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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
Santa came a little early for a group of well-deserving deer hunters and American patriots just before Christmas 2024. On Dec. 14 and 15, the Georgia Chapter of Safari Club International hosted its annual Wounded Veterans Hunt in central Georgia. For the second year in a row, Fieldstone Hunting Preserve near Dry Branch, just east…
As a man of action, I’m not one to broadcast my journeys through social media or public forums. But when the challenges of 2024 pushed me to the edge, I realized this story isn’t just mine—it’s a story of resilience, growth and the pursuit of purpose, and I believe it’s one worth sharing with the…
With Georgia’s first case of Chronic Wasting Disease confirmed in a hunter-harvested buck killed in Lanier County, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources held a press conference in Tifton today (Jan. 24, 2025). The key speaker was Dr. Tina Johannsen, Assistant Chief of the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division Game Management Section. Dr. Johannsen began…
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) has confirmed through the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories that a hunter-harvested deer sampled for routine surveillance in Lanier County has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). This is the first case of CWD detected in Georgia. The…
Waldo Moody got it done with no time to spare during the 2024-2025 Georgia deer season, taking a beautiful 6×4 during the final minutes of the last day of the season. The buck has tremendous tine length—four in the 12-inch range—and it green scored more than 170 total inches. Scott Hodges met up with Waldo…
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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…