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.
Arts & Culture
A Legendary Bladesmith and the Story Behind His Knives
Jerry Fisk has made just about every type of knife imaginable. Now, along with passing down the skills that have made him a living legend, he’s determined to uncover the true story behind the South’s most famous blade
Sporting
A Side-By-Side Revival
A new generation of classic shotguns roars back
The Wild South
Fried Fish on the Go
For pondside bream and more, pack up a no-fuss portable fish fry kit
The Wild South
Sporting Gifts for Dad
A gleaming grill for the boat, the ultimate camp coffee maker, standout waders, and more ideas for dads who love the outdoors
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A Bird’s-Eye Look at an Avian Oasis
A stunning new IMAX film highlights one of the most important regions on the continent for ducks, cranes, and many more winged visitors to the South
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Three Hatches to Match on Southern Trout Streams
As the weather warms, make sure you have these proven offerings in your fly box
THE WILD SOUTH
A Dove Field Prescription
A surefire planting formula for bringing in the birds come dove season
15th Anniversary
The Lowcountry’s Green Guide
Rick Crawford, a Charleston native, models the future of sustainable business
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Why Wild Turkeys Need Help
States are changing regulations this season in the face of a concerning decline in turkey populations
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Soaking Up the Shad Run
Spring in the South means the shad are in the river—and the stripers won’t be far behind
Adventures
Hooked on Belize
Travel and adventure for the Southern soul
Sporting Scene
Going Small for Gobblers
A new breed of ammo is changing the way we turkey hunt
Conservation
Bonefish on Drugs
A new study shows that some Florida gamefish—and their prey—are laden with prescription medications
Sporting
Watch Now: Martin Luther King Jr.’s Fishing Friendship
Now available to view online, Mighty Waters tells the story of a mighty bond between the civil rights icon and Bimini guide Ansil Saunders
The Wild South
Late-Season Duck Report
A waterfowler’s dispatch on what this year has brought—and hasn’t brought—for Southern duck hunters
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Duck Season in a Glass
A post-hunt bourbon libation with a touch of the swamp
Conservation
The Return of East End Lodge
Why the revival of a small bonefishing lodge means a lot for the Bahamas
Land & Conservation
Saving Grand Bahama’s Mangrove Forest
An unprecedented group effort seeks to restore what was lost after Hurricane Dorian—one mangrove at a time
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The Sporting Gift Guide
A portable camp kitchen, innovative knife, the perfect gun sleeve, standout bibs, and more
The Wild South
Thanksgiving Appetizer: Barbecue Doves
A simple, highly adaptable recipe for adding some wild game flavor to your holiday table