T. Edward Nickens

With the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition set to kick off this month, our Wild South columnist (and SEWE regular) breaks down what’s at the top of his itinerary at the outdoors blowout

Why the humble northern shoveler doesn’t deserve its bad rap

Why this little breed is joining the bird-dog regulars in the field

Josh Raggio brings his talent and vision to Main Street in Raymond, Mississippi

A family favorite around the holidays—or anytime you need a bowl of comfort

Classics, upgrades, and some new winners for the outdoors-lovers in your life

A beloved, warming recipe passed down through three generations of family

Sweet mango chutney and duck come together over crispy bread for a bite-size snack

An approachable appetizer from Arkansas’s Strait Lake Lodge, plus a chef’s tip for prepping wild game meat

Cook up a juicy duck and brisket burger that holds up to all your favorite toppings

Louisiana’s Grosse Savanne Lodge dresses up duck with tangy pomegranate sauce and a Cajun flair

Whether a rubbed-and-roasted centerpiece, a rum-infused appetizer, or real-deal duck soup, these five recipes—from five of the South’s top hunting lodges—showcase wild waterfowl in all its flavorful beauty

A few thoughts on tradition versus science versus ethics in the quail woods

A few classic Southern haunts—and their challenges—call one lifelong waterfowl hunter back season after season

North Carolina is the latest state to implement new protocols to help control the disease’s spread

Arkansas waterfowl hunters take aim at a new arrival

Duck-hunting gear that will stand up to the elements—and that muck-covered retriever who enjoys a good shake

Benny Blanco and a network of Florida guides are using their skills to help those hardest hit by Ian

Breaking down what the latest survey numbers reveal for Southern waterfowl hunters

Researcher Jennifer Schopf Rehage investigates the health of Florida’s recreational fish and fisheries—with shocking findings