T. Edward Nickens

For many Southern duck hunters, this season has been full of empty skies

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

These innovative items—for him and for her—bring convenience and a bit of style to outdoor adventures

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

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

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

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

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

An improved take on the popper—complete with a maple-Sriracha drizzle

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

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

Clear out the freezer and enjoy a tender, perfectly cooked venison steak every time

A new lodge on a sprawling ranch is equal parts haven and sumptuous retreat

Do you really need to remove that dark stripe down a shrimp’s back? Getting to the bottom of a Southern debate

A new line of high-tech motorized craft from Old Town takes the fuss out of kayak fishing

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

Equal parts wild and luxurious, Little Palm Island delivers an intimate plunge into Florida’s outermost reaches

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

Flounder populations are in trouble around the South. A new program in Alabama aims to help turn the tide

For many guides around the South, April and May are typically big months—but not this year