The Wild South

Here’s how to be a boating hero the next time you’re pulling up to the sand

Looking to enlist a pro? Here’s how to maximize your chances for a successful and enjoyable day on the water

How not to be the unfortunate soul stranded on an oyster bed this summer

Whether you hunt, fish, hike, or camp, these three apps are game changers

Hot new gear and smart accessories for the boat, beach, and woods

The now ninety-five-year-old author reflects on the seminal Tenth Legion, which celebrates its fiftieth anniversary this year

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

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

Classics, upgrades, and some new winners for the outdoors-lovers in your life

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