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.
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
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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?
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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
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Top-notch gear for the mom who loves the boat, beach, woods, blind, and, of course, you
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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
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Packed with recipes, stories, and inspiration, The Turkey Book, from Texas chef Jesse Griffiths, is a game changer for culinary-minded hunters
The Wild South
A new online film series highlights the shops and people who keep waters healthy and anglers happy
The Wild South
Bird dogs and wildlife mingle with fragments of history and more in the Georgia artist’s striking creations
Sporting
After fleeing the island as a teenager, Chico Fernández landed in Florida, where he would stumble into a trio of fishy friends, eventually quit his corporate job, and go on to make a lasting mark among anglers
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Along with the shopping, retriever demos, and, of course, flying dogs, here are five more stops to make at Charleston, South Carolina’s outdoors blowout
Sporting Scene
Two knife makers take different routes to arrive at custom folder greatness
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A time-tested and simple way to improve the flavor and texture of wild duck—plus an easy butchering technique that helps make the most of a waterfowl bounty
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Innovative gear that won’t disappear in the back of a closet, plus a couple of nifty picks for the dog