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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
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.…
It was cold. I mean really cold. Cold and dead calm that morning as I slipped through the pines. Every step on the soft needles slowly and carefully thought out to avoid the snap of a twig or the crunch of a dry leaf. My destination, a stand I had hung weeks prior in anticipation…
For more than three and half decades, a group of Georgia hunters killed a buck that garnered membership into an elite club. The latest members of that group—GON subscribers who killed a big buck through luck, dedication, woodsmanship or a combination of all—will take the stage at the Ag-Pro Outdoor Blast July 27 to compete…
Many people who weren’t brought up hunting tend to keep it that way, not necessarily wanting to put in the effort and step out of their comfort zone to learn something new. But that does not apply to Calhoun. Calhoun is a 9-year-old boy from Athens. On a typical day, you can find him playing…
Growing up as avid hunters, we all dream about getting a chance at a buck we saw on the cover of GON or on television shows like Buckmasters or Midwest Whitetails. I cant count the number of times I’ve sat in a deer stand dreaming about a giant buck stepping out of the woods resembling…
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Venison Recipes
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…
Venison Sausage And Dove Gumbo No hindsight ip unit displayed. 2 pounds venison rope sausage 15 dove breasts 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1 onion, quartered 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 cup celery, chopped 3 cloves garlic 6 cups chicken broth 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning 6 oz. frozen sliced okra 1…
Slow Cooked Cajun Venison Hindquarter Here’s a great recipe for your hindquarter roasts that will produce a fantastic venison meal and save lots of time cutting those roasts down and running a grinder. • 1 hindquarter deboned • Louisiana Cajun seasoning • Vegetable Oil • McCormick Au jus Gravy Seasoning (1-oz. dry pack) • Hidden…