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Deer Hunting

Georgia 2025-2026 Deer Hunting Dates

Archery Sept. 13 - Oct. 10

Special Antlerless-Only Firearms Weekend: Oct. 4-5

Primitive Weapons/Youth Firearm  Oct. 11-17

Firearms   Oct. 18 - Jan. 11

Pink: GA’s Newest Deer-Hunting Color

Deer hunters like options. Here’s a new one for you: Hunters now have a second color option when adorning their 500 square inches of safety colors in order to meet the state’s requirement. Instead of wearing traditional orange, hunters now have the option to wear pink instead. It all started when Carly Lennig, of Dacula,…

Avoid Bushhogging To Protect Poults & Fawns

The vegetation in northwest Georgia is now fully matured. Native grasses, trees and flowering plants are in full bloom. This is a major time of year for the wildlife that we all love to hunt the most. With turkeys poults being hatched, as well as fawns dropping daily, this time of year is crucial to…

Early Gun Hunting Weekend For Antlerless Deer Approved By DNR Board

A two-day, early October firearms hunt for antlerless deer is coming to the deer woods this fall for most Georgia counties. The DNR Board recently approved hunting regulation changes proposed by the DNR Wildlife Resources Division (WRD), including an Oct. 4-5 weekend of firearms hunting for antlerless deer for all of Georgia except 13 mountain…

Cobb County Bow-Buck Earns Shoot-Out Spot

My dad introduced me to hunting as a young kid in the 1980s. Back then, those early hunts were grueling. We’d sit for hours, hoping for a deer, but more often than not, we’d see nothing. It wasn’t about the kills—it was about time spent with my dad. I learned so much about the outdoors…

First Deer Sends Message: Keep Hunting Fun!

The excitement of killing your first deer is something a hunter never forgets. However, sitting beside your child when they take their first deer is a memory carved even deeper. It’s not just about the shot or the animal. It’s about the moment, the connection, and the tradition being passed on right before your eyes.…

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Venison Recipes

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Wild In The Kitchen: Blueberry Venison Backstrap

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…

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Wild In The Kitchen: Venison Meatballs Currant

Venison Meatballs With Currant Sauce Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds ground venison 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 1/2 cup milk 1 egg, beaten 1/4 cup finely minced onion 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 garlic clove, finely minced Mix ingredients well and shape into one-inch balls. Place in baking dish and brown in 350-degree…