For Chestatee WMA Record Holder

Chase Hemphill has a love-hate relationship with Chestatee Wildlife Management Area and deer hunting the mountains of Lumpkin County. The 39-year-old public-land hunter from Blairsville has had remarkable success with two special bucks… but they are bucks killed five years apart that bookend countless unsuccessful hunts.  “I love it when it’s right, hate it when…

Giant Will Raise Bar For Habersham County Deer Records

“A buck of this caliber isn’t a secret. If you have one like him on your camera, you can be sure that someone else has pictures of him, as well. He was a true legend in this area,” Cole Cleiman, host of the “Mountain Morning Show” and co-owner of 94.3 WCHM radio station in Clarkesville,…

New Carroll County Bow Record Just Officially Scored

Brandon McKune caught a lucky break on Sept. 15, 2024 when his wife said she’d watch their newborn so he could slip off and hunt on opening morning of bow season. “I decided to walk in to my stand on the back of our property,” he said. “It was hot. Really hot. I started sweating…

153-Inch Bow-Kill From Newton County Comes On Hunt No. 24

When Colby Brown arrowed a 135-inch buck in Jasper County on Oct. 18, he thought his season was made. However, he was only warming up to what would be his best season ever. On Nov. 26, Colby once again had his bow in the stand. This time he was in Newton County and ended up…

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Venison Recipes

Venison Recipes That Are Perfect For The Holidays

When that Thanksgiving turkey has been reduced to a discarded carcass, it’s time to break out those wild game and fish recipes to enjoy the feast Alabama’s outdoors offers. With Alabama’s white-tailed deer season in full swing, it’s probably time to clean out last year’s harvest to make room for fresh venison. Waxing nostalgic, our…

Wild In The Kitchen: Venison Cabbage Roll Soup

Like me, you’ve probably done venison chili to death. Chili is probably the best use for ground venison. With the cooler weather now upon us, I decided to experiment a bit the other day. I substituted ground venison for ground beef in a friend’s recipe, and it was wonderful!  Give this simple recipe a try.…

Wild In The Kitchen: Bacon-Wrapped Venison Loin

Get ready! Your family and friends will think you have become a professional chef! 2 venison tenderloins 6 slices thick bacon 1 carton mushrooms 2 pats of butter 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon onion powder salt to taste black pepper to taste 3 1/2 cups whipping cream Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook bacon…