Sporting

On a South Florida fishing excursion, one hungry, hungry grouper bit off more than he could chew

Few things top a great day in the field with good friends, fine bird dogs, and plenty of quail. A photographer captures the beauty and joy of a Southern tradition

Come summer, the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo brings thousands of entrants, decades of tradition, and varying degrees of piscatory prowess to Dauphin Island. Amid the million-dollar yachts and ten-dollar lawn chairs at the world’s largest fishing tournament, a writer and amateur angler wades into the frenzy of a Southern institution

Old-world gunsmithing meets modern-day technology in the Italian company’s new SL3 over-under

Step into the field for a photographic ode to good times, great dogs, and the joy of a Southern quail hunt

Determination, integrity, and an enduring love of the land keep this Texan at the top of her field

How the fourteen-year-old equestrian overcame a life-threatening accident and got back in the saddle

Lookin’ for love at an Austin institution

Whether you want to stalk a stream or fold a pheasant, these five far-flung lodges are already among the country’s best outdoor escapes. Now Nicholas Air makes getting to them easier than ever

If you like eating barbecue and spending time outdoors, you need to read this

Gulf Coast conservation hero Jack Rudloe prepares to pass the stewardship of a beloved Florida research institution to his son

What one man did when nature came a little too close for comfort

Scott Miller’s suggestions for getting the best out of your hunting companion

With an uncanny knack for working with bird dogs, Scott Miller became a legend on the field trial circuit. These days, he leads a quieter life in the Lowcountry, but he’s still training dogs, and, just as important, their owners

You can check out any time you like—but you might leave with a forever friend

A Southern tradition and a fun hands-on summer project

In rural Alabama, a haven for purple martins generations in the making

A country mutt helps a father get through his own separation anxiety

Two photographers travel the country to photograph ballerinas alongside man’s best friend

Photographer Nerissa Sparkman captured these spectacular styles at the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks over the weekend, proving again that sometimes the best action is off the track