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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

Trophy Redefined

I will tell you what gets me excited to see now. When I scroll through social media and find a huge, genuine smile on a kid or adult hunter behind a relatively unimpressive set of deer antlers or even a doe, I find myself smiling just as big. I discover myself seemingly drawn more to…

2nd CWD Case In Georgia Was 4 1/2-Year-Old Berrien County Buck

After three months of controlled deer sampling in the 1-mile radius (3,000 acres) of the first confirmed Georgia case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Lanier County, a second deer has tested positive in Berrien County only 400 yards from the first case. The newly diagnosed deer was an apparently healthy 4 1/2-year-old buck with…

Second Case Of Chronic Wasting Disease Confirmed In Georgia

  The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Wildlife Resources Division confirmed a second deer has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD).  The deer, a 4.5 year-old male, was taken in Berrien County approximately 400 yards from the first CWD-positive deer harvest location. The deer was taken by a landowner permittee assisting with ongoing…

From Triumph To Setback: A Reminder That Tomorrow Is Not Promised

Everyone has heard some version of the phrase, “tomorrow is not promised.” It’s a concept that is easy to understand, yet many still take tomorrow’s arrival for granted. Unfortunately, it’s often not until a blessing is taken away that this truth really sinks in. The silver lining in this reality, though, is that we can…

194-Inch Georgia Buck Now Platform To Give God Glory

Richard McKenzie has killed the No. 2 overall buck for Marion County with a giant, non-typical 18-pointer that he took on Nov. 17, 2024. It will end up being one of the best bucks from the 2024-25 season, which we’ll be showcasing in the Fab-40 in the August 2025 issue. Richard’s main-frame 10-pointer has 35…

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Venison Recipes

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…

Wild In The Kitchen: Venison Sausage Soup With Kale

Here’s a hearty venison soup guaranteed to wow. It can be made better with fresh kale out of one of your food plots! 2 lbs. venison sausage 2 large onions, chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced 12 cups chicken broth 8 Russet potatoes, diced 1 bunch kale 2 cups heavy cream 8 slices cooked bacon Red…

Wild In The Kitchen: Venison With Chimichurri Sauce

Chimichurri sauce is a staple of cooking in Argentina. Every cook there has their own version. It is traditionally served with beef, but I’ve become a fan of the easy-to-make sauce on venison. In true Argentina fashion, I tested several recipes and came up with a version of my own. Several recipes that I found…