T. Edward Nickens

Curing your own wild-hog ham is a lesson in patience, with a stunning reward

A little European, a little Texan, this dish is all comfort

Fresh pesto livens up this secret sauce

A Yucatán-inspired approach to wild-boar backstrap

Boiled sugarcane juice adds sweet and smoky flavor to wild pork chops in this recipe from New Orleans chef Isaac Toups

For many Southern duck hunters, this season has been full of empty skies

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

These innovative items—for him and for her—bring convenience and a bit of style to outdoor adventures

Sim Whatley, the founder of Duck Camp, shares a post-hunt Louisiana duck club tradition

Whether for dove, ducks, geese, or quail, these five knives are proven winners for bird hunters

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

A fundraising auction for the North Florida-based conservation group Tall Timbers offers up a wealth of Southern experiences—and one gorgeous quail gun

A few surefire tips to make the most of the opener—or any day in a dove field this season

An improved take on the popper—complete with a maple-Sriracha drizzle

Practice makes perfect, but sometimes we could all use a few pointers. A virtual lesson from the casting experts at Orvis can do wonders

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

Clear out the freezer and enjoy a tender, perfectly cooked venison steak every time

A new lodge on a sprawling ranch is equal parts haven and sumptuous retreat

Do you really need to remove that dark stripe down a shrimp’s back? Getting to the bottom of a Southern debate

A new line of high-tech motorized craft from Old Town takes the fuss out of kayak fishing