The Wild South

For turkey hunters or anyone else tromping through the wilds, three effective ways to defend against spring’s insect hordes

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

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

Why the humble northern shoveler doesn’t deserve its bad rap

A family favorite around the holidays—or anytime you need a bowl of comfort

A few thoughts on tradition versus science versus ethics in the quail woods

North Carolina is the latest state to implement new protocols to help control the disease’s spread

Breaking down what the latest survey numbers reveal for Southern waterfowl hunters

Scouring a beach for seashells? Keep an eye out for these three prized—and gorgeous—finds

For pondside bream and more, pack up a no-fuss portable fish fry kit

A gleaming grill for the boat, the ultimate camp coffee maker, standout waders, and more ideas for dads who love the outdoors

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

As the weather warms, make sure you have these proven offerings in your fly box

A surefire planting formula for bringing in the birds come dove season

States are changing regulations this season in the face of a concerning decline in turkey populations

Spring in the South means the shad are in the river—and the stripers won’t be far behind

A waterfowler’s dispatch on what this year has brought—and hasn’t brought—for Southern duck hunters

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

A portable camp kitchen, innovative knife, the perfect gun sleeve, standout bibs, and more

A simple, highly adaptable recipe for adding some wild game flavor to your holiday table