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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
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…
The dark, matching shed antlers rest on my fireplace mantle. Dust has accumulated on the tines from years of sitting in the house. They are not the largest set of sheds I have ever found, but they are some of the most special to me. They come from a time in my life when my…
A 12-year-old made a 130-yard shot to take a big Morgan County 9-point buck, and who knows, he might have a chance to make some more shots that could earn some great prizes — even a brand new pickup truck. Because his family has a GON subscription, the Social Circle youth is eligible for both…
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Venison Recipes
Mike Bolton’s Backstrap Jerky No hindsight ip unit displayed. I suppose I have tried more recipes for Venison Jerky than anything I have ever prepared. I finally began to feel like I had it perfected about 10 years ago. I prefer backstraps to make my jerky, but you can use any cut of venison. 1…
Easy Venison Lasagna No hindsight ip unit displayed. I have found the best way to introduce novices to eating venison is to cook dishes where venison is subtle. After they declare it is some of the best lasagna they have ever eaten, tell them the secret ingredient! 1 pound ground venison 8 ounces lasagna noodles…
Killer Camphouse Venison Roast This recipe is from Patti Moultrie, wife of Dan Moultrie, founder of Moultrie Feeders. It has been served many times at their hunting camp and is a favorite among guests. I’ve even gobbled up a few helpings of this wonderful roast myself. 1 hindquarter 1 pack Lipton’s Onion Soup 1/2 cup…