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Deer Hunting
GON was well represented at DNR’s public input meeting for Georgia’s next deer management plan that was held at the Civic Center in Gainesville yesterday, March 7. This meeting followed others in Statesboro and Jackson and was the final opportunity for in-person input on the next statewide deer management plan that will guide deer hunting…
Jimmy Collins, of Hamilton, was climbing down from his Harris County deer stand on Dec. 13, 2003 when his wedding ring caught on a screw-in step above him. “I let loose with my right hand and was going for the next step,” said Jimmy. “When my ring hung, it threw me off balance, and…
A Booner stepping out was the last thing on the mind of a newcomer to the area. Gary McMahan, of Franklin, N.C., was enjoying his first year in a Hancock County club during the 2003-04 season. On the evening of Nov. 22, Gary made a decision that would place him in Georgia’s deer-hunting annals forever.…
How many white-tailed deer should we have in Georgia? The answer varies depending on whom you ask. Management of Georgia’s white-tailed deer herd can be a challenging and, at times, controversial topic. According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD), the white-tailed deer is Georgia’s most popular game species. Currently, management…
I’ve been avidly hunting my whole life, starting with my dad. I harvested my first deer when I was 6 years old. My family takes it way more serious than most. We’ve always had a few clubs we’ve been in and even managed a few hunting clubs over the years. I’ve experienced the club atmosphere,…
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Venison Recipes
Chimichurri sauce is a staple of cooking in Argentina. Every cook there has their own version. It is traditionally served with beef, but I’ve become a fan of the easy-to-make sauce on venison. In true Argentina fashion, I tested several recipes and came up with a version of my own. Several recipes that I found…
Venison Backstrap Parmesan My new favorite venison dish! So easy, and so good. 1 venison backstrap 1 24-oz. jar tomato sauce 1 8-oz. bag mozzarella cheese 1 8-oz. bag Parmesan cheese 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 can seasoned bread crumbs 3 eggs, beaten No hindsight ip unit displayed. Olive oil Wash backstrap and remove all silver…
This is my new favorite venison dish! Makes ‘em call you a chef! 3 lbs. venison backstrap 6-oz. fresh blackberries 3/4 cup white sugar 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar Juice & zest of one lemon salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pat backstrap dry with paper towels.…