The Sporting South

Beretta Rolls Out the New DT-11

By Doug HowlettThe Sporting SouthJuly 31, 2012

Recently, G&G was invited to the rollout of Beretta’s newest offering, the DT-11, at the Ten Mile River Preserve and Dover Furnace Shooting Grounds in Dutchess County, N.Y. And in no time the hospitality, sun, and shotgun barrels all heated up to an extremely Southern-like warmth.

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Shark Attacks Redfish

By The EditorsThe Sporting SouthJuly 12, 2012

Ever wonder what's lurking just off the dock before you jump in? Well, check out this video, which is making the viral rounds on the internet. It was shot in Cherry Gove, South Carolina. Apparently, the woman in the video was reeling in a nice redfish when a bull shark decided it was time for a snack. We've seen plenty of bull sharks in the local waters around Charleston, but this one is built like a tank.

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A Fishing Report from the Deep

By Robert DiBenedettoThe Sporting SouthJune 27, 2012

I’ve only been working at Garden & Gun for a month—as a summer intern— and I’ve already learned an important lesson: If you go fishing, the G&G team is going to want details and photo evidence—not to mention a few fillets. Where’d you go? What did you troll? Well if I’m sharing a fishing report with them, it’s only polite to share it with the G&G readers as well

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Shoo Flies (and other pests)

By Jessica MischnerThe Sporting SouthJune 8, 2012

My father-in-law loves to tell the story about how, as kids, he and his brother used to run behind a crop-dusting tractor because they loved feeling the cool mist (read: DDT) on their faces. Horrifying, yes, but also slightly nostalgic; after all, nothing says summertime like bugs and bug spray. Fortunately for us, there are cleaner, safer, and more natural options on the market these days to keep mosquitoes, flies, no-see-ums, and other critters at bay. Here are five to add to the shopping list.

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Barbour Jacket Reproofing

By Jay SjoholmThe Sporting SouthMay 21, 2012

When making an investment in anything—hunting gear, a new skiff, one of Ted Juracsik’s famed fly reels—it’s a great idea to commit to regular maintenance and upkeep. Clothes are no different. And, with the rainy months nearly behind us, now is the time to send that well-worn Barbour jacket out for a little TLC. The worst thing that can happen to a waxed-cotton jacket is for it to dry out. Since it can’t be washed, the exterior cotton fabric is dependent upon wax to help keep its sturdiness and weather-fighting characteristics in tact.  Bottom line: If it dries out, it rips, and if it rips, you’ve got a much bigger repair bill on your hands.

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Report from the Duck Blind

By David DiBenedettoThe Sporting SouthJanuary 20, 2012

In the last two weeks I’ve hunted ducks in Arkansas (three times) and Louisiana (twice), and the action at the two spots was far from fast and furious. 

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The Art of Football

By Jessica MischnerThe Sporting SouthJanuary 5, 2012

Let me be clear: I rarely, and I mean rarely, get excited about anything having to do with football. Sure, I love the fall and tailgating and college sports as much as the next self-respecting Southern lass, but professional football might as well be cricket for all I know or care about it. But I've discovered a new-found appreciation for the history of the sport thanks to Guts & Glory, Taschen's new coffee table compendium of the most beautiful shots in the history of professional football taken by Neil Leifer, one of the most famous sports photographers to ever tote a camera.

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Gear for the Good Life

By Elizabeth HutchisonThe Sporting SouthDecember 15, 2011

Christmas shopping for the Southern outdoorsman on your list just got whole lot easier thanks to the guys behind the Georgia-based Five Mile Club

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Caption Contest: Win Free G&G Gear!

By The EditorsThe Sporting SouthDecember 5, 2011

The previous Sporting South caption contest was such a roaring success we’re having another. So get your number two pencils sharpened and your editor’s chair at the ready

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