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Duck

Duck hunting in Black Pearl, Maryland.

The Wild South

Green-winged teal are up, and some other species also saw increases. But it’s a mixed bag as waterfowlers prepare to head into the blinds.

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A savory hunt camp breakfast tastes like fall in the South

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A beloved, warming recipe passed down through three generations of family

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Sweet mango chutney and duck come together over crispy bread for a bite-size snack

Food & Drink

An approachable appetizer from Arkansas’s Strait Lake Lodge, plus a chef’s tip for prepping wild game meat

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Cook up a juicy duck and brisket burger that holds up to all your favorite toppings

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Louisiana’s Grosse Savanne Lodge dresses up duck with tangy pomegranate sauce and a Cajun flair

Food & Drink

Whether a rubbed-and-roasted centerpiece, a rum-infused appetizer, or real-deal duck soup, these five recipes—from five of the South’s top hunting lodges—showcase wild waterfowl in all its flavorful beauty

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A savory main course to star on your fall table—plus a resource for mail-order duck

What's in season

Bold spices and a flavorful pan sauce amp up chef Meherwan Irani’s decadent duck

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An over-the-top Cajun creation from the founder of Popeyes

The Wild South

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

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Bright flavors punch up a classic game dish for a brag-worthy weeknight dinner

Food & Drink

If you’re new to sous-vide cooking, chef Hugh Acheson’s recipe for duck breast and warm mushroom salad, from his latest cookbook, is a great place to start

Hunt, Then Gather

Virginia chef Wade Truong shares his recipe for a tradition-worthy holiday centerpiece

Anatomy of a Classic

Whether you bring it home from a blind or a butcher shop, when it’s seasoned, smoked, and sliced, it makes a bold party-platter statement