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.
The Wild South
The Art of the Hand-Carved Turkey Decoy?
Though still rare as hen’s teeth, hand-carved wooden turkey decoys might just be ready for their moment
Sporting
Searching for Monster Trout on Georgia’s Soque River
On a small river outside of Atlanta, years of conservation and stewardship have paid off to create a fisherman’s paradise
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The Case for Grilling Your Oysters
Nothing against the traditional roast, but while the oyster-getting is good, fire up the grill
The Wild South
The Case for Grilling Your Oysters
Nothing against the traditional roast, but while the oyster-getting is good, fire up the grill
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Wild Game Cookbooks for Every Hunter
From a Texas chef’s inspiring guide to a 1903 French tome, these five cookbooks will help make the most of the contents of your game freezer
Food & Drink
Yes, You Can Buy Wild Boar Meat
A source for USDA-approved wild-hog meat and other game goodness
Food & Drink
Southern Chefs Go Hog Wild
Invasive feral pigs wreak havoc on native landscapes—but as many Southern hunters know, they sure can shine on the plate. These five myth-busting recipes, from a Louisiana pork chop to a spring Bolognese, provide ample inspiration to stay high on the hog
Food & Drink
How to Make Wild Hog Country Ham
Curing your own wild-hog ham is a lesson in patience, with a stunning reward
Food & Drink
Meatballs à la Marfa
A little European, a little Texan, this dish is all comfort
Food & Drink
Wild Boar Bolognese
Fresh pesto livens up this secret sauce
High on the Hog
Wild Boar with All the Fixings
A Yucatán-inspired approach to wild-boar backstrap
Food & Drink
Cajun-Style Grilled Pork Chops
Boiled sugarcane juice adds sweet and smoky flavor to wild pork chops in this recipe from New Orleans chef Isaac Toups
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The South’s Disappointing Duck Season
For many Southern duck hunters, this season has been full of empty skies
Sporting
Into the Heart of the Everglades
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
THE WILD SOUTH
Sporting-Minded Gifts for Everyone on Your List
These innovative items—for him and for her—bring convenience and a bit of style to outdoor adventures
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A Duck Camp Bloody Mary
Sim Whatley, the founder of Duck Camp, shares a post-hunt Louisiana duck club tradition
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Favorite Bird Knives
Whether for dove, ducks, geese, or quail, these five knives are proven winners for bird hunters
Sporting
A Coastal Plain Quail Retreat
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
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A One-of-a-Kind Quail Gun
A fundraising auction for the North Florida-based conservation group Tall Timbers offers up a wealth of Southern experiences—and one gorgeous quail gun
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Three Rules for the Dove Field
A few surefire tips to make the most of the opener—or any day in a dove field this season