Sporting

Once the homestead of a conservation pioneer and a haven of rare irises, Briarwood Nature Preserve is blooming again

A beloved gathering spot and an emblem of resilience during the civil rights movement, this ancient South Carolina live oak is poised for an exciting future

One writer relishes in moments of quiet and absorbs nature in Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest

The host of George Mason University’s “The Green Tunnel” podcast shares surprising perspectives from the first three seasons

Two knife makers take different routes to arrive at custom folder greatness

OK, so a team from the South didn’t make it. Here’s why we’re watching anyway

An unlikely team opens a window into the secret lives of the tiny animals

A time-tested and simple way to improve the flavor and texture of wild duck—plus an easy butchering technique that helps make the most of a waterfowl bounty

Why the eclectic store is David DiBenedetto’s favorite stop on a familiar stretch of Highway 17

How one daring Alabama black Lab’s story didn’t quite play out as expected

Innovative gear that won’t disappear in the back of a closet, plus a couple of nifty picks for the dog

Nearly a century after it crashed to Earth in Northeast Arkansas, the Paragould meteorite finds its way home

What the numbers from this year’s waterfowl survey mean for ducks and duck hunters

The late Anne Spencer crafted a Virginia home and garden that nurtured other artists—and still does

The beloved host of NatureScene and NatureNotes passed away earlier this week

Meet one of the newest members of the Georgia-Florida Shooting Dog Handlers Club

The bond between Dorman and Cody’s Wish, who pulled off a dramatic win at Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup, had touched thousands of hearts

Snuggling siblings, frisky friends, and odd couples

A gallery of puppies to brighten your day

Good dogs that are good for a laugh