T. Edward Nickens
A freelance journalist for nearly thirty years, T. Edward Nickens is a judge for Garden & Gun’s Made in the South Awards and a frequent contributor to the magazine, an editor at large for Field & Stream, and a contributing editor for Audubon. He splits time between Raleigh and Morehead City, North Carolina, with one wife, two dogs, a part-time cat, eleven fly rods, three canoes, two powerboats, and an indeterminate number of duck and goose decoys.
Land & Conservation
The trend has individuals and states rethinking their strategies
The Wild South
Packed with recipes, stories, and inspiration, The Turkey Book, from Texas chef Jesse Griffiths, is a game changer for culinary-minded hunters
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A new online film series highlights the shops and people who keep waters healthy and anglers happy
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Bird dogs and wildlife mingle with fragments of history and more in the Georgia artist’s striking creations
Sporting
After fleeing the island as a teenager, Chico Fernández landed in Florida, where he would stumble into a trio of fishy friends, eventually quit his corporate job, and go on to make a lasting mark among anglers
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Along with the shopping, retriever demos, and, of course, flying dogs, here are five more stops to make at Charleston, South Carolina’s outdoors blowout
Sporting Scene
Two knife makers take different routes to arrive at custom folder greatness
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A time-tested and simple way to improve the flavor and texture of wild duck—plus an easy butchering technique that helps make the most of a waterfowl bounty
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Innovative gear that won’t disappear in the back of a closet, plus a couple of nifty picks for the dog
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What the numbers from this year’s waterfowl survey mean for ducks and duck hunters
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A simple method for a quick and tasty fish and grits lunch (or breakfast, or dinner)
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The days of so-so sleeping pads and cumbersome gas lanterns are long gone. Here’s the latest gear to keep you cozy in the woods
Champions of Conservation
This Texas fly guide is hooking up the Lower Colorado with cleaner waters
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Champions of Conservation
Plummeting turkey numbers? A Georgia biologist and hunter is stepping in
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
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A super simple barbecue-sauced dove lunch, and a gorgeous dove appetizer board
Sporting Scene
The new calls will turn heads and ducks alike—while supporting conservation efforts
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Here’s how to be a boating hero the next time you’re pulling up to the sand
THE WILD SOUTH
Looking to enlist a pro? Here’s how to maximize your chances for a successful and enjoyable day on the water