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