New deer rifles are expensive, but you can often buy old store-brand rifles for almost nothing. You'll find them at estate sales and pawn shops. They are homely and basic. They might have checkering ...

GEORGIA (WALB) - Georgia’s deer firearm season is nearly here. Licensed hunters can harvest deer with firearms on Saturday, Oct. 18. The 2025-2026 deer season ends for most counties on Jan. 11, 2026.

The author's Winchester Model 70 with a maple wood stock hanging from, fittingly, a maple tree. Let’s get this part out of the way first: I am not a Fudd. I own lots of rifles and shotguns with ...

Late-season deer hunting has a way of exposing rifles that aren’t built for the long haul. Cold weather stiffens actions, moisture creeps into every seam, and rough conditions punish anything that isn ...

Deer is one of the most popular game animals to hunt for, and shooting is one of the most popular methods of hunting. Now, Georgians will get both with the start of the statewide deer firearms season.

What makes the best deer-camp rifle? Well there are some basic rules. Tradition is important, so your camp gun should be a classic, or at least a modern classic. It cannot be hideous to behold, ...

Over the years, my idea of the perfect deer rifle has evolved. When I was young, I had two whitetail rifles that, to me, were perfect. One was my Marlin 336 in .35 Remington, and the other was my ...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — This time of year, deer are on the move — and so are hunters. As mating season and hunting season collide in Georgia, wildlife officials say safety is crucial for everyone, both ...