T. Edward Nickens
T. Edward Nickens is a contributing editor for Garden & Gun and cohost of The Wild South podcast. He’s also an editor at large for Field & Stream and a contributing editor for Ducks Unlimited. 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. Follow @enickens on Instagram.
Sporting Scene
Wild mallards may face future peril if crossbreeding with game-farm greenheads continues
The Wild South
Green-winged teal are up, and some other species also saw increases. But it’s a mixed bag as waterfowlers prepare to head into the blinds.
The Wild South
A new initiative offers direct support to guides and outfitters in the Southern Appalachians
Sporting
They nurture the bond between outdoorsmen and their four-legged partners
Southern Conundrum
One sportsman shares a few friendly approaches to take when that dog won’t hunt
Sporting Scene
A Florida company unveils a hybrid craft that will go where others can’t
The Wild South
From redfish to wild hog, the avid hunter and fisherman’s new series showcases game-cooking outdoors and the region’s bounty
Champions of Conservation
Harnessing passion for the ocean’s fisheries into powerful action is all in a day’s work for this Chesapeake guide
in partnership with
The Wild South
Late summer and fall bring hunters and dogs to the field, and more chances for an encounter with a venomous snake. Here’s your bite plan.
Sporting
In the famed Alabama region, a rich tradition of quail hunting and dog work is enjoying a hard-won revival
The Wild South
Featuring interviews with Tom McGuane, Jimmy Buffett, and more, All That Is Sacred explores a legendary crew of fish-loving writers and artists
Sporting Scene
Is it time for duck hunters to ditch that bulky 12-gauge?
The Wild South
When an Austin businessman and endurance racer entered the grueling Texas Water Safari, he expected the sleepless nights and alligators. Then came the hallucinations.
Sporting
A homegrown Smoky Mountains event caters to the cult of the cane makers, restorers, and collectors
The Wild South
A few strategies for keeping the peace—and having a successful day—when sharing the water with other anglers
The Wild South
Top-notch gear for the mom who loves the boat, beach, woods, blind, and, of course, you
The Wild South
The South Carolina–based chef and outdoorsman brings an inspiring approach to wild game and fish. Get his recipe for coriander-cured venison loin
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