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Deer Hunting
Sitting alongside Highway 129 between Macon and Gray is an old Chevron station. I haven’t been there in years, and for all I know, the store might be closed now. Time changes things, but I can close my eyes and picture the inside of that gas station, still recalling the first time I walked in…
A presentation earlier this month at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology has unnecessarily reignited fear and uncertainty associated with human consumption of CWD-infected venison. Published in the journal, Neurology, the abstract stated, “The patient’s history, including a similar case in his social group, suggests a possible novel animal-to-human transmission of CWD.”…
By David Hornback My heart pounded on this cold, rainy January day as I watched the buck I had been hunting for two seasons walk toward me. I am an avid bowhunter, and my story began two years ago when a special 3-year-old buck walked in front of my camera. He was beautiful—a perfect main-frame…
GON was well represented at DNR’s public input meeting for Georgia’s next deer management plan that was held at the Civic Center in Gainesville yesterday, March 7. This meeting followed others in Statesboro and Jackson and was the final opportunity for in-person input on the next statewide deer management plan that will guide deer hunting…
Jimmy Collins, of Hamilton, was climbing down from his Harris County deer stand on Dec. 13, 2003 when his wedding ring caught on a screw-in step above him. “I let loose with my right hand and was going for the next step,” said Jimmy. “When my ring hung, it threw me off balance, and…
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Venison Recipes
Outdoor writer John Phillips and his wife Denise have written: “The Best Wild Game and Seafood Cookbook Ever: 350 Southern Recipes for Deer, Turkey, Fish, Seafood, Small Game and Birds.” A particular favorite of their family is Mr. Miller’s Venison Roast. They say not only is it delicious, but it is also easy to prepare.…
If you’re a wild game cook, you’ve probably attempted some form of venison stew before. This recipe takes venison stew to another level. I’ve been making it for about 6 years with nary a complaint. 1 lb. venison shoulder meat 3 cups diced potatoes 1 stick of butter 3 cups diced onions 2 tablespoons minced…
Roasted Venison Tenderloin This recipe was sent in by a reader. I haven’t tried it yet, but I plan to soon. It sounds wonderful. Contributions to Wild in the Kitchen are always welcomed! 2 lbs. venison tenderloin 3/4 cup fresh orange juice 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 4 whole cloves 2 cinnamon…