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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
As a man of action, I’m not one to broadcast my journeys through social media or public forums. But when the challenges of 2024 pushed me to the edge, I realized this story isn’t just mine—it’s a story of resilience, growth and the pursuit of purpose, and I believe it’s one worth sharing with the…
With Georgia’s first case of Chronic Wasting Disease confirmed in a hunter-harvested buck killed in Lanier County, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources held a press conference in Tifton today (Jan. 24, 2025). The key speaker was Dr. Tina Johannsen, Assistant Chief of the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division Game Management Section. Dr. Johannsen began…
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) has confirmed through the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories that a hunter-harvested deer sampled for routine surveillance in Lanier County has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). This is the first case of CWD detected in Georgia. The…
Waldo Moody got it done with no time to spare during the 2024-2025 Georgia deer season, taking a beautiful 6×4 during the final minutes of the last day of the season. The buck has tremendous tine length—four in the 12-inch range—and it green scored more than 170 total inches. Scott Hodges met up with Waldo…
On the afternoon of Oct. 23, 2024, Phillip Johnson, of Wilmington Island, decided to knock off from work a little early to make a mad dash for the deer words. Little did he know, that pivotal decision would set in motion events that would lead to him crossing paths with the buck of a lifetime…
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Venison Recipes
Venison Stroganoff This fast and easy dish takes venison to a new level. 1 1/2 lbs. of venison backstraps 3 cups baby mushrooms 1 large onion, sliced thick 1 cup beef broth 1 cup heavy cream 2/3 cup sour cream 1 pat butter Olive oil Fusilli pasta Cornstarch to thicken Prepare all ingredients first. Slice…
4 venison tenderloins Old Bay Blackened Seasoning 1/2-lb. brussels sprouts Bacon drippings 2 medium Vidalia onions 2 tomatoes chopped 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1 Tbsp. McCormick Cajun seasoning 1 pint Half and Half 2 Tbsp. butter Season tenderloins with blackened seasoning. Get a cast iron pan very hot and turn on exhaust fan on stove.…
Ground Venison And Pork Burgers Some feel that ground venison doesn’t make good hamburgers because of its low fat content. Mix it with ground pork and other ingredients, and you can create juicy burgers anyone will love. Add a fried egg on top of each burger to add to the deliciousness. 1 lb. ground venison…