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Cody Gay Wins GON’s Youth Shoot-Out

Cody Gay, 16, of Nicholls, collected a $3,000 shopping spree from Adventure Outdoors after winning GON’s Youth Big-Buck Contest Shoot-Out on July 28 at GON’s Outdoor Blast. In addition, Cody won a dream deer and hog hunting trip with Woods-N-Water outfitters in Wilkinson County. Cody was the only one of 17 shooters who hit the…

2023 Georgia WMA Deer-Hunting Special

  I remember something the boss man once wrote about “what if there was no more GON?” We could certainly count thy ways where sportsmen would be hurt by the demise of this fine magazine and the crazy amount of content at GON.com. In particular, saying bye-bye to the August GON WMA Special would bring…

Magic Of Hunting Sapelo Island WMA

NOTE: This article is from 2023, so this year’s season dates will differ. Check the current Georgia Hunting Regulations for the most up-to-date information for Sapelo. Those who are not hunters have trouble comprehending that it is the experience of going hunting that motivates hunters. They wrongly assume that if no game was taken, hunters…

Truck-Buck 35! The Best Big-Buck Contest

Truck-Buck is back for the 35th straight year! The Truck-Buck sponsors have once again stepped up to provide Georgia deer hunters with the best, most unique—and most rewarding—deer contest ever. Please don’t take this amazing contest for granted. Take a few minutes to thank the Truck-Buck sponsors. And when you do business, please do so…

Fab 40: Best Bucks Of The 2022-2023 Georgia Deer Season

The Fab 40 is GON’s annual compilation of Georgia’s best bucks from the previous season. This exclusive list includes only bucks measured by certified scorers. The Fab 40 provides a great way to compare our deer seasons. The chart on page 47 includes a 20-year average of how many bucks cracked the 150-class benchmark, the…

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Wild In The Kitchen: Venison Stroganoff

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…

Triple Digit WMA Bucks

GON created the Triple-Digit WMA Bucks list to recognize hard-working WMA hunters and the bucks they’ve killed. If you’ve got a WMA buck that you believe will net at least 100 B&C inches, get it scored by an official scorer, send us a copy of the score sheet, and we’ll add it to the list. Copies may…

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Wild In The Kitchen: Blackened Venison Tenderloin With Cajun Cream Sauce

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.…

How The 2022-2023 Truck-Buck Weeks Were Won

We’re down to counting the days… For the 34th straight year GON will give away a new truck as Georgia deer hunters take the stage at the Ag-Pro Outdoor Blast on July 30 to compete in the 34th annual Truck-Buck Shoot-Out. The second-best shot will win a Firminator G-3, and the man, woman or kid…

Great Success, Tough Draw For Quota Hunt At Hard Labor Creek State Park

In the central Piedmont section of Georgia about an hour east of Atlanta near Rutledge in Morgan County is Hard Labor Creek State Park. The 5,800-acre park is known for its golf course, riding trails, campground and lakes. But it is also known now for a two-day deer hunt. DNR, through coordination between the State…

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