T. Edward Nickens

The Wild South
The South’s Disappointing Duck Season
For many Southern duck hunters, this season has been full of empty skies

Sporting
Into the Heart of the Everglades
A fly-fishing expedition amid the tangled mangroves, rustic chickees, and blissful remoteness of the Everglades takes a writer deep into a rarely seen world

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Sporting-Minded Gifts for Everyone on Your List
These innovative items—for him and for her—bring convenience and a bit of style to outdoor adventures

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A Duck Camp Bloody Mary
Sim Whatley, the founder of Duck Camp, shares a post-hunt Louisiana duck club tradition

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Favorite Bird Knives
Whether for dove, ducks, geese, or quail, these five knives are proven winners for bird hunters

Sporting
A Coastal Plain Quail Retreat
From hardscrabble roots, a onetime farmer creates his quail woods dreams in North Carolina, where good dogs and great friends make memories that stretch beyond the field

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A One-of-a-Kind Quail Gun
A fundraising auction for the North Florida-based conservation group Tall Timbers offers up a wealth of Southern experiences—and one gorgeous quail gun

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Three Rules for the Dove Field
A few surefire tips to make the most of the opener—or any day in a dove field this season

Sporting
Deconstructed Dove-Fig-Prosciutto Poppers
An improved take on the popper—complete with a maple-Sriracha drizzle

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Fly-Casting Lessons at Home
Practice makes perfect, but sometimes we could all use a few pointers. A virtual lesson from the casting experts at Orvis can do wonders

Sporting
Fishing Georgia’s Satilla River
During the peak of the summer redbreast bite, an entire subculture springs up on the shoulders of a small yet pugnacious—and stunningly beautiful—fish

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Why a Sous Vide Machine Is a Hunter’s Best Friend
Clear out the freezer and enjoy a tender, perfectly cooked venison steak every time

LODGE
A Waterfowler’s Paradise in Texas
A new lodge on a sprawling ranch is equal parts haven and sumptuous retreat

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Shrimp Conundrum: To Devein or Not to Devein?
Do you really need to remove that dark stripe down a shrimp’s back? Getting to the bottom of a Southern debate

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The Perfect Fishing Kayak?
A new line of high-tech motorized craft from Old Town takes the fuss out of kayak fishing

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Gifts for Sporting Dads
Whether in the dove field, on the boat, or at camp, these gifts make life outdoors a little sweeter

Travel
A Blissful Florida Keys Sanctuary
Equal parts wild and luxurious, Little Palm Island delivers an intimate plunge into Florida’s outermost reaches

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Five Classic Southern Trout Flies
Sometimes you just can’t improve on an original. These heritage Southern Appalachian flies have stood the test of time

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Giving Struggling Southern Flounder a Boost
Flounder populations are in trouble around the South. A new program in Alabama aims to help turn the tide

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Hunting and Fishing Guides Face a Tough Spring
For many guides around the South, April and May are typically big months—but not this year