The Wild South
Articles by T. Edward Nickens
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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
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Hank Shaw’s Ultimate Guide to Seafood
The latest cookbook from the wild foods maestro covers just about everything that swims. Plus: Get his recipe for pickled shrimp
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Knives Every Southerner Needs
Handy blades for the woods, water, kitchen, and pocket
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A Plea for Florida
Dying manatees, red tide, washed-up fish—the Sunshine State is at a tipping point
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Southern Conundrum: Is It Okay to Toss Leftover Food Overboard?
What should you do with orange peels, sandwich scraps, and the like when you’re out on the boat? Our Wild South columnist weighs in
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Southern Fly-Fishing Gear
Upgrade your arsenal with these innovative offerings from Southern-based brands making waves in the fly-fishing world
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The Art of the Hand-Carved Turkey Decoy?
Though still rare as hen’s teeth, hand-carved wooden turkey decoys might just be ready for their moment
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The Case for Grilling Your Oysters
Nothing against the traditional roast, but while the oyster-getting is good, fire up the grill
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The Case for Grilling Your Oysters
Nothing against the traditional roast, but while the oyster-getting is good, fire up the grill
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Wild Game Cookbooks for Every Hunter
From a Texas chef’s inspiring guide to a 1903 French tome, these five cookbooks will help make the most of the contents of your game freezer
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The South’s Disappointing Duck Season
For many Southern duck hunters, this season has been full of empty skies
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Sporting-Minded Gifts for Everyone on Your List
These innovative items—for him and for her—bring convenience and a bit of style to outdoor adventures
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A Duck Camp Bloody Mary
Sim Whatley, the founder of Duck Camp, shares a post-hunt Louisiana duck club tradition
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Favorite Bird Knives
Whether for dove, ducks, geese, or quail, these five knives are proven winners for bird hunters
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A One-of-a-Kind Quail Gun
A fundraising auction for the North Florida-based conservation group Tall Timbers offers up a wealth of Southern experiences—and one gorgeous quail gun
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Three Rules for the Dove Field
A few surefire tips to make the most of the opener—or any day in a dove field this season
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Fly-Casting Lessons at Home
Practice makes perfect, but sometimes we could all use a few pointers. A virtual lesson from the casting experts at Orvis can do wonders
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Why a Sous Vide Machine Is a Hunter’s Best Friend
Clear out the freezer and enjoy a tender, perfectly cooked venison steak every time
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The Perfect Fishing Kayak?
A new line of high-tech motorized craft from Old Town takes the fuss out of kayak fishing
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Gifts for Sporting Dads
Whether in the dove field, on the boat, or at camp, these gifts make life outdoors a little sweeter