The Wild South

The Wild South
Duck Season Preview
What the numbers from this year’s waterfowl survey mean for ducks and duck hunters

The Wild South
Old Bay Compound Butter Boosts This Fall Fish Lunch
A simple method for a quick and tasty fish and grits lunch (or breakfast, or dinner)

The Wild South
Making Camping More Comfortable
The days of so-so sleeping pads and cumbersome gas lanterns are long gone. Here’s the latest gear to keep you cozy in the woods

The Wild South
Easy—and Tasty—Recipes for Dove Season
A super simple barbecue-sauced dove lunch, and a gorgeous dove appetizer board

The Wild South
A Slick Method of Anchoring at the Beach
Here’s how to be a boating hero the next time you’re pulling up to the sand

THE WILD SOUTH
A Guide to Hiring a Fishing Guide
Looking to enlist a pro? Here’s how to maximize your chances for a successful and enjoyable day on the water

The Wild South
Boater’s Refresher: Know Your “Marks”
How not to be the unfortunate soul stranded on an oyster bed this summer

The Wild South
Must-Have Apps for Outdoor Adventures
Whether you hunt, fish, hike, or camp, these three apps are game changers

The Wild South
Gifts for Every Outdoors-Loving Dad
Hot new gear and smart accessories for the boat, beach, and woods

The Wild South
Catching Up with Tom Kelly, the Poet Laureate of the Turkey Woods
The now ninety-five-year-old author reflects on the seminal Tenth Legion, which celebrates its fiftieth anniversary this year

The Wild South
A Game-Cooking Bonanza—and the Ultimate Panfish Recipe
At the Backcountry Hunters & Anglers wild game cookoff, Team Oklahoma goes next level with buttery panfish on the half shell and crispy fried panfish tails

The Wild South
Keeping Bugs at Bay in the Turkey Woods
For turkey hunters or anyone else tromping through the wilds, three effective ways to defend against spring’s insect hordes

The Wild South
Conundrum: What Rhymes with Crappie?
Whether you pronounce it like “happy” or “poppy,” these feisty fish are as tasty as they come, and now’s the time to catch them. Just watch your mouth in certain quarters

The Wild South
Five Can’t-Miss Stops at SEWE
With the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition set to kick off this month, our Wild South columnist (and SEWE regular) breaks down what’s at the top of his itinerary at the outdoors blowout

The Wild South
In Praise of the Spoonie
Why the humble northern shoveler doesn’t deserve its bad rap

THE WILD SOUTH
Bring On the Venison Soup
A family favorite around the holidays—or anytime you need a bowl of comfort

The Wild South
Sporting Gifts to Give and Covet
Classics, upgrades, and some new winners for the outdoors-lovers in your life

The Wild South
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

The Wild South
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

The Wild South
Duck Season Preview
Breaking down what the latest survey numbers reveal for Southern waterfowl hunters