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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 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.…

Trophy Buck Defined

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…

How The Weeks Were Won: Bucks That Earned 2025 Shoot-Out Spots

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…

GON Magazine Fuels Youngster’s Reading Skills

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…

The Record Bow Buck Known As “Lucky”

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…

Deer Hunting Resources

Georgia Rut Map

Venison Recipes

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Wild In The Kitchen: Low-Carb Venison Spaghetti

Low-Carb Venison Spaghetti Wild game like venison is high in protein and has no carbohydrates. Venison spaghetti is a favorite but avoided by some because of the carbohydrates in pasta and the sugars and salt in spaghetti sauces. Here’s a wonderful solution. One serving of Heart of Palm is about 1 gram of carbs and…

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Wild In The Kitchen: Venison Bacon Burger Bombs

Venison Bacon Burger Bombs Here’s a new twist on that standard venison burger you’ve been serving. Your family and buddies will be telling everyone about this! 1 lb. ground venison 1 lb. ground Italian sausage 1 lb. thick sliced bacon 1 jar pickled Seranno peppers Montreal Steak Seasoning 1/4 c. Worcestershire sauce 2 large white…

Venison Backstrap Goat Cheese Sliders

No hindsight ip unit displayed. Venison Backstrap Goat Cheese SlidersTime to take your wild game chef skills in a new direction. 2 venison backstraps 1/2 lb. thick-sliced bacon 1 pack King’s Hawaiian rolls 8-oz. jar Sun-Dried tomatoes 2 large green tomatoes 3 ounce log goat cheese Olive oil Seasoning salt Black pepper Pre-heat oven to…