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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…
A Booner stepping out was the last thing on the mind of a newcomer to the area. Gary McMahan, of Franklin, N.C., was enjoying his first year in a Hancock County club during the 2003-04 season. On the evening of Nov. 22, Gary made a decision that would place him in Georgia’s deer-hunting annals forever.…
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Venison Recipes
Stir Fry Venison 1 pound venison, cubed2 red bell peppers, sliced2 stalks celery, chopped1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced4 carrots cut into 4-inch sticks2 tablespoons bacon drippings2 medium onions, choppedGarlic salt to taste1 stalk broccoli, chopped3 tbsps Moore’s Marinade1/4 cup red wine1 stick margarine Debone a venison cut of your choice. Trim away silver skin and sinew.…
Sunday Dinner Venison Roast 1 venison hindquarter4 garlic clovesI tblsp. celery seedI tblsp. black pepperI tblsp. salt2 medium onions, sliced2 cups Moore’s Marinade1/2 cup coffee1/2 pound bacon1 bag mini carrots6 red potatoes, halved1 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup white vinegar Remove all sinew and fat from hindquarter and wash thoroughly. Make small splits in top of…
Ground Venison Loaf 1 lb. ground venison1 cup dry oatmeal1 large onion, diced1 large tomato, chopped4 tblsp. Dijon mustard3 tblsp. jalapeno, crushed2 tblsp. ground sage2 eggs, beaten1/3 c. Italian dressing3/4 cup milk1/2 tsp. salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper Mix all ingredients by hand in large bowl. Press into loaf pan and cover with foil. Bake for…