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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
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…
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…
Most serious deer hunters have a deep, abiding love and respect for the land they hunt on. In order to match wits with the most beautiful and challenging big-game animal on the face of the earth, it’s important for a man to have that special “go to” piece of earth. In many ways the land…
Well, deer season is over, what to do now. How about starting next season? One of the most effective ways to gauge your next deer season or your overall buck population is to find sheds. After all, these bucks made it through the season and should be present on opening day next season. I actively…
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…
Deer Hunting Resources
Georgia Rut Map
Venison Recipes
Deer season is here! No doubt folks will be spending some time at hunting camp. Any good camp has a guy who’d rather stand around a smoker than anything else. Show him this spicy recipe, but tell him to be careful with the red pepper flakes. Two tablespoons are enough to smoke your tongue. Smokin’…
There’s no comfort food like meatloaf and mashed potatoes. With venison, you do not get the grease you do with cow burger, and the meat doesn’t hold together as well. So oatmeal and a little extra egg is needed as a binder. The good thing is, this adds another depth of flavor to your meatloaf.…
Blueberry Venison Backstrap No hindsight ip unit displayed. Ingredients 2 tablespoons melted butter 4 venison loin steaks, cut one-half inch thick Juice and peel of large, fresh lemon (about 2 tablespoons) 1 cup chicken broth 4 tablespoons butter 1 cup fresh blueberries Several generous dashes ground cinnamon Few dashes ground ginger Salt and freshly ground…