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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

First-Ever Bow Buck Is County Record Caliber

On the morning of Dec. 30, Jackson Pegg, of Nashville, successfully harvested a beautiful 9-point buck on his grandfather’s land in Berrien County. This is a personal milestone as it was his first bow-kill, and it just might break the county record. The current bowhunting record for Berrien County is a 2022 buck with a…

Home Is Where The Hunt Is

By Jordan Burse I once heard a quote that sums up my entire raising in one simple sentence: “I wasn’t born in the woods, but I got there as fast as I could.” I was born on Nov. 12, 1995. To any old regular person, this is just a random day in November, but to…

The Hilsman Legacy

“We used Hilsman’s Deer Cooler for the first time this year. They are by far the best processor we’ve EVER used!!! The meat is absolutely amazing!!! I made country fried steak tonight and it was so tender I could cut it with a fork!!! I can’t wait to use them in the future!!! Lifelong customers…

The Elf Buck

Ten-year-old Payton McCullough, of Franklin, had no idea that her first deer harvest would be so special. Aside from sporting a beautiful 9-point rack, her buck also had abnormally long hooves that curved upward like elf shoes. In fact, her dad Chad had many trail camera videos and pictures of the unique buck that he…

Another Mountain Monarch For Chestatee WMA Record Holder

Chase Hemphill has a love-hate relationship with Chestatee Wildlife Management Area and deer hunting the mountains of Lumpkin County. The 39-year-old public-land hunter from Blairsville has had remarkable success with two special bucks… but they are bucks killed five years apart that bookend countless unsuccessful hunts.  “I love it when it’s right, hate it when…

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Venison Recipes

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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…