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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…
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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…