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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