Sporting

An inventive herpetologist wields DNA in wild and wonderful ways

This Carolina botanist won’t rest till the South’s iconic insectivorous plants are protected

Plummeting turkey numbers? A Georgia biologist and hunter is stepping in

Long before Atlanta’s South River became a political flash point, Jacqueline Echols began fighting to conserve the waterway

Saving wild turkeys, protecting Venus flytraps, cleaning up rivers, cultivating the crops of tomorrow, and more—the heroic efforts of these ten undersung scientists, advocates, and innovators are helping defend the South’s imperiled ecosystems

Savoring a dove shoot, dogs, good food, and good friends

If you needed proof that corals are animals, watch these videos

A super simple barbecue-sauced dove lunch, and a gorgeous dove appetizer board

The new calls will turn heads and ducks alike—while supporting conservation efforts

Digging deep into the research—and my soul—to appreciate this scuttling evolutionary superstar

Celebrating South Carolina’s state dog

Descendants of indigenous tribes connect at a historic site

Here’s how to be a boating hero the next time you’re pulling up to the sand

Lessons from a chance encounter with a beached baby terrapin

A restored Oklahoma tallgrass prairie offers a blueprint for heritage herds

A fertile turtle returns to the same stretch of Georgia coast to nest on friendly shores

There’s no other place on earth quite like Alaska, the great land, where fishing expeditions for its renowned trout and king salmon still come with bush planes, epic views, brown bear sightings, and these days, plenty of luxury, too

Looking to enlist a pro? Here’s how to maximize your chances for a successful and enjoyable day on the water

Saying goodbye to a companion who was there for it all

The dos and don’ts of swiping seashells, hermit crabs, shark teeth, whale bones, and more