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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.

A mallard in flight

Sporting Scene

Wild mallards may face future peril if crossbreeding with game-farm greenheads continues

Duck hunting in Black Pearl, Maryland.

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.

A man casts his line on the Watauga River in the morning.

The Wild South

A new initiative offers direct support to guides and outfitters in the Southern Appalachians

A man holds three black and brown puppies

Sporting

They nurture the bond between outdoorsmen and their four-legged partners

An illustration of a dog chasing a duck

Southern Conundrum

One sportsman shares a few friendly approaches to take when that dog won’t hunt

Two men cast from a small boat

Sporting Scene

A Florida company unveils a hybrid craft that will go where others can’t

A man holds a fish in a marsh setting

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

A man walks through a marsh

Champions of Conservation

Harnessing passion for the ocean’s fisheries into powerful action is all in a day’s work for this Chesapeake guide

A man holding a rattlesnake.

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.

A white dog points in a field

Sporting

In the famed Alabama region, a rich tradition of quail hunting and dog work is enjoying a hard-won revival

A vintage portrait of two men in shorts

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

A close up of a gun

Sporting Scene

Is it time for duck hunters to ditch that bulky 12-gauge?

A man kayaks on the river

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.

A bamboo fly rod

Sporting

A homegrown Smoky Mountains event caters to the cult of the cane makers, restorers, and collectors

The Wild South

Ten neat ideas for dads who love the great outdoors

A hand holding a brook trout with a fly in its mouth.

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

Plated Coriander Cured Venison Loin

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

Several wild turkeys in a field

Land & Conservation

The trend has individuals and states rethinking their strategies

A hunter carries a turkey through the woods

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