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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

2nd CWD Case In Georgia Was 4 1/2-Year-Old Berrien County Buck

After three months of controlled deer sampling in the 1-mile radius (3,000 acres) of the first confirmed Georgia case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Lanier County, a second deer has tested positive in Berrien County only 400 yards from the first case. The newly diagnosed deer was an apparently healthy 4 1/2-year-old buck with…

Second Case Of Chronic Wasting Disease Confirmed In Georgia

  The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Wildlife Resources Division confirmed a second deer has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD).  The deer, a 4.5 year-old male, was taken in Berrien County approximately 400 yards from the first CWD-positive deer harvest location. The deer was taken by a landowner permittee assisting with ongoing…

From Triumph To Setback: A Reminder That Tomorrow Is Not Promised

Everyone has heard some version of the phrase, “tomorrow is not promised.” It’s a concept that is easy to understand, yet many still take tomorrow’s arrival for granted. Unfortunately, it’s often not until a blessing is taken away that this truth really sinks in. The silver lining in this reality, though, is that we can…

Legislature Tries To Add 30 Days To GA Deer Season

A late amendment to HB 491 would mandate that DNR increase Georgia’s deer season by 30 days. Whether you agree with that idea or not, the Georgia state legislature managing wildlife with no input from sportsmen or DNR biologists is a terrible idea. The Georgia Wildlife Federation and its Camo Coalition, along with the Georgia…

Early October Weekend Gun Hunt For Antlerless Deer In WRD Regs Proposal

A two-day, early October firearms hunt for antlerless deer might be in the cards for the majority of Georgia deer hunters this fall. If proposed new hunting regs are approved, hunters in the green, pink and purples counties (see map below) would have the option to shoot antlerless deer with firearms Oct. 4-5, 2025. Only…

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Venison Recipes

Wild Game Recipes: Greek Venison Steaks

Venison steak usually goes fast from the freezer, but if you have some left here is an easy and tasty-sounding recipe to try. What You’ll Need:2-lbs. of boneless venison steaksSalt & pepper1 8-oz. bottle of Ken’s Greek Salad Dressing Pierce the steaks with a fork, then salt & pepper to taste. Apply the Ken’s dressing…

Wild Game Recipes: Spaghetti & Monster Meatballs

Here is a great recipe for spaghetti and venison meatballs. What you’ll need:Sauce  1 onion chopped  3 tb. fat  1 No. 2 can tomatoes  2 cups water  2 6-oz. cans tomato paste  Parmesan  1 tsp salt  1 tsp pepper  1 tsp sugarMeatballs  1 clove garlic  1/2 cup milk  2 beaten eggs  1-lb. ground venison  1…

Wild Game Recipes: Venison Stew

This recipe is easy and tasty, you gotta try it. Get some venison from the freezer, and get to work.You’ll need:2 lbs. ground venison2 cans pinto beans2 cans Rotel tomatoes2 cans yellow hominy or white corn1 package of taco-seasoning mix1 package of original Ranch dressing mix (dry)1 medium onion (chopped) Brown your ground venison in…