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.
Food & Drink
A source for USDA-approved wild-hog meat and other game goodness
Food & Drink
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
Curing your own wild-hog ham is a lesson in patience, with a stunning reward
Food & Drink
Boiled sugarcane juice adds sweet and smoky flavor to wild pork chops in this recipe from New Orleans chef Isaac Toups
The Wild South
For many Southern duck hunters, this season has been full of empty skies
Sporting
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
These innovative items—for him and for her—bring convenience and a bit of style to outdoor adventures
The Wild South
Sim Whatley, the founder of Duck Camp, shares a post-hunt Louisiana duck club tradition
The Wild South
Whether for dove, ducks, geese, or quail, these five knives are proven winners for bird hunters
Sporting
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
The Wild South
A fundraising auction for the North Florida-based conservation group Tall Timbers offers up a wealth of Southern experiences—and one gorgeous quail gun
The Wild South
A few surefire tips to make the most of the opener—or any day in a dove field this season
Sporting
An improved take on the popper—complete with a maple-Sriracha drizzle
The Wild South
Practice makes perfect, but sometimes we could all use a few pointers. A virtual lesson from the casting experts at Orvis can do wonders
Sporting
During the peak of the summer redbreast bite, an entire subculture springs up on the shoulders of a small yet pugnacious—and stunningly beautiful—fish
The Wild South
Clear out the freezer and enjoy a tender, perfectly cooked venison steak every time
LODGE
A new lodge on a sprawling ranch is equal parts haven and sumptuous retreat