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

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

Champions of Conservation

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

Champions of Conservation

No matter the personal cost, fishing captain Benny Blanco shows up for the Everglades

Sporting

Baby steps and keeping it fun are keys to trainer Stephen Faust’s approach

Sporting

Trainer Jeremy Criscoe’s regimen for tuning up a retriever’s self-control

Sporting

Why nailing this command is critical for a pointer

Sporting

Patience and a little change in mindset can make all the difference for a pup learning its way around a dove field

The Wild South

Scouring a beach for seashells? Keep an eye out for these three prized—and gorgeous—finds

Sporting Scene

Whether embellishing a pocketknife or a shotgun, Tim George shows his unique flair for the art of engraving

Arts & Culture

Jerry Fisk has made just about every type of knife imaginable. Now, along with passing down the skills that have made him a living legend, he’s determined to uncover the true story behind the South’s most famous blade

Sporting

A new generation of classic shotguns roars back

The Wild South

For pondside bream and more, pack up a no-fuss portable fish fry kit

The Wild South

A gleaming grill for the boat, the ultimate camp coffee maker, standout waders, and more ideas for dads who love the outdoors

The Wild South

A stunning new IMAX film highlights one of the most important regions on the continent for ducks, cranes, and many more winged visitors to the South

The Wild South

As the weather warms, make sure you have these proven offerings in your fly box

THE WILD SOUTH

A surefire planting formula for bringing in the birds come dove season

15th Anniversary

Rick Crawford, a Charleston native, models the future of sustainable business

The Wild South

States are changing regulations this season in the face of a concerning decline in turkey populations

The Wild South

Spring in the South means the shad are in the river—and the stripers won’t be far behind

Adventures

Travel and adventure for the Southern soul