Van Mixon in a deer stand.
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Van Mixon in a deer stand. / GPB News

Georgia’s hunting season for firearms opened October 21. GPB’s Emily Cureton joined a father and son hunting deer together opening weekend. She sends us this audio postcard from the woods of Monroe County.

Van and Evan Mixon of Macon go hunting.

Van and Evan Mixon get ready to hunt.
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Van and Evan Mixon get ready to hunt. / GPB News

Van and Evan Mixon head into the woods.
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Van and Evan Mixon head into the woods. / GPB News

Heading up the stand.
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Heading up the stand. / GPB News

Evan Mixon waits to sight a deer.
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Evan Mixon waits to sight a deer. / GPB News