Advertisement
Hunting
Three bucks cracked the magical Boone & Crockett minimum, solidifying last season as special in the annals of Georgia deer hunting. But more impressive than the Booners might be the 13 bucks that scored above the 160-class. That ties a record for the most 160-class and better bucks ever taken, and officially measured, during a…
The Truck-Buck contest is back for the 33rd year, and in addition to longtime sponsors who have been with us for decades, some great companies have joined the party to support deer hunting in Georgia. Thanks to Savage Arms, we will give away 12 deer rifles. And thanks to new sponsor Ranew’s Outdoor Equipment, the…
Last month we met the first half of this year’s Shoot-Out field. Now let’s meet the remainder of our weekly and wildcard winners from last deer season. Seventeen weekly winners and four hunters in our wildcard spots are looking forward to the chance to win a new truck. This year’s Shoot-Out takes place at the…
Seventeen weekly winners and four hunters in our wildcard spots are looking forward to the chance to win a new truck from John Megel Chevy. The grand-prize winner will be crowned during the Truck-Buck Shoot-Out at the Ap-Pro Outdoor Blast on Aug. 22. The four weekly winners during bow season have already earned $1,100 Mathews…
Chicken Fried Venison Steaks I was served this dish while hunting in Texas about 20 years ago. It has been a favorite recipe of mine ever since. 1 whole venison tenderloin 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 5 1/2 cups buttermilk 1 egg, beaten 2 tablespoons garlic powder…
By Traci Brautigam Let me start by saying that I am from southern California. I was born and raised there, spending the first 40 years of my life surrounded by pavement, master-planned communities, streetlights and overcrowded beaches. This was all I knew, and all I ever thought I wanted. Time was regulated by clocks, and…
Researchers have discovered the longest distance ever recorded by an adult male white-tailed deer—close to 200 miles (300 kilometers) in just over three weeks. According to researchers, the finding has important implications for population management and the transmission of disease, especially chronic wasting disease, a fatal neurological disease. “Deer are one of the most abundant,…
As summer winds down and fall edges closer, hunters turn their eyes and attention to the upcoming hunting seasons. There are numerous items on the to-do list such as planting food plots, buying gear, practicing with your bow or gun, contacting landowners, and putting out stands, bait and cameras. What also needs to be on…
Losing access to private hunting land can be devastating. Finding another private tract and getting access to hunt is like finding a needle in a haystack. What’s a hunter to do? For Kevin Penn, of Metter, it was time to consider public land if he wanted venison in the freezer last season. “Me and my…
Deer ribs are often ignored by hunters when it comes to cooking time, but they make a wonderful, tender addition to red beans and rice. Two slabs venison ribs 1-lb. andouille sausage 1-lb. dry red beans 1/4 cup olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 stalks…
Become a GON subscriber and enjoy full access to ALL of our content.
New monthly payment option available!
Advertisement