Sporting

Champions of Conservation
The Butterfly Savior
Endangered pollinators find new hope thanks to Florida entomologist Jaret Daniels
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Champions of Conservation
Seed of Change
Hallie Shoffner heralds the effects of climate extremes from her family’s research spread
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Champions of Conservation
River Doctor
Jason Throneberry is helping to heal a vital waterway that could save the endangered Alabama sturgeon and countless other fish
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Champions of Conservation
The Farmers’ Advocate
Savi Horne helps keep agriculture sustainable for Black farmers
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Champions of conservation
Apostle of Ecotourism
Chris Crolley introduces people to the beauty of the Lowcountry—and saves critical species in the process
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G&G Party Pics
Cast & Blast
G&G launches its fifth annual Cast & Blast event at Grosse Savanne Lodge in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Sporting
Where to Surf in the South
Three experts share their favorite spots to ride the waves

Field Guide
Baby Copperhead Season Is Here
Here’s what to know—including some surprising facts—about the miniature predators slithering around the landscape

Sporting
Puppy Prescription: Introducing a Bird Dog to Noises and Water
Baby steps and keeping it fun are keys to trainer Stephen Faust’s approach

Sporting
Retriever Training at the Clays Course
Trainer Jeremy Criscoe’s regimen for tuning up a retriever’s self-control

Sporting
The Importance of “Whoa” for Bird Dogs
Why nailing this command is critical for a pointer

Sporting
The Secrets of the Savannah Bananas
Ever wonder how the most eccentric sports team in the South pitches on stilts, choreographs dances, and dreams up their next viral sketch? Owner Jesse Cole peels back the curtain

Field Guide
An Ode to Bald Cypress, Unsung Hero of Autumn
The sentinels of the swamp also look grand in a yard

Sporting
A Trainer’s Tips for a Young Dog’s First Dove Hunt
Patience and a little change in mindset can make all the difference for a pup learning its way around a dove field

Sporting
A Late-Summer Suggestion: Learn the Art of Sailing
The time is right to conjure the magic of harnessing wind and water

The Wild South
The Holy Grails of Southern Shells
Scouring a beach for seashells? Keep an eye out for these three prized—and gorgeous—finds

Sporting
How Ben Crenshaw Thinks about Golf Course Design
On fairways across the South, the duo Coore and Crenshaw follow the book (of nature)

Sporting Scene
A Master Engraver Brings His Own Style to the Craft
Whether embellishing a pocketknife or a shotgun, Tim George shows his unique flair for the art of engraving

Good Dog
A Rescued Bird Dog With an Archaeologist’s Soul
A pup’s nose for history helps a writer unearth his family’s past

Conservation
The Fascinating Way Dolphins Dine in Charleston
The South Carolina Aquarium’s marine biologists are taking a closer look at the animals’ rare hunting techniques in urban estuaries