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
In partnership with
Champions of Conservation
No matter the personal cost, fishing captain Benny Blanco shows up for the Everglades
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
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
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
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




















