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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
Kevin Shepherd has another listing in the all-time Twiggs County record book with a big non-typical bow-buck killed this past season. Recently measured by a certified scorer at 152 1/8 inches, this big boy was killed on the 800-acre property that Kevin’s family used to own around 25 years ago—which they have since leased. He…
I’m not sure what happened to the buck. It’s been more than 20 years since we met face to face. Somewhere in the space of time, my arrow is still on its way to the vitals, but it will never get there. It was never meant to get there. The place I hunted has since…
The 2024-25 Georgia deer season ratings didn’t change much from the 2023-24 season, with again more than 25 percent of hunters claiming “Excellent” deer seasons. This is a far cry from 10 years ago when just 10.7 percent of hunters rated their 2015-16 deer seasons as Excellent. However, last season was not all a bed…
Jonathan Campbell, of Marshallville, has been hunting deer with a bow since he was just 9 years old. Being 38 now, he’s definitely had the time to fine-tune his skills and hunting techniques. The true test of his experience arrived on the evening of Nov. 23, 2024. Jon has been hunting and managing a family…
Jeremy Kendrick, of Lowndes County, may have killed the oldest confirmed deer taken by a hunter in the state of Georgia and possibly tied for the oldest in the country. “Ever since I started hunting that property in Lowndes County nine years ago, I have gotten pictures of this doe,” said Kendrick. “She had an…
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Venison Recipes
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.…
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…