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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 Georgia Hunters for The Hungry (GHFTH) program gives hunters a great way to participate in getting venison—the ultimate high-protein, low-fat, organic meat—to those less fortunate. “There are a couple of months left in the deer season; if you’ve filled your freezer, you don’t have to stop hunting. Please consider harvesting a deer for the…
Before this season, Elise Piotrowski, of Athens, had always enjoyed fishing and surrounding herself in the outdoors. The 23-year-old had always wanted to go hunting but didn’t know where to start; until she met Dakota. Elise met her boyfriend Dakota Bales, an avid hunter, in the summer, and with Dakota’s guidance and mentorship, it gave…
On Nov. 8-9 , Blake Jeffers of the Guide to Georgia Outdoors YouTube channel hosted the fourth annual Outdoor Dream Foundation hunt on his family farm in Tattnall County. Originally slated for the weekend of Oct. 8, the event was rescheduled due to the recent destruction of Hurricane Helene. “It’s been a mess down here,…
On Oct. 31, Chad Hutcheson, of Bladen, managed to take down a massive 14-point buck in the Jones County section of Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge during the area’s annual muzzleloader quota hunt. Like any good hunt story, the events that led Chad to that magical moment were pretty incredible. “Last season was my first time…
By Will Worn So, this hunting story is about redemption at the family farm in Worth County. Our farm as been in our family for well over 100 years, but during that time has seen many tragedies. My mother was brought home from the hospital and raised on the farm. During her time there, she…
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Venison Recipes
This recipe is from outdoor writer John Phillips and his wife Denise’s cookbook: “The Best Wild Game and Seafood Cookbook Ever.” The stew sounds easy to fix and yummy and perfect for a cold January night. 1 can tomato soup 1 can condensed beef broth 1/2 cup water 2 lbs. venison stew meat 1 can…
Tired of the same old venison recipes? This is unquestionably the best venison dish I have ever made. It feeds eight. 2 lbs. ground venison 12 cups chicken broth 8 slices crisp bacon 2 large onions, chopped 8 large red potatoes, diced 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups heavy cream Black pepper salt McCormick…
If you try this recipe, you’ll be kicking yourself over all the venison necks you have tossed in the trash over the years. The neck is a pretty substantial cut of meat, and with a little work it can be cut up for a tender and delicious crock-pot dish with ingredients you probably have in…