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Hunter’s Journal: Hunt For A Deer Named MAGA

By Barry Simmons  I was late to deer hunting. Growing up, I spent a lot of time in the woods hunting squirrel and other small game, but my daddy was not a hunter and there were no deer in our woods to hunt back then. Growing up in the 80s, the only deer I ever…

Story Of Georgia’s No. 1 Typical Bow-Buck

In late October of 2018, Manny Kaloyannides had a long way to go and a short time to get there in his quest for one of the greatest bucks to ever walk the earth in DeKalb County. In the end, Manny’s strong faith and determination, not to mention an agonizing decision that had to be…

DNR-GOWA Big Deer Contest Winners

Georgia DNR, in conjunction with the Georgia Outdoor Writers Association and sponsors The Southern Company and Glock, have announced the winners of the 2022 Georgia Big Deer Contest. The competition is the oldest continuous white-tailed deer contest in the state, with the first awards handed out in 1967. The contest is managed by retired WRD…

CWD Confirmed In Florida Deer About 40 Miles From Georgia Line

  It seems almost inevitable that at some point Georgia’s deer herd will be affected by Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). After cases in Alabama, Tennessee and North Carolina, Georgia has thus far dodged the CWD bullet, although the bullet seems to be hitting closer. A Georgia case hasn’t shown up yet, but a CWD positive…

How The Truck-Buck Weeks Were Won – 2022 Deer Season

Another group of Georgia deer hunters will soon 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 youngster who makes that last shot will win a new truck from John Megel Chevy.…

Warm-Season Food Plots For Summer Protein, Better Deer

Spring is almost over, and the long, hot days of summer will be here before we know it. Many of us are dreaming of cool, fall mornings, big bucks chasing does and enjoying good times with friends at deer camp. While most are only dreaming, some are actually working on making the dream a reality.…

Ada Brooks Long Earns Her Stripes

By Shawn McDonough  My wife and I recently bought a second home on a private lake in Kite, which is located in Johnson County. We have been renovating the home for the last couple of years, and it has become a great place to take the whole family to go fishing, canoeing, hunting and simply…

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Wild In The Kitchen: Venison & Pork Burgers

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…

Want More Doe Days Or Not? April 30 Deadline To Make Comment

WRD has hosted two of their three public hearings this week as they are in the process of gathering comments on proposed hunting regulations for the next two hunting seasons. The final public hearing will be tonight at 7 p.m. at Rabun County Health Department, 184 S Main St., Clayton, GA 30525. The increase in doe…

Doe Days Jump For Most Counties In WRD Proposed Hunting Regs

One of WRD’s biggest take aways from January’s public meetings to determine hunting regulations for the next two hunting seasons appeared to be that hunters wanted more opportunity to harvest does. As a result, a large majority of hunters could see an earlier return of doe days that would begin on the opening day of…

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