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The Wild South

Articles by T. Edward Nickens

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Easy—and Tasty—Recipes for Dove Season

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

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A Slick Method of Anchoring at the Beach

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

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A Guide to Hiring a Fishing Guide

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

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Boater’s Refresher: Know Your “Marks”

How not to be the unfortunate soul stranded on an oyster bed this summer

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Must-Have Apps for Outdoor Adventures

Whether you hunt, fish, hike, or camp, these three apps are game changers

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Catching Up with Tom Kelly, the Poet Laureate of the Turkey Woods

The now ninety-five-year-old author reflects on the seminal Tenth Legion, which celebrates its fiftieth anniversary this year

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In Praise of the Spoonie

Why the humble northern shoveler doesn’t deserve its bad rap

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Bring On the Venison Soup

A family favorite around the holidays—or anytime you need a bowl of comfort

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Southern Conundrum: Is It Okay to Hunt Singles After You Flush a Covey of Quail?

A few thoughts on tradition versus science versus ethics in the quail woods

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What Southern Hunters Need to Know about Chronic Wasting Disease

North Carolina is the latest state to implement new protocols to help control the disease’s spread

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Duck Season Preview

Breaking down what the latest survey numbers reveal for Southern waterfowl hunters

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The Holy Grails of Southern Shells

Scouring a beach for seashells? Keep an eye out for these three prized—and gorgeous—finds

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Fried Fish on the Go

For pondside bream and more, pack up a no-fuss portable fish fry kit

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Sporting Gifts for Dad

A gleaming grill for the boat, the ultimate camp coffee maker, standout waders, and more ideas for dads who love the outdoors

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A Bird’s-Eye Look at an Avian Oasis

A stunning new IMAX film highlights one of the most important regions on the continent for ducks, cranes, and many more winged visitors to the South

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Three Hatches to Match on Southern Trout Streams

As the weather warms, make sure you have these proven offerings in your fly box

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Why Wild Turkeys Need Help

States are changing regulations this season in the face of a concerning decline in turkey populations

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Soaking Up the Shad Run

Spring in the South means the shad are in the river—and the stripers won’t be far behind

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Late-Season Duck Report

A waterfowler’s dispatch on what this year has brought—and hasn’t brought—for Southern duck hunters

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Duck Season in a Glass

A post-hunt bourbon libation with a touch of the swamp