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Deer Hunting

Pumpkin Head Used To Kill Mature Georgia Whitetail

When it comes to killing a mature whitetail, sometimes you have to think outside the box. It certainly worked for Brent Purvis, of Fortson, when he took a 130-class Muscogee County buck during Week 3 of Truck-Buck. “It’s a hilarious hunt that may end up being a top-5 bow-kill in my county,” said Brent. The…

The Story Of Lucky Seven

By Matthew Ellis On Sept. 18 at 7:37 p.m., I got the very first picture of a Hancock County deer I ended up naming Lucky Seven. It was very evident that he was 4 1/2- to 5 1/2-years-old with great mass and tine length, putting him at the top of the hit list. From Sept.…

Modern Day Annie Oakley Stacking Venison In Bartow County

Her name is Batey Kay Hardy, but maybe she should be called Annie Oakley. The 9-year-old 4th grader at Cartersville Elementary School is in her first full year of deer hunting. So far this season, she’s taken five deer with five shots. Included in her count is a 9-point that is larger than many men…

Awesome 8-Point From Rum Creek WMA

GON has already reported on a Dawson Forest WMA buck killed this season that might set a new record for that WMA. There’s another WMA buck that’s going to sit at or at least near the top once it is officially scored after the 60-day drying period. Rum Creek WMA produced a huge 8-pointer for…

Irwin County 17-Point Buck Grosses In The 190s

The huge buck that showed up on Josh Grantham’s Irwin County lease each year seemed to have a calendar. It just wouldn’t present the farmer with a shot. “I got the first picture of him in November of 2020 when he was an 8-point that would score about 135 inches,” Josh said. “I never saw…

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Wild In The Kitchen: Cajun-Style Venison Hindquarter

Cajun-Style Venison Hindquarter This easy recipe is great in the crock pot, and It makes a complete meal. • 1 debonded hindquarter • Louisiana Cajun seasoning • Vegetable Oil • McCormick Au jus Gravy Seasoning (1-oz. dry pack) • Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning (1-oz. dry pack) • 1 stick butter • 3 mild Pepperoncini pepper •…

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Wild In The Kitchen: Venison Crockpot Stew

Venison Crockpot Stew This is a great recipe to greet you and your buddies after a day of hunting in the cold at the hunting club, or just a way to share your bounty with your family. It makes a hearty stew that smells great while it is cooking. • 2 pounds venison hindquarter, cubed…

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Wild In The Kitchen: Venison Zuppa Toscano

Venison Zuppa Toscano This is a take-off on Olive Garden’s popular Zuppa Toscano Italian soup. Venison sausage has been substituted for Italian sausage, and it is just as good. Good and hearty for a cold day. • 2 lbs. venison sausage • 2 large onions, chopped • 6 cloves garlic, minced kosher salt • Freshly ground black pepper…