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Articles by T. Edward Nickens

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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

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The Sporting Gift Guide

A portable camp kitchen, innovative knife, the perfect gun sleeve, standout bibs, and more

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Thanksgiving Appetizer: Barbecue Doves

A simple, highly adaptable recipe for adding some wild game flavor to your holiday table

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The One and Only Super Simple Back-Saving Truck Stick

Tired of getting on your hands and knees in the pickup bed to unload your gear? Here’s a two-minute, ten-dollar lifetime solution

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Upgrade Your Ears

If you haven’t yet made the leap to a set of electronic earplugs for hunting, now is the time

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Three Ways to Reboot Your Wing-Shooting Mojo

Try these tips in the field when you’re having a tough day and just can’t seem to hit a bird

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Watch Now: What’s in My Dove Bucket?

Our Wild South columnist shows you the items he always brings along to the dove field