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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
Venison Neck BBQ If you are like me, you don’t like to waste any part of the deer you harvest. For years when I cleaned a deer, the neck went into a bin for ground meat or straight into the trash can. That all changed when I sampled this incredible dish while in a hunting…
Stir Fry Venison With Red Wine This recipe is my favorite way to serve venison to visiting guests. Most brag that it is the best venison that they have ever had. 1 lb. venison cubed2 bell peppers, sliced2 stalks celery, chopped1/2 pounds mushrooms, sliced2 cups baby carrots, chopped2 tablespoons bacon drippings2 medium onions, choppedgarlic salt,…
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.…