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.
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
Conservation
A new study shows that some Florida gamefish—and their prey—are laden with prescription medications
Sporting
Now available to view online, Mighty Waters tells the story of a mighty bond between the civil rights icon and Bimini guide Ansil Saunders
The Wild South
A waterfowler’s dispatch on what this year has brought—and hasn’t brought—for Southern duck hunters
Conservation
Why the revival of a small bonefishing lodge means a lot for the Bahamas




















