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
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
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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
The Wild South
Do you really need to remove that dark stripe down a shrimp’s back? Getting to the bottom of a Southern debate
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A new line of high-tech motorized craft from Old Town takes the fuss out of kayak fishing
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Whether in the dove field, on the boat, or at camp, these gifts make life outdoors a little sweeter
Travel
Equal parts wild and luxurious, Little Palm Island delivers an intimate plunge into Florida’s outermost reaches
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Sometimes you just can’t improve on an original. These heritage Southern Appalachian flies have stood the test of time
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Flounder populations are in trouble around the South. A new program in Alabama aims to help turn the tide
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For many guides around the South, April and May are typically big months—but not this year
Southern Heroes
The North Carolina native advocates for the culture of the Down East region
The Wild South
The new CZ-USA All-Terrain series of doubles is designed to get dirty
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Quail, trout, and more find their way onto Mark Goodwin’s hand-forged creations
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Finding a shed antler makes for a great day in the woods. Here’s how to up your chances in the South’s tangled forests